January 21, 2025

Malkia Strikers in Pool B as Adhiambo lands in Accra

Malkia Strikers in Pool B as Adhiambo lands in Accra
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Joining Kenya in Pool B are Seychelles, Algeria, Nigeria, and Congo, while Pool A comprises hosts Ghana, Egypt, Gambia, and Tunisia.

The Malkia Strikers, Kenya's women's volleyball team, find themselves placed in Pool B as the Africa Games Indoor Championships commence in Accra, Ghana on Tuesday.

Following the drawing of lots on Monday evening, Kenya is set to kick off their Pool B campaign against Seychelles on Tuesday afternoon, aiming to recapture their African crown.

Joining Kenya in Pool B are Seychelles, Algeria, Nigeria, and Congo, while Pool A comprises hosts Ghana, Egypt, Gambia, and Tunisia.

The Kenyan squad received a morale boost on Monday with the arrival of Veronicah Adhiambo, who arrived from Greece. Adhiambo, is anticipated to strengthen the team's offense in their pursuit of defending their African title.

Simultaneously, the men's volleyball team, Wafalme, finds themselves placed in Pool A alongside hosts Ghana.

The African Games will feature twenty-nine sports, including athletics, badminton, cycling, swimming, table tennis, tennis, triathlon, and wrestling, which will serve as Olympic qualifiers for Paris 2024.

 

 

LADIES Pool A:

Ghana

Egypt

Gambia

Tunisia

Pool B:

Kenya (Defending Champions)

Algeria

Nigeria

Seychelles

Congo RDC

Quarterfinals:

Match 1: 1st A vs. 4th B

Match 2: 2nd B vs. 3rd A

Match 3: 1st B vs. 4th A

Match 4: 2nd A vs. 3rd B

Semifinals:

Semifinal 1: Winner Match 1 vs. Winner Match 2

Semifinal 2: Winner Match 3 vs. Winner Match 4

Final:

Winner Semifinal 1 vs. Winner Semifinal 2

MEN’S DRAW

Pool A:

Ghana

Kenya

Gambia

Chad

Pool B:

Cameroon

Egypt

Nigeria

Burkina Faso