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Volleyball: KDF silence Army to dine with the big boys
Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) players celebrate a point during their National Heroes Community Volleyball Tournament match against General Service Unit (GSU) at Koitalel Samoei University in Mosoriot, Nandi County on December 10, 2022.
Photo credit: Jared Nyataya | Nation Media Group
What you need to know:
- The win saw KDF dislodge former champions Kenya Prisons who were not in action, from top spot to keep their play-offs hopes alive
- KDF coach Elisha Aliwa called for a timeout and the pep talk seemed to have worked as Agrrey Kibungei, Kelvin Omuse and Benard Wechuli powerful spikes ensued they took the set 25-23
- Army coach William Wahome then rested setter Mumbo for youngster Emmanuel Kipchumba but the tactic failed to work as the unstoppable KDF led 23-16 before bagging the set 25-19
Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) moved top of the table after they defeated stubborn Kenya Army 3-1 (25-23,25-18,22-25,25-22) during fifth leg of Kenya Volleyball Federation men’s National League at Nyayo National stadium, Nairobi on Friday.
The win saw KDF dislodge former champions Kenya Prisons who were not in action, from top spot to keep their play-offs hopes alive.
