This archive report was first published on 18 September 2019.
On Wednesday, September 18, 2019, the Kenyan national women's volleyball team, Malkia Strikers, faced off against Brazil in the FIVB Women World Cup in Hamamatsu, Japan. The match ended in a 3-0 victory for Brazil, with scores of 25-20, 25-17, and 25-14.
Despite the loss, the team showed improvement, making the Brazilian side work for their victory, especially in the first set. However, they were unable to maintain their momentum, ultimately falling to their fourth consecutive loss in the tournament.
Coach Paul Bitok's team will look to bounce back in their next match against Argentina on Thursday, September 19, 2019. The team's search for their first win in the tournament continues, with Kenya currently sitting at the bottom of the 12-team log with eight points.
Team captain Mercy Moim impressed in the match, scoring nine points, second only to the Brazilian duo of Mara Ferreira (14) and Armanda Francisco (12).
