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KPA win inaugural Paul Bitok International tournament

Kenya Prisons outside hitter Dennis Esokon goes for attack

Kenya Prisons outside hitter Dennis Esokon goes for attack during their Paul Bitok International Volleyball Tournament final match against Kenya Ports Authority at Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi on June 22, 2023. 

Photo credit: Pool | KVF

What you need to know:

  • On their way to the final, Prisons dismissed Trailblazers 3-0 (25-19,25-19,25-23), while KPA overcame Kenya Defence Forces 3-1(26-24,25-20,16-25,25-22) in the other semi-final
  • Experienced middle blocker Hudson Wanyama then made all the difference with his swift spikes upfront as Prisons led 23-21 before they took the set 25-23 to level the sets 1-1
  • Experienced outside hitter David Thuita's spikes and Kamara aces saw KPA pull away 21-17 before they won the set 25-21 to have a 2-1 set advantage

Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) defeated Kenya Prisons 3-1 (25-21,23-25,25-21,25-18) to win the inaugural Paul Bitok International men's Volleyball Tournament at Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi on Thursday. 

On their way to the final, Prisons dismissed Trailblazers 3-0 (25-19,25-19,25-23), while KPA overcame Kenya Defence Forces 3-1(26-24,25-20,16-25,25-22) in the other semi-final.