‘HOW WE DID IT’: Malkia Strikers speak on winning their first ever global title after shocking Peru in FIVB Grand Prix final
Volleyball and Handball
By
Rodgers Eshitemi
| Jul 16, 2015
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.”