Wafalme Stars head coach Gideon Tarus has admitted he faces a difficult selection headache as competition for starting places intensifies ahead of the 2026 CAVB Men's African Nations Volleyball Championship in Tunis, Tunisia.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Kenya men's volleyball national team has been in a residential camp as they fine-tune their preparations for the continental championship, which gets underway on Sunday, 13 September.##NAJAVA_MECA_9952581##With the tournament fast approaching, Tarus says the stiff competition in camp has left the technical bench with tough decisions to make, with virtually every player pushing for a starting berth.“The training is good. The players are determined to give their all. The training is competitive, and this is what we want. I really do not know who will start because every player has been impressive, and we are excited about the development.It is every coach's prayer to have a competitive side because you are sure that if the player on the court falls short, then you have an equally good replacement on the bench,” said Tarus.Terry Tata breaks silence on reported move abroad after starring for Malkia StrikersBeyond the selection battle, the championship could also mark the end of Tarus' spell as Wafalme Stars head coach, with the tactician admitting that he could leave the position after the tournament.Tarus, who made his debut as a national team coach in 2015, is hoping to sign off on a high by guiding Kenya to qualification for the World Cup.“I do not know what the future holds, but I want this to be a good outing. If the players can qualify for the World Cup, it will be a good send-off for me.I have had a good run as coach, having made my debut as a national team coach in 2015. Those have been 11 solid years, and I want to wrap up in style. I hope these players will help me achieve this,” he added.Why Marian Sokoiyo backs Malkia Strikers to get over deflating Egypt lossWafalme Stars will be hoping to make a strong impression in Tunis, with qualification for the World Championship providing an added incentive for the Kenyan side.Wafalme Stars final squadOutside HittersMoses Kamau, Denis Esokon, Nicholas Matui, Denis OmolloMiddle BlockersLevis Ogutu, Simion Kipkorir, Brian Kamonde, Felix OgemboOpposite HittersPeter Kamara, Enock MogeniSettersBrian Melly, Kelvin KipkosgeiLibero PlayersHudson Kipchumba, Stephen Barack