Three-time Nyanza region secondary schools’ volleyball champions Nyakongo Girls’ target the podium during the national Term Two games from July 26 to August 3 in Kakamega.
The games will be held at various venues across the town, with volleyball scheduled for Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST).
Last week, Nyakongo overcame St Cecilia Aluor Girls 3-2 in a Siaya County affair to retain the Nyanza title for the third time.
On Tuesday, Nyakongo coach Joseph Ambutsi said they also hope for a maiden appearance at the Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association (FEASSA) games.
Nyakongo are in pool ‘B’ alongside defending champions Kwanthanze, Western region champions Bishop Sulumeti Girls’, and representatives from North Eastern.
East Africa champions Kesogon Girls’ headline pool ‘A’, which has Nairobi’s Soweto Academy, Kinale (from Central), and Moi Forces Academy (Eastern).
Ambutsi said: “We are in a tough pool which features defending champions Kwanthanze and hosts Bishop Sulumeti. However, Nyakongo is equally a good side and we are targeting two wins to qualify for the semis, which will earn us a slot in the FEASSA games.”
“Once in the semis, we shall target a top-three finish. These girls have played together for the last four years and have the experience,” vowed the tactician.
On Ambutsi’s technical bench are national team and General Service Unit libero Andrew Wafula, and Jesse Baraza.
They are keen to dominate the Nyanza region girls’ volleyball scene for years.
“The current team comprises mostly Form Three and Form Four players. However, we have already recruited Form Two students who will take over the mantle once these players exit,” he noted.
He also commended the school principal, Irene Oneko, and the local community-led area MCA Justus Oguta for supporting the team.
Men’s volleyball
Pool ‘A’ Gogo Secondary School, Cheptil High School, Kagonye, North Eastern
Pool ‘B’ Malava Boys, Mwalubaba, Ruthumithu, and Gankaga
