Preps hit top gear as Malkia Strikers eye unprecedented 11th African title

The outside hitter also acknowledged that the stakes were high ahead of the event, saying they have no choice but to defend the title they won in Cameroon in 2023 if they are to get the sole Olympics ticket reserved for Africa. The tourney doubles as a critical qualification pathway for both the 2027 FIVB Women’s World Championship and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.