Safaricom Stadium to host continental women’s volleyball event
The national women's volleyball team train at the Safaricom Stadium indoor arena on July 17, 2014. FILE PHOTO | MARTIN MUKANGU |
What you need to know:
- The continental event will be staged at the Safaricom Stadium indoor arena between June 10 to 21.
- The biennial competition will also act as a qualifier for the 2015 FIVB Women’s World Cup to be hosted in Japan in August.
The African Volleyball Confederation has formally granted Kenya the hosting rights for the 2015 Women’s Africa Nations Championship.
The continental event will be staged at the Safaricom Stadium indoor arena between June 10 to 21 according to Kenya Volleyball Federation Chairman Waithaka Kioni.
“We have already reached out to prospective corporate partners and the government to help us have a successful competition.
“The aim is to host a good competition and retain the African title,” Kioni confirmed.
The biennial competition will also act as a qualifier for the 2015 FIVB Women’s World Cup to be hosted in Japan in August.
All the major teams including Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria, Senegal, and Cameroon have already confirmed participation in the tourney which could attract up to 15 nations.
“I am pleased to learn that we will be playing at home. This will increase our confidence and chances of winning because we are familiar with the surroundings and the girls will bank on the home support,” Kenya coach David Lung’aho added.
Besides the championship, the national women team will also compete at the All Africa Games in Brazzaville, FIVB Grand Prix and World Championship qualifiers.
Kenya will also play at the Men’s African Championship.
