The 2026 Mozzart Cup individual award winners have made a strong mark on Wafalme Stars’ 20-man provisional squad for the upcoming 2026 CAVB Men’s Championship.The squad, unveiled by the Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF), features a blend of established stars and emerging talent. Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsHowever, several notable names have missed out as Kenya prepares for the continental showpiece.The championship will be held in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, from 7-21 September, with a record 27 national teams set to battle for continental honours.##NAJAVA_MECA_9883764##Back-to-back Mozzart Kenya Cup Most Valuable Player (MVP) Nicholas Matui headlines a star-studded group of outside hitters. He is joined by Joshua Kimaru, who was named the competition’s best outside hitter, alongside: Denis Esokon, Moses Kamau, Denis Omollo and Moses Macharia.Fan favourite and reigning Mozzart Cup's best server Enock Mogeni will face competition from Peter Kamara at the opposite hitter position.St. Brigids Girls Kiminini coach questions late FEASSSA withdrawalChema’s Levis Ogutu leads a group of seven middle blockers that also includes: Simon Kiplorir, Wilson Cheruiyot, Brian Kamonde, Felix Ogembo, Victor Cheruiyot and Rollings Juma.Experienced libero Hudson Kipchumba will provide defensive cover alongside Stephen Barrack, while Brian Melly, Kelvin Kipkosgei and Felix Otieno will battle for the setter position.Kenya’s top rated chess player passes awayHowever, there is no place in the provisional squad for volleyball star Elphas Makuto, popularly known among fans as ‘Kitchen Bulb’, or the hard-hitting Abiud Chirchir.Wafalme Stars will be looking to make a strong impression in Kinshasa, with the championship also serving as a crucial qualification pathway for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.Wafalme Stars squadOutside hittersMoses Kamau, Denis Esokon, Nicholas Matui, Denis Omollo, Joshua Kimaru, Moses MachariaOpposite hittersPeter Kamara, Enock MogeniMiddle blockersLevis Ogutu, Simion Kipkorir, Wilson Cheruiyot, Brian Kamonde, Felix Ogembo, Victor Cheruiyot, Rollings JumaLiberosHudson Kipchumba, Stephen BarackSettersBrian Melly, Kelvin Kipkosgei, Felix Otieno
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