Wafalme Stars conquer Zone Five to qualify for African championship
The men’s national team Wafalme Stars proved their might as they swept aside regional rivals to book their ticket to the 2026 Confederation of African Volleyball African Nations Championship...
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The Kenyan men's national volleyball team, Wafalme Stars, has qualified for the 2026 Confederation of African Volleyball (CAVB) African Nations Championship by winning the CAVB Zone Five qualifiers in Kampala, Uganda.
- The team secured their victory by winning all their matches without dropping a single set.
- Key players recognized include Most Valuable Player Nicholas Matui, captain Brian Melly (best setter), and Levis Ogutu (best middle blocker).
- Wafalme Stars will now represent the region in the championship held in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, from September 7 to 21.
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Kenya’s men’s volleyball team qualify for 2026 African men’s nations championship - June 2026
Kenya's men's national volleyball team, the Malkia Strikers, has successfully qualified for the 2026 African Men's Nations Championship, marking a significant milestone for Kenyan volleyball. The same team, known as Wafalme Stars, also won the CAVB Zone Five qualifiers in Kampala, Uganda to secure their spot in the continental championship. Meanwhile, the Kenya Tchoukball Federation is intensifying its preparations for the African Tchoukball Championships following successful Nyanza region clinics and tournaments that identified national team talent.
