Kenya lead CAVB Zone V Men’s qualifiers after dominant start
Kenya have surged to the top of the standings at the ongoing 2026 CAVB Zone V Men’s Volleyball Championship Qualifiers in Kampala, Uganda, after winning their opening two matches without dropping a set.
The Kenyan side sits first on the table with six points from two victories, level on points with Uganda and Burundi, but ahead on set ratio. Their impressive start has strengthened their hopes of securing qualification from the regional tournament.
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Kenya opened their campaign on Monday, June 1, 2026, with a convincing 3-0 victory over Tanzania, winning 25-20, 28-26, 25-17. They followed that performance with another straight-sets triumph on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, defeating Uganda 25-17, 26-24, 25-22 in a crucial encounter between two unbeaten teams.
Uganda currently occupy second place with six points from three matches, having recorded wins against Burundi and South Sudan before falling to Kenya. Burundi are third, also on six points, after victories over Tanzania and South Sudan, while Tanzania and South Sudan remain without a point after two defeats each.
The tournament has already produced several one-sided contests, with Uganda beginning their campaign by sweeping Burundi 3-0 (25-21, 25-14, 25-14) on Monday, June 1, 2026. On Tuesday, June 2, 2026, Burundi bounced back to beat Tanzania 3-1 (25-19, 26-24, 26-28, 25-22), while Uganda overcame South Sudan 3-0 (25-13, 26-24, 29-27).
On Wednesday, June 3, 2026, Burundi secured their second win of the competition with a 3-0 victory over South Sudan, taking the sets 26-24, 31-29 and 25-21. Kenya then capped the day’s action by overpowering Uganda in straight sets to maintain their perfect record.
Current standings
Kenya – 2 wins, 0 losses (6 points)
Uganda – 2 wins, 1 loss (6 points)
Burundi – 2 wins, 1 loss (6 points)
Tanzania – 0 wins, 2 losses (0 points)
South Sudan – 0 wins, 2 losses (0 points)
Attention now shifts to the next round of fixtures, where Kenya will be aiming to preserve their unbeaten run and strengthen their grip on top spot.
Upcoming fixtures
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Kenya vs South Sudan – 6:00 pm
Uganda vs Tanzania – 8:00 pm
Friday, June 5, 2026
Kenya vs Burundi – 6:00 pm
A victory against South Sudan would keep Kenya firmly in control of the standings ahead of what could be a decisive clash against Burundi on Friday, June 5, 2026 in Lugogo.
