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'Junior' Malkia Strikers shock Cameroon

Edith Wisa Mukuvulani of Kenya celebrates during their Zone 5 All Africa Games Qualifiers Women Volleyball Championships match against Ethiopia at Lugogo Indoor Arena in Kampala on April 22, 2015. Kenya won 3-0. Photo/Stephen Mudiari/www.pic-centre.com. (UGANDA).

The team that was regarded as second string side upset the form book and won the gold medal as the All Africa Games women’s volleyball competition ended here on Monday evening.

Touted as the runaway favourites for the gold medal, Cameroon ended up in tears as ecstatic Kenyans, joined by tens of fans jammed the court dancing to isikuti songs after winning 3-1 in 25-15, 14-25, 15-25 and 19-25.

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