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Malkia Strikers go down but hope to bounce back

This was the fourth defeat against the Italians in all competitions. [Courtesy]

National women’s volleyball team, Malkia Strikers, hope to end the Intercontinental Olympics qualifiers on a high note when they clash with Belgium in their final Group F match in Catania Italy at 7pm tonight.

The record Kenyan champions, who were due to face off with The Netherlands last night, lost by straight sets (25-17, 25-10, 25-14) to hosts and last year’s World Championship finalists Italy in their opening match on Friday night.

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