In their last meeting, the then Luizomar de Moura-led Malkia dispensed off the North Africans by straight sets in the semi final of the Nations Championship.
National women’s volleyball side, Malkia Strikers, had a less-than-ideal start to their CAVB Zone 5 African Games Qualifiers as they lost 3-1 (25-19, 24-26, 25-19, 25-23) to hosts Egypt on Friday evening.
Despite being a somewhat dead rubber match as both sides have already booked their tickets from the zone to the March Africa Games, the hosts came out guns blazing to dominate for the win.
In their last meeting, the then Luizomar de Moura-led Malkia dispensed off the North Africans by straight sets in the semi final of the Nations Championship.
The coach Japeth Munala-led side will have a chance to redeem themselves against the same side in a repeat match scheduled for Saturday from 4pm local time (3pm EAT).
A win for Malkia will set the stage for a decider clash scheduled for Sunday.
Meanwhile, the men's team, Wafalme Stars, begin their hunt for a ticket to the continental games with a clash against Burundi on Saturday from 6pm local time.
The Gideon Tarus-led team is eying a win as they look to make a return to the continental extravaganza after a 13-year absence, having missed the 2015 and 2019 editions.
Wafalme Stars last featured in the games in 2011, winning bronze.