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L. MathekaKPA's Mulinge promises a better showing in the next continental assignment
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Reading Time: 3min | Sat. 24.04.21. | 11:25
KPA play Uganda's Nemo Stars in the 5th-8th place playoff while GSU take on Cameroon's Port Douala.
Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) men's volleyball coach Sammy Mulinge who led his charges to the quarter final on their Confederation of African Volleyball (CAVB) Africa Club championship debut in Tunisia believes the team will break into the top four in their next assignment.
KPA managed to pick a set against title favourites Zamalek in their quarter-final encounter, losing 3-1( 25-13, 22-25, 25-16, 25-13) to be relegated to the fifth to eighth place playoff.
"We came into this championship with a quarter final target and we got that. Paired against probably the toughest team in this championship, five-time African champions, we managed to pick a set from them. I am happy with my players' performance. They played well and enjoyed the game and I think next time we will do better than this. We are really looking forward to the next championship where I am confident we will be fighting for a podium finish. "
2021 Men’s Club African Championship- Day 5 Results
— CAVB (@CAVBPress) April 23, 2021
Quarterfinal 1-8
Friday 23 April
Match 29 Esperance (Tunisia) ???????? v GSU (Kenya) ???????? 3-0 (25-12, 25-22, 25-9)
Match 30 Zamalek (Egypt) ???????? v Kenya Ports Authority (Kenya) ???????? 3-1 (25-13, 22-25, 25-16, 25-13) pic.twitter.com/VEPdzCAqOc
"We have set a very good rhythm for the fifth to eighth place playoff but we are taking it one match at a time. I expect an entertaining match against Nemo. The boys are more motivated than ever and I know they will do well," said coach Mulinge.
2021 Men’s Club African Championship ????
— CAVB (@CAVBPress) April 23, 2021
Play off 5-8 Programme
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10:00 Match 37 GSU (Kenya) ???????? v Port Douala (Cameroon) ????????
12:00 Match 38 Kenya Ports Authority (Kenya) ???????? v Nemostar (Uganda) ???????? pic.twitter.com/McQUJhHhJM
Meanwhile, Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) holders General Service Unit (GSU) fell to four-time champions Esperance in their corresponding quarter final by straight sets of 25-12, 25-22, 25-9. The Gideon Tarus-coached side will now play Port Douala on Sunday in the playoff.
The two Kenyan rivals are likely to meet in the fifth place playoff as they stand a good chance of winning their respective 5th to 8th place playoff matches.
One Kenyan player, however, will feature in the semi final. Former GSU man and KVF's Most Valuable Player (MVP) Abiud Chirchir will line up for his side Kélibia, against Esperance who eliminated his parent club, in an all-Tunisian semi. Kélibia booked a slot to the last four after seeing of Port Douala by straight sets in the quarter final.
The second semi final will see Zamalek take on Swehly of Libya who defeated Nemo in the quarters by straight sets too.
Play off 5-8
10:00 Match 37 GSU (Kenya) vs Port Douala (Cameroon)
12:00 Match 38 Kenya Ports Authority (Kenya) vs Nemostar (Uganda)
Semifinal
16:00 Match 39 Esperance (Tunisia) vs Kelibia (Tunisia)
14:00 Match 40 Zamalek (Egypt) vs Swehly (Libya)
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