Wanjala backs national team to qualify for quarterfinals

Beach volleyball player Gaudencia Makokha (left) and Brackcides Khadambi in action during a training session at the Smithfield Market in Birmingham, United Kingdom. [Kelly Ayodi, Standard]

National women's beach volleyball team coach Salome Wanjala is upbeat about her side's chances of qualifying for the quarterfinals of the ongoing Commonwealth Games in Smithfield, UK.

She said the team has a perfect chance to make it to the knockout stage should they beat Ghana this afternoon in their last preliminary match.