Two-time African club champions KCB Volleyball Club began their 2026 African Club Championship campaign in dominant fashion, defeating Nigeria’s Vipers and Partners in straight sets.
The Bankers secured a convincing 3-0 victory (25-19, 25-19, 25-19) in their opening Group D match played at the Al Ahly Sports Club Complex.
Speaking after the match, KCB player Deborah Jesang, who is featuring in her third club championship, acknowledged both the positives and areas for improvement.
“We made some mistakes in this game, but we rectified them. The coach invested in our young players who started today’s match, and we look forward to an even better performance in the next one,” Jesang said.
Head coach Japheth Munala explained that the decision to field less experienced players was intentional, aimed at building squad depth.
“We started the game with inexperienced players to help them acclimatize to the tournament. We are not taking any team or any game for granted,” Munala said.
“I have told the girls that if they get an opportunity to finish the game, they should do so,” he added.
KCB will now turn their focus to their next Group D fixture against ARSU Ladies, scheduled for later on Friday, as they seek to build on their strong start.
