Malkia Strikers head coach Geoffrey Omondi has revealed the boxes the team has to tick right to gurantee good performance at the 2027 FIVB Women's Volleyball World Cup.The team booked a place in the global championship following a runner-up finish in the recently-concluded 2026 CAVB Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsWhile the team managed to punch a ticket to the global show, they were unfortunate to miss a direct ticket to the 2028 LA Olympic Games. Keen on making amends at the World Cup following that disappointment, Omondi opened up on what the Malkia Strikers would need to succeed in the World Championship. “We need more time for preparations and most importantly, friendly matches with advanced teams. Sometimes, you tell your players to do something in a certain way but they don't get it However, when they see it in a practical sense against an opponent that does those things, it becomes easier for them to understand,” Omomdi told Mozzart Sport.##NAJAVA_MECA_9952994##The KPC Volleyball tactician went ahead to propose a mini-tournament as a way of getting quality friendly matches.“Early preparations also help us to gel and seal loopholes. I do not think it takes much to organize a three or four nations tournament. We need about six top friendlies.”Malkia Strikers duo open up on adjusting to newfound fameDespite losing a direct ticket to the Olympics, the former KCB Volleyball tactician remains hopeful that his team can claim a slot in the prestigious games through a podium finish at the World Cup.“People do not know that we still have room to qualify for the Olympics. If we finish in the top three of the World Championship, we will make it to the Olympics,” he added.