Heartbreak for Kenya in FIVB Challenger Cup as Colombia advance
Confederation of African Volleyball president Bouchra Hajij (centre, standing) and Malkia Strikers players and officials before their international friendly match against Morocco at Rabat International University on July 21, 2023.
On Thursday, France had defeated Vietnam, 3-0 (25-20,25-16,25-17), while Ukraine overwhelmed Croatia 3-1(25-15,25-15, 18-25,25-19).
Hosts France and Ukraine also booked their place in the last four. Colombia will now face Sweden in the semis.
Malkia Strikers on Friday exited the FIVB Challenger Cup at the quarter-finals stage after a heartbreaking 3-1 (25-22, 21-25, 25-23, 25-19) loss to Colombia in Laval, France.
Kenya, who were making their maiden appearance in the event that brings together eight nations, which seek to qualify for the lucrative Volleyball National League(VNL), will now wait for the final rankings.
