Kenya Pipeline have continued their unbeaten run with a dominant win over Rwanda National Police 3-1 at the CAVB Zone V Club Championships.
The Kenya Pipeline Company women’s volleyball club have continued their winning streak at the Confederation of Africa Volleyball (CAVB) Zone V Club Championships happening at the BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda.
The Oilers thrashed home talent Rwanda National Police 3-1 in their just-concluded game and they will be keen to maintain the momentum. The team took the first set 25-16 before the Rwandan charge took over and claimed the second set 25-23.
Follow the Pulse Sports Kenya WhatsApp Channel for more news.
19:03 - 15.11.2023
VOLLEYBALL Kenya Pipeline off to a good start with commanding win over Ugandan side at CAVB Zone V showpiece
Kenya Pipeline thrashed Ugandan side Kampala Capital City Authority 3-0 in their opening match.
Kenya Pipeline then went back for the third set recharged and claimed top honours, winning 25-14 before taking the fourth set narrowly (25-23).
Head coach Paul Gitau expressed his elation towards his team’s dominance on the pitch and observed that the match was not a walk in the park though.
“I’m very happy because so far, I have not lost any game. Our game against Rwanda was not very easy because they played with all their might and it was very challenging," said Gitau.
12:00 - 15.11.2023
VOLLEYBALL Kenya Pipeline chasing history at the CAVB Zone V Club Championships
Kenya Pipeline women's volleyball club will be eyeing victory at the CAVB Zone V Club Championships.
"But I have now mastered their way of play and I am looking forward to meeting them in the final, hopefully.”
Gitau added that if they meet in the final, things will not be very easy for his side since the Rwandans have also realised their style of play.
He also noted that he wants his players to know that any team participating in the event has come to win.
20:48 - 08.09.2023
VOLLEYBALL Wafalme annihilated by Egypt at CAVB Championship
During the previous edition in 2021 in Rwanda, Kenya had beaten Egypt 3-2 in the group stage and they were out to finish what they had begun.
“They did not know our style of play and we didn’t know theirs too. However, I am happy and I want my players to keep in mind that things aren’t always easy,” he said.
Pipeline started their campaign on a good note, winning 3-0 in their opening match against Uganda’s Kampala Capital City Authority.
They won the first set 25-19, the second 25-15 before completing the rout with a 25-21.
10:58 - 05.09.2023
VOLLEYBALL Wafalme aim for redemption against Libya after Cameroon loss
Kenya men's national volleyball team faces Libya after a 3-1 loss to Cameroon in a crucial match to redeem their performance.
In their second match, Kenya Pipeline were also in a class of their own as they annihilated Rwanda Revenue Authority 3-0 (25-20, 25-21 and 25-13).