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Can Kwanthanze prodigy Tata steady Malkia Strikers ship?
KCB players Terry Tata (left), Edith Wisa (centre) and Emmaculate Nekesa celebrate a point during their Kenya Volleyball Federation women's National League play-offs match against Kenya Pipeline at Kasarani Indoor Arena on October 4, 2023.
Photo credit: Chris Omollo | Nation Media Group
What you need to know:
- Terry, a form three student, was impressive for KCB Women's Volleyball Team during last year's KVF National League play-offs as the bankers defeated former champions Kenya Pipeline 3-1 to reclaim the title they had last won in 2007
- KVF Deputy President Paul Bitok said the fast-rising Terry will provide more options in attack with the Greek based duo of Veronica Adhiambo (GS Panionios) and Chepchumba (PAOK Thessaloniki) doubtful
- In the absence of Chepchumba, Malkia Strikers coach Japheth Munala relied on Loise Simiyu and lanky Mercy Iminza in the opposite position during the zonal qualifiers
Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) is considering drafting promising Kwanthanze High School opposite Terry Tata in the national women's team, Malkia Strikers for the African Games should reliable Sharon Chepchumba, who is nursing a knee injury fail to recover in time for the event.
The tournament is scheduled for March 8-23 in Ghana.
