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December 29, 2025
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Women teams led the way with impressive show as men struggled

Women teams led the way with impressive show as men struggled

Junior Malkia Strikers’ African gold top highlight of 2025 as Malkia Strikers win a game at World Championships. ..

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Kenyan women's volleyball teams, particularly the Junior Malkia Strikers and Malkia Strikers, showcased impressive performances in 2025, while their male counterparts struggled. The Junior Malkia Strikers clinched a continental title, and the Malkia Strikers demonstrated significant growth at the World Championship.

  • The Junior Malkia Strikers won their first CAVB title, beating Cameroon 3-1 in the final of the Under-20 African Nations Championship.
  • The Malkia Strikers secured a notable 3-0 victory against Vietnam at the 2025 FIVB Women’s World Championship in Thailand, also taking a set from higher-ranked Poland.
  • Individually, Terry Tata was recognized as the tournament MVP and best opposite hitter at the Under-20 Championship, while Veronica Adhiambo shone for the Malkia Strikers.
  • On the club scene, Kenya Pipeline secured bronze at the CAVB Women’s African Clubs Championship, maintaining their podium presence for the third consecutive year.
  • Locally, GSU and Kenya Pipeline reclaimed the men's and women's National League titles, respectively.

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