Kenya Pipeline volleyball team were flagged off yesterday ahead of their title defence at the third edition of the CAVB Africa Zone V Club Championships in Kampala, Uganda.

The tournament, set to run from today through next week on Tuesday, will take place at Lugogo Indoor Stadium and Old Kampala Sports Arena.

KPC, the reigning champions, will be the only Kenyan team in the regional competition, facing stiff opposition from over 20 teams, including Rwanda’s Armée Patriotique Rwandaise and Rwanda National Police, Tanzania Prisons Services, and Uganda’s Sport-S, KCCA, Vision Volleyball Camp, Ndejje University Elites, and KCB-Nkumba.

Speaking at the flag-off ceremony at Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) headquarters, Managing Director Joe Sang lauded the team’s consistency, resilience, and skill, expressing confidence in their ability to retain the title.

“KPC volleyball team is the only Kenyan team taking part in this year’s CAVB Africa Zone V championship. This is testament to the resilience, skill, and dedication that the team has consistently demonstrated. We are confident they will represent the Company and the nation with distinction in Kampala and bring the title home for the second time. We extend our full support and best wishes as they depart for Uganda,” said Sang.

Head Coach Geoffrey Omondi assured that Pipeline is well-prepared for the challenge, having undergone weeks of rigorous training.
“The players are in high spirits, and we are ready to compete at the highest level. Our goal is clear;to defend our title,” he stated.

Pipeline’s squad comprises two setters, two opposites, four middle blockers, four left attackers, and two liberos. The tournament will feature clubs from 12 African countries, including Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, Burundi, Egypt, South Sudan, Sudan, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Eritrea and Somalia.

The Kenyan champions will be banking on their experience and team chemistry as they seek to maintain their dominance in Zone V volleyball.