Cairo: The Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) Volleyball Club commenced the 2026 CAVB Women’s African Volleyball Club Championship with a commanding performance, defeating Ghana’s KSC in a straight-sets victory of 3-0 in their opening Pool A encounter.
According to Kenya News Agency, KPC exhibited their prowess, clinching each set with scores of 25-19, 25-21, and 25-13, emphasizing their superiority from the outset. The match underscored KPC’s cohesive teamwork, strategic maneuvers, and potent spikes, which left the KSC team struggling to keep up with their pace.
In the first set, KPC established dominance early, capitalizing on their robust serves and precise attacks to build a comfortable lead. KSC made efforts to stage a comeback but was unable to match KPC’s sustained focus and composure.
The second set witnessed KSC enhancing their defense and coordination; however, KPC’s unwavering offensive pressure proved insurmountable. The Kenyan team concluded the set with a sequence of powerful serves that kept KSC on the defensive.
By the third set, KPC was in full control, demonstrating superior fitness and tactics. They executed a swift, clean series of plays to secure a 25-13 victory, reinforcing their status as a formidable contender in this year’s tournament.
Yesterday, the official technical meeting was conducted by the President of the African Volleyball Confederation, Bouchra Hajij, at Al Ahly Sporting Club in Cairo, Egypt. The meeting brought together all participating teams for the confirmation of fixtures, rules, and the final preparations for the tournament.
KPC is also scheduled to compete against La Loi (DR Congo), Sococim (Senegal), and Gender Light (Burundi) in their upcoming group B matches.