Champions Kenya Pipeline feted, coach Omondi promises more glory

Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) on Thursday treated the team to a celebratory breakfast, following their brilliant season and the management was quick to underline their commitment to keep the mojo.

KPC also had a good outing in the regional competitions, finishing third in the Africa Club championship and finishing second in the Zone Five East Africa competitions.

The Kenya Pipeline Company recognised the teams’ achievements and appreciated them with a KSh. two million cheque in the event.

Speaking to Citizen Digital after the breakfast, KPC Managing Director Joe Sang praised the team’s resilience and consistent performances throughout the season.

“We are delighted to celebrate our KPC volleyball team. They have done tremendously well, not only winning the KVF league.

“They also finishing third in the Africa Club Championship in Abuja, Nigeria, and second in the Zone V Championship held in Uganda,” noted Sang.

He expressed pride in the club’s long-term investment in nurturing young talent, revealing that many players in the current squad were recruited directly from high school.

“We’ve invested in young talent, some of these players joined us fresh from High School, and it’s satisfying to see them grow into national stars," noted Sang.

Eight players from the KPC squad have been named in the Malkia Strikers provisional squad ahead of the FIVB Women’s World Championship scheduled to run from August 22 to September 7.

Sang further emphasised the importance of player development, announcing plans to introduce structured mentorship and financial literacy programs within the club.

“Our aim is to ensure the girls are not just successful athletes, but also financially independent individuals. We want them to save, plan for the future and become successful outside the court.”

Head coach Geoffrey Omondi also lauded the team, and laid a blue print for his side ahead of the new season.

“It’s a great day to celebrate the achievements we have made. It may not be 100 percent, but we intend to make it better next season.

"We appreciate the support we have had. We will ensure that the trophies we did not get this season we bring them back next season," Omondi averred.

Omondi added that the loss to Zamalek in the club championship is just an extra motivation to train hard to be able to beat top sides.

“We will not stop training because of off-season. The defeat to Zamalek was an eye-opener. We will train with high standards, not just to beat DCI or KCB but to reach the level of top clubs in the world.”