Veronica Adhiambo signs for Chinese side Henan Women’s Volleyball Club

The reliable outside hitter arrived in China Thursday  aboard China Southern Airlines before heading to the club headquarters  for her officail unveiling. 

Luohe plays in the Chinese Super League, and finished sixth in an eight team League last season. Shanghai Bright Ubest  finished won the title.

Adhiambo who was part of the Malkia Strikers team that finished second in the African Nations Championship in Nairobi this year, said she was ready for the new challenge.

“It’s another new challenge and I’m upto it. I just want to be a better player and learn as much as I can. I’m excited to be part of this team. The management and the players at large have welcomed me well and I can’t wait to work with them to achieve better results,” said Adhiambo, 27.

“I want to get experience and exposure that will come in handy in future assignments. Let’s see how it will pan out,” added Adhiambo who also plays beach volleyball.

The league is scheduled to start this weekend, and Adhiambo wants to hit the road running immediately.

Henan club is renowned for developing Ting Zhu who is arguably the considered one of the greatest outside hitter s in volleyball history and is a key player of the China Women’s National team.

Report by Agnes Makhandia