Following a second-place finish at the recently concluded 2026 CAVB Women's African Nations Championship, the Kenya senior women's national volleyball team, Malkia Strikers, paid a courtesy visit to the Mozzart Bet Kenya offices. Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe gaming giants have been Malkia Strikers' official sponsor since 2022, first for an initial one-year deal worth Ksh10 million before revamping the sponsorship to a tune of Ksh15 million in 2023.Malkia Strikers captain explains what went wrong against EgyptMalkia Strikers were crestfallen after suffering a 3-0 defeat to The Cleopatras of Egypt in the final played on Friday, 4 September at Kasarani Indoor Arena.At the final whistle, the whole team broke down into tears after missing out on a direct qualification to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games and surrendering the African title on home soil.##NAJAVA_MECA_9945924##In effect, the team needed a morale booster, prompting the gaming firm, as a responsible partner, to plug the gap and once again lift Malkia Strikers' spirits.“We all had expectations of qualifying for the 2028 LA Olympics, but things did not go as planned.Malkia Strikers fans issue mixed reactions after surrendering CAVB African Championship titleHowever, as a company, we are part and parcel of the team and therefore thought it wise to have you here and assure you that as a sponsor, we share in your joy and disappointment in equal measure.We are also proud of the team and rejoice in the pride that you bring to Kenya. You managed to bring the country together, and we can only feel proud of that,” said Mozzart Bet Country Manager Saša Krneta.##NAJAVA_MECA_9945923##The silver lining from the tournament was qualification to the 2027 FIVB Women's Volleyball World Cup that will be staged in the USA and Canada.Krneta went ahead to assure the team of the company's support even as they prepare for the 2027 World Cup, which has a window for qualification to the Olympics if the Malkia Strikers manage a podium finish.Sokoiyo, Tata among individual award winners at African Nations Volleyball championshipOn her part, Malkia Strikers captain Meldina Sande hailed the impact of the gaming firm on the team, noting that it plays a huge role in their performance.“Mozzart Bet has been the angel sent to our team. They have walked with us throughout our journey and ensured that we have everything that we need in order to perform.##NAJAVA_MECA_9946125##Even when we felt that we disappointed them by failing to earn a direct qualification to the Olympics, they embraced us in their bosom and assured us of their support.The whole team appreciates Mozzart for their support, and we promise to repay the faith through our performances,” said Sande.
96