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Dream comes true for Adhiambo as Malkia Strikers youngster departs for Turkey

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Malkia Strikers outside hitter Veronica Adhiambo celebrates a point against Cameroon at the 2022 World Championships in Netherlands on September 27. [Courtesy]

Malkia Strikers' youthful outside hitter Veronica Adhiambo said she is a living proof that young players can make their dreams come true as she leaves the country today for professional volleyball in Turkey.

After her impressive performance at the World Championship that concluded yesterday in the Netherlands, Adhiambo was spotted by a Turkish Liga 1 side Tarsus Belediyespor who offered her a one-year renewable contract.

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