Malkia Strikers head coach Geoffrey Omondi has announced intentions to make a big shift in his squad ahead of the knockout stages at the ongoing 2026 CAVB Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsKenya, who were in Pool A alongside Malia and Zambia, cruised to the round of 16 after securing easy 3-0 wins over their opponents.##NAJAVA_MECA_9922042##In the Pool phase, Omondi started with what pundits termed as fringe players, before introducing his main team towards the end of the second set.Speaking to the press after the Malkia Strikers whitewashed Mali, the experienced tactician disclosed that the approach would soon change.Malkia Strikers coach explains fielding 'fringe players' against Zambia“As the games get tougher, you are likely to see only one or two changes in a match and not the entire team.A lot will change. Like I said, I do not have a first team, I always have a starting six depending on the opponents. We are also likely to see different combinations depending on the opponent,” said Omondi.The Kenya Pipeline Corporation (KPC) tactician went ahead to reveal how the wholesome changes made in the group stage affected his team.“When we change a whole team of six, they are bound to struggle with the pace, but that can only happen because of the quality of our opponents,” he added.Form Four student leaves Malkia Strikers captain in awe following stunning debutOmondi also decried the quality of Kenya’s opponents, attributing them to some of the shaky performances the team experienced.“Unfortunately for us, we are disadvantaged not because of playing fewer matches, but because of the low quality of opponents in our pool.We have taken note of that, and are putting a lot of effort in training, because the quality of opponents will get tougher as we proceed. We are not carried away with the pool results,” he remarked.##NAJAVA_MECA_9922011##Kenya will return to the court on Saturday, 29 August, with a match against Nigeria from 1900 hrs.
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