Free entry as Malkia Strikers face Nigeria in CAVB African Nations Round of 16

The Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) has announced free entry for fans, for the CAVB Women's Africa Nations Volleyball Championship match between Kenya's Malkia Strikers and Nigeria.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsThe highly-anticipated Round of 16 clash will take place on Saturday, 29 August at the Kasarani Indoor Arena from 1900 hrs.##NAJAVA_MECA_9922011##The tournament had experienced a backlash from fans, due to its organization and the charges for fans ,as well as vendors that forced the majority of supporters to give it a wide berth.However, with the need to improve accessibility and fan engagement, CAVB and KVF have been forced to make a raft of measures, including, but not limited to, announcing free entry to supporters.Malkia Strikers coach announces wholesome changes ahead of knockout matchesAfter securing two comfortable 3-0 wins over Zambia and Mali in the pool phase, the Kenya Women's national volleyball team will now aim their guns at Nigeria as the knockout phase kicks in.This is yet another match where Kenya will be facing a relatively weaker opposition, just as it was in the group stage.Malkia Strikers head coach Geoffrey Omondi had lamented the weak opposition in the group stage, noting that it not only slows their game, but might also give them the wrong state of his team.Kenya renews rivalry with Nigeria as CAVB release Round of 16 drawIt remains to be seen whether Omondi will now prefer to start with his strongest six, or once again field his fringe players, and introduce his machinery towards the end of the second set, as has been the case in the Pool phase.Nigeria, on the other hand suffered a 1-3 defeat to Tunisia in their opening match, before bouncing back with a 3-2 win over Ghana, and ending the pool phase with a heavy 0-3 defeat to African heavyweights Cameroon.250 golfers set for IPF Golf Tournament at Ruiru Sports ClubIn the other two matches of the day, neighbors Uganda will battle out with DR Congo from 1300 hrs, before Algeria takes on Senegal at 1600 hrs, with all matches staged at the Kasarani Indoor Arena.