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Volleyball: Malkia Strikers counting gains despite losing opening matches in Tokyo

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Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Volleyball - Women's Pool A - South Korea v Kenya - Ariake Arena, Tokyo, Japan – July 27, 2021. Sharon Kiprono of Kenya and Edith Wisah of Kenya in action. [REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko]

National women's volleyball team Malkia Strikers have sent a warning to the top volleyball nations that Kenya was fast closing the gap.

After another close contest against the Korea Republic on Tuesday following up from another close contest against Japan on Sunday, a number of players and coaches feel it is only a matter of time before they can win matches.

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