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Kenya's national volleyball team Malkia Strikers spike to Grand Prix final

FIVB GRAND PRIX
Malkia Strikers attacker Ruth Jepngetich spikes the ball against Australia during the Grand Prix semi-final match in Canberra on July 11. Kenya won the match 3-1 to book a slot in the finals. PHOTO: FIVB

Kenya's national volleyball team Malkia Strikers booked their place in the gold medal play-off match at the Group 3 Grand Prix finals with a 3-1 (18-25, 25-16, 25-20, 25-14) win over home team Australia in Canberra, on Saturday.

The Kenyans will now take on Peru for the gold medal and for a place in Group Two in the Grand Prix matches next year.

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