This archive report was first published on 30 August 2019.
Kenya's Malkia Strikers successfully defended their African Games volleyball title, defeating arch-rivals Cameroon 3-1 in the final on Friday, August 30, 2019 in Rabat, Morocco.
The Kenyan team, led by new coach Paul Bitok, rallied from behind to secure a 12-25, 25-15, 26-24, 25-21 victory, successfully defending the title they won in Congo Brazzaville four years ago.
The result marked a first title for Bitok, who took over from Shailen Ramdoo.
Malkia Strikers had earlier beaten Nigeria in straight sets of 25-21, 25-16, 25-11 in a one-sided semi-final on Wednesday.
Kenya led the contest from start to finish, with Mercy Moin, Janet Wacu, Aggrippina Kundu, and Noel Murambi leading the line.
