Champions KCB Women’s volleyball team will be facing off with Vihiga County and Directorate of Crimoinal Investigations (DCI) when Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) league serves off this Thursday at Koitaleel Samoe University in Mosoriot, Nandi County.
The Japheth Munala said will start their title defence against Vihiga on Thursday before facing off with DCI on Friday at the same venue.
Munala guided the team to the KVF national league title during the playoffs earlier this month.
Munala said: “We are heading to Nandi County to make a statement right from the onset. As the defending champions, teams will be out to bring out their A games to the table, so we must prove why we are the champions.”
The tactician is hopeful his charges will start the season on a high note.
”The team is in good shape as the girls are raring to go. Over the past few weeks, we have trained very well, and it is my hope that we will begin on the right footing,” he added.
Captain Edith Wisa will lead the 18-player team that departs for Nandi County Wednesday morning.
Some of the top names that will feature include Juliana Namutira, Esther Mutinda, Mercy Moim, Shirleen Maiywa, and Mariam Musa.
Munala will be assisted by David Kinga while Moses Kimani will manage the team. Eunice Mayo will take the role of trainer and the strength and conditioning coach will be Esau Otieno.
The bankers will also participate in the Heroes Community tournament organised by the Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) at the same venue on November 4-5.
KCB will then resume action for the 2nd leg of the Kenya Volleyball Federation League at the Ulinzi Sports Complex on November 16-19.