Clash of the titans as Al Ahly and KCB face off for African glory

KCB Bank setter Esther Mutinda (left) in action against Kenya Pipeline during their African Women's Volleyball Club Championship semi-final match in Cairo, Egypt. [KCB Bank Media]

As the African Women's Volleyball Club Championship reaches feverpitch in Cairo today, the spotlight narrows down to the final clash pitting hosts Al Ahly Sporting Club and Kenya's KCB Bank.

Stakes are higher than ever before because for the two titans, there is more on the line and therefore it's not just a battle for the trophy but a quest for validation.