Former champions KCB will lock horns with Young Spikers in the second leg of the Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) League action today afternoon at the Moi International Sports Centre Indoor Arena.
The Bankers, under the tutelage of head coach Japheth Munala, will be hoping to secure maximum points and move up the ladder in the current standings. As it stands, KCB sit sixth on the table with four points, having won once and lost twice in the first leg.
Speaking ahead of the highly awaited fixture, head coach Japheth Munala noted: “We know the task ahead is daunting, but we are determined as a team to head into the upcoming fixtures with the right mentality. Our objective is to win each game at a time and build towards winning the title at the end of the season.”
The team will then shift their focus to a blockbuster clash against DCI on Sunday, March 1. The two sides have already developed a fierce rivalry this season, having met twice in different competitions. KCB narrowly fell 3-2 to DCI in the semi-finals of the Kipchumba Karori Tournament before bouncing back dramatically, recovering from two sets down to secure a 3-2 victory in the Kenya Cup.
“DCI are a formidable side, and their recent performances speak for themselves. Finishing second in last season’s league shows their consistency and quality, and they have already demonstrated their strength again this season. However, we have prepared thoroughly for this encounter, and we are determined to prove that our last victory over them was well deserved and no coincidence,” added Munala.
The Bankers head into the competition with a fully fit and complete squad, brimming with confidence and depth across all departments. Head coach Japheth Munala will lean on the wealth of experience within his ranks, counting on seasoned campaigners Mercy Moim, Juliana Namutira, Esther Mutinda, and Belinda Barasa to provide leadership, stability, and composure on the big stage.
At the same time, he is expected to inject youthful energy and dynamism into the team’s campaign, with rising stars Fridah Boke and Marlene Terry poised to play a pivotal role as the side pushes strongly for the title.
