This archive report was first published on 22 August 2019.
On August 19, 2019, the East Africa Secondary School games kicked off at the Tanzania Game Track and Safaris grounds in Arusha, Tanzania, with Kenya's Mogonga PAG volleyball team making a strong impression.
As the Kenyan boys continued their winning ways, they were set to face off against Uganda's STAHIZA in the semifinals, with the Ugandans looking to put up a strong challenge.
According to Mogonga coach Nathan Kiptoo, the team's aim was to seal a spot in the final, and they were motivated to do so after reaching the semifinals as first-timers.
"We are first-timers and that has worked in our favour because none of our opponents expected us to get this far. We have played very well and reaching the semi-finals has motivated us to go for the trophy," Kiptoo said.
He added that despite their impressive run, they would have to up their game to secure a spot in the final.
"We have to put in more effort because winning is the only option left. We will approach the match just like we have done others; with the aim of playing in the final," said Kiptoo.
