KCB eyes finals berth after edging out DCI in first leg

KCB's Lindsey Jeruto during the KVF semi-final Playoff match at the Kasarani Indoor Arena.[Washington Onyango,Standard]

The Lionesses missed the services of youngster Debora Chesang, who has been sidelined with a minor injury. Opposite attacker Sharon Chepchumba was also granted the first start in the playoffs, leading the attack for the bankers alongside left Attacker Mariam Musa and Belinda Barasa.

"We dropped the ball a little bit in the third and fourth sets, which did cost us, but I am proud that the ladies put up a spirited fight until the last minute. We have a big game tomorrow at the same venue, and we have to win to secure our slot in the finals," Head Coach Japheth Munala said.

"This was a wake-up call for the team. The more we advance, the more the games become tough for us, and we just need to be ready for them. I am proud of my team for not giving up today, but tomorrow, we have to win the game." KCB captain Edith Wisa added.