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Uganda leave Kenyans stunned: Qualification chances hang in balance after defeat

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National volleyball team player Mike Chemos during their team training at Kasarani.Photo/DENNIS OKEYO

An opening loss in the World Championship and Africa Nations Cup qualifiers shocks the men's team.

The Kenya men's volleyball team's chances of qualifying for next year's World Championship and October's Africa Nations Cup hang in the balance after they suffered a shocking 3-2 (24-26, 21-25, 25-17, 26-24, 12-15) defeat to Uganda.

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