Pipeline eager to impress at KAVC tourney

By Swalley Kenyi

EAST Africa clubs volleyball giants Kenya Pipeline have confirmed their participation in the 17th edition of the NSSF KAVC International due in Kampala starting August 10.

But five-time Africa Women’s Club Champions Kenya Prisons are yet to respond to an invitation to take part in one of the region’s biggest events.

Uganda Volleyball Federation (UVF) sent invitations to the two teams earlier on.

Two more teams from Kenya –– National Water and KCB side were also invited.

According to KAVC president Mofaht Masaba, they are waiting for Kenya Prisons to state their position ahead of the two-day competition.

“We have started receiving confirmations from foreign clubs. And I can confirm we shall have foreign teams from Zimbabwe and Malawi as well,” Masaba stated.

Kenya Pipeline are the reigning Rwanda Genocide Memorial tournament title holders.

The presence of Pipeline will pose a serious challenge to KAVC, who are hosting the Kampala tournament. 

Title holders KCCA will also have to work hard to make their presence felt.

The annual show will also have men’s teams battling for honours. Preparations for the event are in top gear.

KAVC invited the following clubs.

Men’s category

Uganda: Sport-S, KCCA, Mulago, Gulu, Old Kampala, Cobap, Sky, KAVC-A and KAVC-B.

Burundi: Rukizo and Muziga.

Kenya: Prisons, Administration Police, MT Kenya University and GSU.

Rwanda: Kigali Volleyball Club, APR, Inatek, Rwanda Youth and National University of Rwanda.

Tanzania: Prisons.

Zimbabwe: ZPR Support Unit.

DR Congo: The Young Club.

Women’s category

Uganda: KCCA, Sport-S, Nemostars, Ndejje Elites, Nkumba University, KAVC-A and KAVC-B.

Burundi: Muzinga.

Kenya: Prisons, Pipeline, National Water and KCB.

Rwanda: Women- Rwanda Revenue Authority, APR and National University of Rwanda.

Tanzania: Prisons.