Chema Volleyball Club Juja from kenya is set to travel to Dar es Salaam on Sunday for the 26th Mwalimu Julius Nyerere Memorial International Volleyball Tournament, scheduled for 10th–14th October 2025
The tournament celebrates the legacy of Tanzania’s founding father, the late Julius Nyerere, while promoting sportsmanship and regional unity. The team completed its final training session at the Nyayo National Stadium Volleyball Court
Coach Jeremiah Mukopi expressed confidence in the squad, confirming only one injury setback (middle blocker) Ian Lunalo, who will miss out after being ruled out for four weeks.
He also welcomed the arrival of Ugandan receiver-attacker Cosmas Apunyo Elijah (KCCA), who joined Chema VC after the NSSF KAVC International Tournament.
“Our focus is to reinforce reception, and Cosmas has brought in that extra stability we needed,” said Mukopi.
Chema VC shifts its focus from preparation to competition, as this is their third preseason tournament ahead of the Kenya Volleyball Federation National League season 2025/26, which is scheduled to serve off from 6 to 9 November at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi.
Final 14-Man
Squad Setters: Mathias Kemboi and Stephen Otieno, Opposite Hitters (Peter Kamara, Mark Ikori and Kennedy Ndegwa), Middle Blockers (Levis Ogutu, Mitch Ayuen Mach and Eugene Okello), Outside Hitters (Lester Mudibo, Moses Kamau, Wesley Limo, Cosmas Apunyo, Elijah Liberos, Elly Kigen and Hudson Kipchumba), Technical Bench includes: Head Coach Jeremiah Mukopi, Assistant Coaches (Leonard Maina and Zachary Mwangi) and Physiotherapist (Timothy Kimutai)
