KOBA outwit Volleyball giants

HARARE - The Kutama Old Boys Association outwitted volleyball heavyweights, Bulldogs, 3-2 in the Cransburg's Super 8 tournament on October 4.
Bulldogs, who had never tasted defeat on the local scene, got a surprise when KOBA came from behind to grab the title in a tightly contested last set.
National team player and best spiker of the tournament, Tatenda Mapigoti, powered Bulldogs to a 2-0 lead with his powerful jump serves and attack, giving KOBA's experienced players Karlee Chiware, captain Tawanda Sithole, Kudzi Chironga and Everisto Mupukuta, a tough time.
But Chiware and Mupukuta turned the tables in the last three sets leading the attack as Sithole mounted a strong block.
Despite Bulldogs setter, Tawanda Pamire's splendid second balls that were met with a strong finish by Tendai Mupingu, KOBA had faith in Tendai Mugamu who scooped the best setter award.
"We could see it coming because we had so much prepared for this tournament, now I can say we are the team to beat," Sithole said.
Meanwhile, Gweru's Railton Cats won the women's edition of the Super 4 showdown.
They outwitted Dolphins and Jewel Sisters as Thobekile Mswazi and Patricia Muzokomba won the best spiker and most valuable player respectively.
Dolphins' Maceline Ngosi, was awarded the best receiver.
Jewel Sisters' Portia Chiwetu was dubbed the best blocker as the best setter award went to Eunice Mutede of J.S Harare.

Picture caption: Dolphins' Grace Chirumanzu volleys a fish ball behind J.S Harare's block. J.S won 3-2 over Dolphins.