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Samuel Gacharira

Nairobi

Digital Sports Sub Editor at Daily Nation

Multi-media sports journalist | Pundit & Commentator | views are my own

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  • FIVB Foundation will push the sport’s popularity across the world

    Jun 5, 2024 | nation.africa | Samuel Gacharira

    Last week, the global volleyball community witnessed a landmark event at the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) Headquarters in Lausanne - the launch of the FIVB Volleyball Foundation. The launch of the FIVB Volleyball Foundation saw FIVB President Dr Ary Graca mark yet another milestone in line with his campaign promise of “innovation and opportunity” when he first assumed office in 2012.

  • Kenyan beach volleyball teams’ work cut out to qualify for Paris Olympics

    May 29, 2024 | nation.africa | Samuel Gacharira

    Kenya’s historic appearance in beach volleyball at the delayed Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games remains a landmark moment. Although the pair of Brackcides Agala and Gaudencia Makokha lost all their Pool “D” matches in Tokyo, qualifying for the quadrennial competition was a major achievement. Their journey to the Tokyo Olympics was as fulfilling as their debuts.

  • New KVF league format could steer Malkia Strikers to VNL if well planned

    May 22, 2024 | nation.africa | Samuel Gacharira

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  • Solid youth programmes needed to restore Kenya’s spark in women’s volleyball

    May 8, 2024 | nation.africa | Samuel Gacharira

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  • Prisons’ bronze shows Kenyan clubs can conquer Africa, but let’s fix our league first

    Apr 24, 2024 | nation.africa | Samuel Gacharira

    Once again, another edition of the African Clubs Championship has passed, and as expected, a North African club won the title. Egyptian giants Al Ahly on Tuesday reclaimed the title on home soil with a perfect record of eight straight-set wins through the competition. The swagger with which they swept aside defending champions Mouloudia Sport de Bousalem 3-0 (25-21,25-17,25-18) in the final laid bare Al Ahly’s class.

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Samuel Gacharira
Samuel Gacharira @SamuelGacharira
24 Sep 24

The same shock befell me when I was in Cairo. 15 mins into the tour, I was perplexed by the swimming pool then my guide told me I should see the main one. Then I turned and asked him, “Where are we?” He replied, “This is just a branch of Al Ahly not the main stadium 😂😂😂”

Ochieng' Stephen
Ochieng' Stephen @soo_ochieng

Bro, we made the trip to Al Ahly’s Sporting Complex in Nasr City and let me tell you jos mambo ya ball tuwache ▪️4 football pitches, 4 BB courts, 3 pools, 4 handball courts, 4 tennis courts and other facilities Main team does not even train here🤯 Watch🎥 #FootballKE https://t.co/nUDVuFKiGD

Samuel Gacharira
Samuel Gacharira @SamuelGacharira
15 Jun 24

RT @Officialfkfpl: Welcome back 👏 #FKFPL https://t.co/enppHMSk8C

Samuel Gacharira
Samuel Gacharira @SamuelGacharira
6 Jun 24

By promoting social projects all over the world, the Foundation will bring volleyball to the doorstep of various homes, ensuring that volleyball is one of the few sports that young children make first contact with while growing up. https://t.co/fCYQU6hLMn