Kenya women’s volleyball team, the Junior Malkia Strikers, are the new champion of Africa after beating hosts Cameroon in the final of the 2025 African Nations Volleyball Championship in Yaounde.
The Junior Malkia Strikers have not only brought home a trophy but also written a new chapter in Kenya’s sports history. With this victory, the team has also booked a ticket to represent Africa at the 2026 FIVB Women’s U20 World Championship.
Yesterday night was a joy and pride for Kenya as the young queens showed great skill, teamwork, and determination. They won the final 3-1, making history by lifting the continental trophy for the first time ever.
The victory was built on strong performances from the whole team, guided by head coach Jackline Barasa. Terry was in brilliant form throughout the tournament, also earning multiple Most Valuable Player of the Match honors in preliminary round games against Senegal, Uganda, and Egypt. These standout performances were instrumental in Kenya’s championship run.
The win means Kenya will now make their third appearance at the 2026 FIVB Women’s U20 World Championship. Cameroon, despite their loss in the final, will be making their debut at the global event. They will be joined by Egypt, the eight-time African champions, who claimed bronze by beating Senegal 3–1 in the third-place playoff.
Tunisia, the defending champions who ended Egypt’s long dominance last year, did not travel for this year’s championship. Egypt had previously won the title back-to-back before losing it in 2024.
Finale Ranking
- Kenya, 2. Cameroon, 3. Egypt, 4. Senegal, 5. Uganda, 6. Burundi
