The finals will be a great opportunity for Pipeline’s search for crown number 7 and a return to the continental top ranks after 18 years since winning their last crown in 2005 when they beat Al Ahly.
The bankers were the first Kenyan club to win the trophy since Kenya Prisons in 2013. It was their second title after a 3-2 win over the same opponents in the 2006 final in Mauritius.
Pooled in group B alongside National Alcohol (NAL) of Ethiopia, Nyong Et Kelle Volleyball Dames of Cameroon and Asac Salitique of Senegal, the Japheth Munala-led side beat all to top the pool.
Wisa has since urged her teammates not to rest on their laurels and continue with the good effort and exuberance.
After losing the first set 23-25, KPA fought back with a dominant performance to win the next three sets 25-16, 25-21, and 25-19.
KCB is banking on the mix of experience and youthful energy with national team captain Mercy Moim expected to fire the team’s attack.
men's silver medalist Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) are the only representative in the men's continental tourney after champions General Service Unit (GSU) and bronze medalist Trailblazers pulled out.
The organisers have been forced to postpone the two-day semis and finals due to unavailability of Kasarani Indoor gymnasium.
Further to their ruling, the SDT ruled that all branches are to hold their elections within that timeline.
The Application was served on the Respondents on Tuesday 25 April and the matter mentioned for further directions on Tuesday 25 April.
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