Malkia Strikers demolish Cameroon to scent 11th African crown
Kenya's Malkia Strikers defeated Cameroon in straight sets to reach the final of the Women’s African Nations Volleyball Championship. They are set to face Egypt in the final as they aim for their 11th continental title.
Why it matters
This victory highlights the growth of women's sports in Africa and the competitive rivalry between top continental volleyball teams.
Kenya’s Malkia Strikers inched closer to a record-extending 11th Women’s African Nations Volleyball Championship title after sweeping rivals Cameroon in straight sets at a packed Kasarani Indoor Arena on Thursday evening.
The flawless performance by Geoffrey Omondi’s squad saw them snuff out Cameroon’s early comeback attempts to cruise to a dominant 25-19, 25-20, 25-20 victory.
The triumph mirrored their 2023 semi-final clash in Yaoundé, where Kenya overcame the Indomitable Lionesses 3-1 sets en route to securing their historic tenth continental crown.
The win saw Malkia Strikers set up a high-stakes final clash against familiar foes Egypt, who dispatched Rwanda 3-0 in the earlier semi-final to book their second consecutive showdown against Kenya.
In the Friday final set for 6PM, Kenya will rely on vocal home support at Kasarani as they aim to repeat their 2023 3-0 sets victory over the North Africans and defend their throne.
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