BANKERS PSYCHED UP

KCB eye local league title in upcoming KVF playoffs

Japheth Munala says he is eager to see his side bag the trophy that has eluded them for the past 15 years ahead of the Kenya Volleyball Federations Playoffs.

In Summary
  • The 2022 African Club Champions finished the league phase of the season second behind Kenya Pipeline after garnering 24 points to cement their position ahead of the much-awaited showpiece that has drawn top guns together.
  • Commenting on the playoffs during a training session at the Kasarani Indoor Arena, KCB Head Coach Japheth Munala said: "I am ready for the playoffs as we have had enough time to prepare for it."
Josphine Nafula in action in a recent Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) league
Josphine Nafula in action in a recent Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) league
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KCB women's head coach, Japheth Munala says he is eager to see his side bag the trophy that has eluded them for the past 15 years ahead of the Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) Playoffs.

The event is set to run from October 2-4 at the Moi International Sports Centre (MISC).

Commenting on the playoffs during a training session at the Kasarani Indoor Arena, KCB head coach Japheth Munala said: "I am ready for the playoffs as we have had enough time to prepare for it."

"We started training here on Monday and I can't wait to see the girls go out there on the big stage to clinch this trophy that has eluded us for the past 15 years, he added.

The 2022 African Club champions finished the league phase of the season second behind Kenya Pipeline after garnering 24 points to cement their position ahead of the much-awaited showpiece that has drawn top guns together.

KCB lost 3-1 to Kenya Pipeline in last season’s playoffs to miss out on the title and are upbeat that this year, they will triumph to position themselves as the local and continental volleyball giants.

The gaffer, who guided KCB to continental glory in 2022, is expected to name his squad on Thursday. 

Munala stated that he will give an opportunity to young players to express themselves on the big stage.

 The team is expected to report to their camp at the Kasarani Sports View Hotel on Friday morning.

Kwanthanze High School star Marlene Terry, who recently joined the Munala-led charges, is likely to make her debut for her new team in next week’s fixtures as she is currently training with the team.

 The bankers' action will serve off on Monday as they tackle Kenya Prisons before locking horns with  DCI on Tuesday. They wrap up the season with a pulsating encounter against their nemesis Kenya Pipeline on Wednesday afternoon.