But against the odds, Kenya finished the five-nation tournament unbeaten to qualify for the Olympics for the first time in 16 years. Munala also travelled with the team to Cameroon and only returned last Wednesday after the team, christened ‘Malkia Strikers’ beat Cameroon a day before. Despite all their struggles, Malkia Strikers beat the odds, only dropping three sets to emerge winners with 11 points. Gladys Ekaru, 20, who was the youngest player in the team, said qualifying for the Olympics would take her career to the next level. This is a dream come true for me," said Ekaru who was a primary student in 2004 when the team last played at the Olympics.

Source: Daily Nation January 13, 2020 02:48 UTC