Kenya’s national women’s volleyball team, the Malkia Strikers, are threatening to leave their training camp over unpaid allowances, with the African Championships now just days away.
The players’ concerns come at a critical stage of preparations for the continental tournament, with the Kenya Volleyball Federation facing pressure to address the issue as the team prepares for the competition.
The dispute threatens to disrupt the team’s preparations at a time when the Malkia Strikers are expected to focus on their campaign and challenge for continental honours.
The latest development adds to concerns over the welfare of Kenya’s national teams, with allowances and financial support remaining an important part of preparations for major international competitions.
The Malkia Strikers have established themselves as one of Kenya’s leading national teams in volleyball and will be hoping to put the dispute behind them as they turn their attention to the African Championships.
With the tournament approaching, resolving the outstanding payments would allow the players and technical bench to concentrate fully on their preparations and competitive commitments.
