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KENYA BREAK JINX: Malkia Strikers sparkle, qualify for FIVB Grand Prix finals

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Malkia Strikers players celebrate after beating Algeria to qualify for the second round of FIVB Grand Prix finals in Algiers, yesterday. [PHOTO:CAVB] Caption

Kenya’s Malkia Strikers have qualified for this weekend’s (July 10-13) FIVB Grand Prix finals.

This is their first ever second round qualification in a world event, which will be played in Canberra, Australia, after breaking an away win jinx against hosts Algeria on Monday morning to finish top of Pool Q with seven points.

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