Malkia Strikers celebrate after beating Cameroon 3-2 in Yaounde to book a slot at the 2020 Olympics. [Courtesy]National women volleyball team, Malkia Strikers, put a smile on the faces of Kenyans despite a tough year by sealing a return to the Olympics Games to end a 16-year wait. Malkia Strikers reclaimed their reputation as Africa’s top dog in volleyball after bagging the sole Games ticket reserved for the African countries. Malkia Strikers and coach Paul Bitok celebrate after beating Cameroon 3-2 during the Africa qualifiers in Yaoundé, Cameroon on January 7, 2020. [PHOTO BY GIDEON MAUNDU/STANDARD]Men’s national teamWhile the women's team, Malkia Strikers picked up the pieces, their men counterparts have remained dormant with the only consolation being that many players turned professional compared to the women.

Source: Standard Digital January 01, 2021 06:00 UTC