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Geoffrey Omondi

Also known as: head coach Geoffrey Omondi · Head Coach Omondi

Geoffrey Omondi — Head coach of Kenya's Malkia Strikers women's volleyball team at the 2026 CAVB African Nations Championship.

2026-04-252026-10-06

In coverage

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  1. July 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    … "We also want to confirm that the FIVB president has written to us and confirmed that he is going to be here during the finals." On the pitch, defending champions Malkia Strikers will hit camp July 28 as head coach Geoffrey Omondi has already submitted a 25-player squad to begin …

    Kenya races against time to deliver venues for African Volleyball Champs
  3. Citizen Digital

    … The Oilers later drew level at 9-9 after a series of excellent spikes and blocks, before the Wardresses again stretched their lead to 16-13, prompting Pipeline head coach Geoffrey Omondi to call a timeout. …

    Kenya Pipeline see off Kenya Prisons to retain KVF crown
  4. Citizen Digital

    … Head coach Geoffrey Omondi lauded his players for maintaining high standards despite a demanding schedule that has seen them compete both locally and internationally. …

    KPC storm KVF National League finals with dominant display
  5. June 2026
  6. Citizen Digital

    … Pipeline are now set to play another match against the DCI volleyball team tomorrow at the Nyayo stadium and are hopeful of another win as said by their head coach Geoffrey Omondi. …

    Pipeline down Bankers in tight contest
  7. April 2026
  8. The Standard

    … It remains to be seen if Malkia Strikers head coach Geoffrey Omondi, who had named a provisional squad of 24, will widen his net and include more, especially those who were outstanding in Cairo.This could create a competitive edge for slots in the final team that will ensure that …

    Kenyan clubs once again fail to break North African dominance

Saturday 5 September

  1. Malkia Strikers lose Olympic berth after defeat to Egypt

    Kenya's Malkia Strikers lost in straight sets (3-0) to Egypt in the 2026 CAVB Women's Nations Championship final at Kasarani, forfeiting Africa's direct ticket to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and forcing Kenya to pursue alternative Olympic qualification pathways.

    5 September 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 4 September

  1. Malkia Strikers face Egypt in African volleyball championship final

    Kenya's Malkia Strikers will face Egypt in the CAVB African Nations Women's Volleyball Championship final on Friday at Kasarani Indoor Arena, seeking a record-extending 11th African title. Head coach Geoffrey Omondi says Egypt will present a more technical challenge than Cameroon, whom Kenya defeated 3-0 in the semi-final.

    4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 3 September

  1. Kenya Malkia Strikers advance to African volleyball championship final

    Kenya's Malkia Strikers swept Cameroon 3-0 in the Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship semi-final to reach the final against Egypt, one win away from a record-extending 11th continental title.

    3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Malkia Strikers sweep Cameroon to reach Africa Championship final

    Kenya's Malkia Strikers defeated Cameroon 3–0 in the second semi-final of the 2026 CAVB Women's Africa Nations Championship at Kasarani Indoor Arena, advancing to the final as defending champions.

    3 September 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 2 September

  1. Kenya coach confident Malkia Strikers will beat Cameroon semi-final

    Malkia Strikers head coach Geoffrey Omondi has backed his team to defeat Cameroon in Thursday's semi-final of the 2026 CAVB Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship in Nairobi, saying the technical bench has devised a tactical plan after studying the three-time continental champions.

    2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Kenya ready for Algeria quarter-final at African volleyball championship

    Kenya's volleyball coach Geoffrey Omondi says his team is prepared for a quarter-final match against Algeria at the 2026 CAVB Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship on Tuesday at Kasarani Indoors Arena, with an Olympic 2028 ticket at stake.

    1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Malkia Strikers face Algeria in CAVB championship quarter-final

    Kenya's Malkia Strikers will battle Algeria in a quarter-final of the 2026 CAVB African Women's Nations Championship at Kasarani Indoor Arena, with the winner advancing toward a potential record 11th continental crown and qualification for the 2026 FIVB World Championship and 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Kenya reached the last eight unbeaten with a 3-0 win over Nigeria, while Algeria defeated Senegal in straight sets.

    1 September 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 29 August

  1. Malkia Strikers beat Nigeria 3-0, advance to volleyball quarters

    Defending champions Malkia Strikers defeated Nigeria 3-0 in straight sets (25-21, 25-17, 25-15) in the Round of 16 of the 2026 CAVB Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship at Kasarani Indoor Arena, advancing to the quarter-finals.

    29 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Kenya's Malkia Strikers beat Nigeria in African volleyball

    Kenya's defending champion Malkia Strikers swept Nigeria 3-0 at the Kasarani Indoor Arena to reach the quarter-finals of the 2026 CAVB Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship, maintaining their unbeaten record in the tournament.

    29 August 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 28 August

  1. Kenya faces Nigeria in African Volleyball Championship Round of 16

    Malkia Strikers, holders and unbeaten through Pool A, face Nigeria in a Round of 16 knockout match at the Kasarani Indoor Arena on Saturday at 7pm. Kenya is pursuing a record-extending 11th continental title and direct qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.

    28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Malkia Strikers sweep Mali 3-0 in African Championship

    Kenya's defending champion Malkia Strikers defeated Mali 25-17, 25-10 and 25-18 at the CAVB Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship, maintaining their perfect record in Group A as the tournament moves into the knockout phase.

    28 August 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 27 August

  1. Kenya's Malkia Strikers defeat Mali in African volleyball championship

    Defending champions Kenya's Malkia Strikers swept Mali 3-0 at the CAVB Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship at Kasarani Indoor Arena to maintain an unbeaten record in Group A.

    27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 26 August

  1. Kenya's Malkia Strikers urge fans to support continental title defence

    Kenya's women's volleyball team opened the 2026 CAVB Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship with a 3-0 victory over Zambia and is calling on fans to fill Kasarani Indoor Arena as they defend their continental crown and pursue 2028 Olympic qualification.

    26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 25 August

  1. Malkia Strikers seek eleventh African title and LA28 Olympics berth

    Kenya's women's volleyball team begins the 2026 CAVB African Nations Championship on Tuesday in Nairobi, with the tournament winner earning direct qualification to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The championship runs through September 4 with 16 teams competing, and the top three finishers also qualify for the 2027 FIVB World Cup.

    25 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 24 August

  1. Kenya women's volleyball team begins CAVB championship in Nairobi

    The Malkia Strikers women's volleyball team began the 2026 CAVB Women's Nations Volleyball Championship at Kasarani Indoor Arena and Ulinzi Sports Complex, with Sports CS Salim Mvurya urging the team to retain the African title to qualify for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games and next year's World Championships.

    24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 21 August

  1. Malkia Strikers prepare for 11th African volleyball title

    Kenya's women's volleyball team Malkia Strikers are training intensively at Kasarani Indoor Arena under coach Geoffrey Omondi, aiming to retain the CAVB Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship title on home soil from August 23 to September 5.

    21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 17 August

  1. Malkia Strikers confirm squad for African Championship and 2028 Olympics

    Kenya's women's volleyball team has finalized a 14-player squad for the upcoming African Nations Volleyball Championship, which serves as part of the qualification pathway to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Kenya Volleyball Federation President Paul Bitok said the selected players will form part of the national team setup towards the next Olympic Games.

    17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 27 July

  1. Coach Omondi shifts to Malkia Strikers after Pipeline's domestic double

    Geoffrey Omondi, after guiding Kenya Pipeline to a domestic double—winning the Kenya Cup and KVF National League title—will now coach Malkia Strikers at the 2026 Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship, to be held at Kasarani Indoor Arena and Ulinzi Sports Complex from August 23 to September 5, where Kenya will seek a record-extending 11th continental title.

    27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 26 July

  1. Kenya Pipeline win Kenya Cup, complete domestic double

    Kenya Pipeline won the Kenya Cup women's volleyball championship, defeating KCB 3-2 in a five-set final at Kasarani Indoor Arena on Sunday. The victory completed a domestic double after Pipeline also lifted the National League title earlier in the season.

    26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 25 July

  1. KCB and Pipeline advance to Kenya Cup volleyball final

    Defending champions KCB and national league champions Kenya Pipeline (KPC) won their semi-final matches at Kasarani Indoor Arena on Saturday to set up a Kenya Cup final showdown on Sunday. KPC defeated DCI 3-0 in straight sets.

    25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Kenya prepares venues for August African Volleyball Championship

    Kenya is renovating the Kasarani Indoor Arena and Ulinzi Sports Complex to host the 2026 Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship from August 23 to September 5 in Nairobi, the first time since 2015. The tournament will feature 16 teams and serve as a qualification pathway for the 2027 FIVB Women's World Championship and 2028 Olympic Games.

    22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 19 July

  1. Kenya Pipeline retains KVF women's volleyball title

    Kenya Pipeline defended their Kenya Volleyball Federation women's league title, defeating Kenya Prisons in a tiebreaker clash at Kasarani Indoor Arena after the teams split the first two matches of the best-of-three series.

    19 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 4 July

  1. KPC sweeps DCI to reach KVF Women's National League finals

    Defending champions KPC Volleyball Club advanced to the Kenya Volleyball Federation Women's National League championship finals by defeating the Directorate of Criminal Investigations 2-0 in a semi-final playoff series, winning both matches in straight sets.

    4 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 13 June

  1. Kenya Pipeline defeats KCB in tight volleyball match

    Kenya Pipeline, the defending champions, remained unbeaten by defeating Kenya Commercial Bank in a five-set match at Nyayo Stadium, winning the final set 17-15.

    13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 25 April

  1. KCB Bank loses volleyball final to Al Ahly in Cairo

    KCB Bank lost the 2026 Women's African Volleyball Club Championship final to hosts Al Ahly 3-1, ending Kenya's hopes of winning the continental title. Al Ahly secured their record 11th trophy, while Kenya Pipeline finished third for the third consecutive year.

    25 April 2026 · The Standard →

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