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Kenya's Malkia Strikers' captain Meldinah Sande in action against against Mali during the CAVB Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship at Kasarani. [Jonah Onyango,Standard
Reigning continental champions Malkia Strikers are through to the quarter-finals of the 2026 Confederation of African Volleyball (CAVB) Women’s African Nations Volleyball Championship that is currently on at the Kasarani Indoor Arena.
The 10-time continental champions stepped up their title defence with an emphatic straight-sets win over Nigeria in the round of 16 duel played on Saturday night. Rallied on by passionate home crowds, Malkia Strikers swept the Nigerians aside 3-0 (25-21, 25-17, 25-15) to book their last eight slot.
The victory kept Kenya’s defence and quest for an 11th African crown flawless, hence fueling their ultimate ambition of sealing a ticket to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games and next year’s FIVB World Championship.
