The Wafalme Spikers from Kenya unsettle pressured Egypt at the men’s African Nations Volleyball Championship opener.
Introduction
It was clear that this was the most anticipated match of the day and what better time to have it scheduled than after 8 pm.
What an unimaginable historical night in Kigali and even better in homes around Kenya as the underdogs of Wafalme Spikers edge giants from North Africa, Egypt. Both teams came into the game hungry for the win and the result is no other better manifestation for that.
Egypt is an 8-time winner of the men’s African Nations Volleyball Championships second to Tunisia whereas Kenya has not been at a semi-final for all the last 22 editions of the tournament.
A victory for Kenya against Egypt is a clear boost in team morale and hope that they can go a long way in this historical championship.
The last pointer in the decisive set was the deal-breaker when Egypt had the service but run the ball out of play and even before the ball touched the ground, the Wafalme Spikers were already up in the air jubilating a record made in the history of Kenyan Volleyball.
The proceeding ended 3-2 of course, in favor of Kenya. (18-25, 25-22, 25-20, 18-25, 15,12). Kenya now shares 3 points with Morocco who top the table after a 3-0 win over Tanzania who sits at the bottom of Group D.
Kenya continues its rally today against Morocco for the last game of the day and will conclude their group stage games on September 10th facing neighbors to the South, Tanzania in the 2nd match of that day.
How far can the Wafalme Spikers go in this historical tournament?
Full results and table standings here
