Volleyball: Malkia Strikers name Sande new Captain ahead of World Championships
Sande and Ekaru takes over from Triza Atuka and Edith Wisa who were overlooked by the technical bench for this championship. The team has intensified training at the Nyayo National stadium gymnasium in Nairobi
Left attacker Meldina Sande will captain Kenya women’s volleyball team, Malkia Strikers ahead of the forthcoming FIVB World Championship set for August 22 to September 7 in Thailand.
Sande who locally played for former Kenya Volleyball Federation National League champions Kenya Prisons, but has been in Rwanda playing professionally for Rwanda Police, will be assisted by National League champions Kenya Pipeline middle blocker Gladys Ekaru.
Ekaru is also the captain of the Pipeline Oilers.
Sande and Ekaru takes over from Triza Atuka and Edith Wisa who were overlooked by the technical bench for this championship. The team has intensified training at the Nyayo National stadium gymnasium in Nairobi.
The Malkia Strikers, are getting ready for the 2025 World Championship in Thailand with a new look. The team, under new coach Geoffrey Omondi, is bringing in many young, talented players who did well in the local league. They’re preparing to face tough teams from around the world and are aiming to make a big impact, building on their success in African volleyball.
The provisional squad, a diverse mix of talent from various Kenyan clubs, covers all crucial positions:
Setters: Emmaculate Nekesa (KPC), Fridah Boke (KCB), Marcleen Okoko (Prisons), Vivian Vuguza (DCI), Vallarie Chepkoech (KDF)
Middle Blockers: Gladys Ekaru (KPC), Belinda Barasa (KCB), Lorine Kaei (Prisons), Lydia Emokol (KPC), Elizabeth Sokoiyo (KPC), Pauline Chemutai (KCB)
Liberos: Celestine Nyongesa (KPC), Delphine Misoki (Prisons), Sharleen Maywa (KCB), Sharon Sandui (Prisons), Peninah Wafula (DCI)
Opposite Players: Loice Simiyu (KPC), Pamela Adhiambo, Marlyn Tata (KCB), Deborah Jesang (KCB), Mercy Iminza (DCI)
Outside Hitters: Mariam Musa (KPC), Daisy Leting (KPC), Veronicah Adhiambo, Juliana Namutira (KCB), Pauline Itoo (Prisons), Sarah Namisi (DCI), Meldina Sande (Police RWA), Valentine Chemutai (P.Bank)
Leading this new era, Head Coach Geoffrey Omondi will be supported by assistant coaches David Muthui and Esther Jepkosgei, with John Oronje as team manager and Sarah Karongo as the team’s physiotherapist.
Former head coach Paul Bitok will serve as the head of delegation.
