KCB Volleyball Club will travel to Abuja, Nigeria, next Tuesday for the 46th African Women’s Volleyball Club Championship, which runs from April 1 to April 14, 2025, at the Moshood Abiola Stadium. The team, led by Head Coach Japheth Munala, will compete against some of the best clubs in Africa, including Zamalek, Al Ahly, and Nigeria Customs Service.
During the flag-off ceremony at the KCB Sports Club in Ruaraka, team patron Judi Sidi Odhiambo encouraged the players to remain focused and confident as they prepare for the tough competition. She acknowledged the strength of their opponents but reminded the team of their ability to compete at the highest level.
“As we step into this competition, I know the challenge ahead is tough. With powerhouses like Al Ahly, Zamalek, and other top teams in the mix, the battle will be fierce. I urge the team to remain confident, composed, and play the exceptional volleyball we all know them for. This year, we are here to make a statement once again, to reaffirm our place among the greats of this sport,” she said.
The traveling squad includes Edith Wisa, Mercy Moim, Lincy Jeruto, Josphine Nafula, Belinda Barasa, Pauline Chemutai, Sharon Serem, Juliana Namutira, Shirleen Maywa, Faith Cherotich, Marlene Terry, Deborah Jesang, Sheilah Wabwire, and Fridah Boke.
KCB Volleyball Club hopes to improve on last year’s performance, where they reached the semifinals but lost 3-1 to Zamalek. In the third-place playoff, they faced Kenya Pipeline but missed out on a podium finish. The team last won the championship in 2022 and is determined to reclaim the title.
Odhiambo praised the club’s role in developing top volleyball players in Kenya. “We have nurtured exceptional players who have showcased Kenya’s incredible depth of talent on the global stage. Stars like Mercy Moim, Edith Wisa, Juliana Namutira, and Belinda Barasa have made us proud, reinforcing our role in providing them with a platform to excel,” she added.
The tournament will feature 24 teams, including Zamalek, Al Ahly, Nigeria Customs Service, AS Douanes Volleyball Club, Sococim Volleyball Club, Force Armees et Police, Litto Team Volleyball, Maya Kane Evolution, Spiking Stars Volleyball Club, and Queen’s Volleyball Club. Kenya will also be represented by Kenya Pipeline and Kenya Prisons.
KCB Volleyball Club is ready for the challenge and determined to bring the trophy back home. With a strong squad and the experience of past competitions, the team is prepared to face Africa’s best and prove they belong at the top
