Chema reinforce squad ahead of tourney

Chema Volleyball Club from Juja has strengthened their squad as they set to make their third international outing, in preparations to participate in the 26th Julius Nyerere Memorial Volleyball Tournament in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania kicking off in Mid-October.

Speaking ahead of the tournament, the club’s head coach, Jeremiah Mukopi, expressed confidence in the team’s progress, noting that the international exposure will provide a much-needed platform for his players to shape up before the Kenyan league season kicks off.

As part of their pre-season recruitment drive, the club successfully signed a new attacker from Uganda’s KCCA Volleyball Club, to fortify their left attacking position. According to the coach, this move was strategic in strengthening the team’s depth and creating play that is more compact.

“I wanted to beef up the left attacking position; so that we can at least be compact and to steam up the team through that position," he explained.

The coach further confirmed that 14 players have been shortlisted to represent Chema Volleyball Club in Dar es Salaam. He emphasized that participating in the tournament is not only a chance to test the team’s performance against strong regional opponents but also an opportunity for the players to build cohesion and sharpen their tactical awareness.

 “This will be our third international trip in the pre-season. It gives my players a good platform and see how we are going to play when the league starts," he added.

The Julius Nyerere Memorial Tournament is one of East Africa’s most competitive volleyball events, attracting top clubs from across the region.

For Chema Volleyball Club, this participation symbolizes growth, ambition, and determination to raise their profile in regional volleyball as they prepare for the future league.