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Malkia Strikers star Chepchumba set to miss African Games qualifiers

Malkia Strikers opposite hitter Sharon Chepchumba with her Most Valuable Player award at the end of the Africa Nations Championship at Palais Polyvalet des Sports (Paposy) Arena on August 24, 2023 in Yaounde, Cameroon.


Photo credit: Sila Kiplagat | Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • Chepchumba is recovering from an injury she picked while in action for her club PAOK Thessaloniki of Greece
  • In her absence, Malkia Strikers veteran coach Japheth Munala has Mercy Iminza, Loise Simiyu, Pauline Ito and hard-hitting Pamela Adhiambo, who can play as outside and opposite hitter to choose from
  • However, Munala is hopeful outside hitter Veronica Adhiambo will link up with the team prior to departure to the host nation on January 20


Reliable Kenya women's volleyball team opposite Sharon Chepchumba has been ruled out of the upcoming African Games Zone Five qualifiers due to knee injury.

The qualifiers are set for January 22 to 28 in Cairo, Egypt.