In the preliminary round of Pool C at the 2025 Men’s African Volleyball Club Championship, Kenya Prisons delivered a solid performance to defeat Ethiopia’s Wolaita Dicha SC by 3 sets to 1 (25-20, 25-19, 27-29, 25-18) this Monday at the Misurata Hall.
The Kenyan side started the match with clear determination, dominating the first two sets thanks to a well-organized defense and an efficient attacking strategy. They won the first and second sets convincingly, 25-20 and 25-19, setting the pace early in the match.
However, the Ethiopians of Wolaita Dicha showed great resilience in the third set. Taking advantage of a slight drop in concentration from their opponents and displaying some inspired play, they edged the set 29-27, reigniting hope among their supporters.
That hope was short-lived. Kenya Prisons quickly regained control in the fourth set, maintaining constant pressure that led to a decisive 25-18 finish. This victory strengthens Kenya Prisons’ position in the race for qualification to the next round.
Collectively solid and driven by a strong team dynamic, the Kenyan club managed to contain the Ethiopian attacks while effectively exploiting their opponent’s defensive weaknesses. As for Wolaita Dicha SC, they will need to bounce back quickly to stay in contention in the competition.