The bankers won by sets of 25-14, 25-19 and 25-18 respectively to seal their day’s win in a clash that saw incomers make their debuts for the team.
After their opponents Kenya Army failed to show up for the opening match on Saturday, KCB Women’s Volleyball Team on Sunday had an easy cruise past Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) winning in straight sets of 3-0 at the Nyayo Stadium.
The bankers won by sets of 25-14, 25-19 and 25-18 respectively to seal their day’s win in a clash that saw incomers make their debuts for the team.
Coached by tactician, Japeth Munala, KCB enjoyed a mix of experience and juniors with Captain Edith Wisa leading a team comprised of Libero Lincy Jeruto, Miriam Wamaitha, Shirleen Maiywa, Immaculate Nekesa and Malkia striker’s Mercy Moim.
Speaking at nyayo stadium after his team’s opening victory, KCB Head Coach Japheth Munala said: “KDF is a team we know very well, we prepared accordingly for this clash and as you saw, we were dangerous offensively with Juliana Namutira, Mercy Moim causing all sorts of problems to our opponents. I am proud of the entire team for their collective effort and we now await our next opponents in the next leg of the league.”
Buoyed by their Patron and Chairman who were in the stands, the Lionesses made a strong intent in the first set creating a huge gap for their opponents who couldn’t close in. Mercy Moim and Edith Wisa giving away easy points in their services. A department Munala has promised to work on.
“Our first set was crucial in setting the tone of how the game would go but we are still struggling with our services. As we head back to training next week, we need to improve this aspect of our game so that we do not give away points cheaply,” added Munala.
MATCH DAY 1 RESULTS
DCI Vs NAIROBI WATER – (3-0)
SET 1: 25-21
SET 2: 25-18
SET 3: 25-17
KENYA PIPELINE Vs NAIROBI PRISONS – (3-0)
SET 1: 25-13
SET 2: 25-18
SET 3: 25-21
KDF Vs POSTBANK – (3-0)
SET 1: 25-18
SET 2: 25-23
SET 3: 25-16
KENYA PRISONS Vs VIHIGA - (3-0)
SET 1: 25-9
SET 2: 25-13
SET 3: 25-13
MATCH DAY 2 RESULTS
KENYA PRISONS Vs NAIROBI WATER – (3-0)
SET 1: 25-12
SET 2: 25-16
SET 3: 25-18
POSTBANK Vs VIHIGA (3-1)
SET 1: 25-19
SET 2: 23-25
SET 3: 25-16
SET 4: 25-21
KCB Vs KDF– (3-0)
SET 1: 25-14
SET 2: 25-20
SET 3: 25-18
DCI VS KENYA PIPELINE – (1-3)
SET 1: 20-25
SET 2: 25-23
SET 3: 17-25
SET 4: 15-25