Pipeline got a bye in the Round of 16 because Pool 'A' had only three teams. The bankers swept aside Sports de la Wilaya de Bejala from Algeria, Lito Team Volley, and Gococim from Senegal in Pool 'D' before overcoming Asec Mimosa from Cote d'Ivoire in the Round of 16.
KCB Technical Director Paul Bitok said good service reception won them the match against Prisons.
'Outside hitter (Juliana) Namutira, setter Esther (Mutinda), captain (Edith) Wisah and experienced (Mercy) Moim performed really well. We will probably play Zamalek in the semi-finals and if we maintain the same spirit, then qualifying for the final won't be hard,' said Bitok on the phone from Egypt yesterday.
'But we need to improve on our services. We lost 16 services which is not good. I also laud youngster Deborah (Jesang) who joined us from Kesogon Secondary School six months ago and she has shown maturity on her debut at this stage.'
Kenya Prisons coach Josp Barasa said it was unfortunate that it was the end of the road for the 2013 champions but remained optimistic about finishing in a better position in the classification matches.
'The young setter Maclin Okoko has improved and she just needs some polishing and more playing time. In all three sets, we started well but our ending was poor and that's how we lost the game. The set scores can tell,' said Barasa.
Okoko started in place of regular and former national team setter Joy Lusenaka.
KPC Managing Director Joe Sang said: 'We are extremely proud of our teams achievement in Cairo. They continue to bring immense pride to the company and the country at large. We will support them even as they train their eyes on the ultimate prize - Champions of Africa 2024.
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