How well-oiled Egypt locked Kenya out of 2028 Olympics
Coach Geoffrey Omondi blamed the thrashing on poor defence.
In a recent volleyball tournament, Egypt's national team secured a decisive 3-0 victory over Kenya, effectively eliminating the hosts from contention for a spot in the 2028 Olympic Games. The North African team demonstrated superior tactics, particularly in serving, reception, and quick setters, which overwhelmed Kenya's Malkia Strikers.
Coach Geoffrey Omondi attributed their loss to poor defense, stating that the team's lack of preparation and exposure to high-quality competition hindered their performance. Egypt's standout players, Nada Ahmed Houssameldein, Mariam Metwally Mohamed Morsy, and Abdelghany Doaa, were instrumental in their success, showing exceptional skills in receiving, attacking, and setting.
Although Kenya qualified for the 2020 and 2024 Olympic Games, they failed to secure a ticket for the upcoming 2028 event. The team expressed a desire to improve their preparation and exposure to better-ranked opponents in future tournaments to increase their chances of success.
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