‘HOW WE DID IT’: Malkia Strikers speak on winning their first ever global title after shocking Peru in FIVB Grand Prix final

The National Women Volleyball team players Jane Wacu (L) and Janet Wanja receive a warm welcome from a fan after the team landed at the JKIA in Nairobi on July 14, 2015 after winning the Group three stage of the 2015 edition of the World Grand Prix beating Peru 3-1 in the finals.Photo/Stafford Ondego/www.pic-centre.com. (KENYA)Caption

Name: Mercy Moim
Age: 26
Position: Left attacker
Club: Prisons Kenya
Quote: “We were set and played for each other. This is the greatest moment ever in my life.”

Name: Brackcides Agala
Age: 31
Position: Middle-blocker/captain
Club: Chamillieres (France)
Quote: “We had a lot of challenges, long journey and sickness but we achieved our target. We are now among the best in the

world.”

Name: Janet Wanja
Age: 31
Position: Setter/assistant captain
Club: Kenya Pipeline
Quote: “We knew we had won the match when I saw Peru coach pull his temper tantrums after winning the first set.”

Name: Jane Wacu
Age: 30
Position: Setter
Club: Chamallieres (France)
Quote: “We played our hearts out with intelligence and just went for it. We wanted to play for each other both in sickness and good health.”

Name: Evelyn Makuto
Age: 25
Position: Left attacker
Club: Prisons Kenya
Quote: “We knew the title was ours when we beat Australia in the semis. I was down in the final but the team won it for me.”

Name: Elizabeth Wanyama
Age: 28
Position: Libero
Club: Prisons Kenya

Quote: “We are motivated and ready to face strong teams in Group Two next year. We hope the government will help us by facilitating the training.”

Name: Esther Wangeci
Age: 25
Position: Right attacker
Club: Kenya Pipeline
Quote: “At first we were disappointed, but we bounced back quickly. I have learnt a lot from the competition and I am so happy, hoping to improve in my performance.”

Name: Lydia Maiyo
Age: 27
Position: Right attacker
Club: Prisons Kenya
Quote: “We didn’t expect to beat Peru in the final, but what a sweet revenge it was.”

Name: Noel Murambi
Age: 25
Position: Left attacker
Club: Kenya Pipeline

Quote: “Having been on the bench for a very long time and coming on the final to fill Makuto’s shoes was not easy, but thank God I managed. I proved my worthiness.”

Name: Monica Biama
Age: 26
Position: Left attacker
Club: Kenya Pipeline
Quote: “I am still celebrating and excited to be part of the first team from Africa to win a world title. That achievement will go down in history books.”

Name: Triza Atuka
Age: 24
Position: Middle-blocker
Club: Kenya Pipeline
Quote: “It is unbelievable, but so exciting to make history at such a young age. It is a dream come true.”

Name: Ruth Jepngetich

Age: 25
Position: Middle-blocker
Club: Kenya Pipeline
Quote: “We are motivated ahead of the Group Two. We have competed against the best and at least now Kenya is on the world map.”