Kenya Pipeline volleyball players in action. /HANDOUT

The Kenya Pipeline Volleyball Team booked a place in the semi-finals of the CAVB Women’s African Club Championship after a convincing 3–1 victory over Directorate of Criminal Investigations Volleyball Club in a Nairobi Derby clash played in Cairo.

Kenya Pipeline volleyball players in action. /HANDOUT
Pipeline took control of the match early, winning the first two sets 25–17 and 25–12 with a dominant display. Their strong serving, organised defence and sharp attacking play left DCI struggling to keep pace.

DCI, however, mounted a fightback in the third set, edging it 25–21 to briefly shift momentum and keep the contest alive.

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Kenya Pipeline volleyball player in action against DCI./HANDOUT
But Pipeline responded with authority in the fourth set, regaining control to seal it 25–16 and close out the match.

Kenya Pipeline volleyball player in action. /HANDOUT
Kenya Pipeline volleyball player in action. /HANDOUT
The Oilers’ performance was marked by disciplined execution and strong team coordination, particularly in the second set, where they delivered a clinical 25–12 win to underline their superiority.

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With the win, Pipeline advance to the semi-finals, where they will face the winner of the quarter-final clash between Kenya Commercial Bank Volleyball Club and Mayo Kani Evolution Volleyball Club.