Mars Alba joins Akari Chargers
The Chargers confirmed the development on Wednesday, days after Choco Mucho announced Alba's departure from the team.
"Chargers fam, can't wait to see you and sana suportahan n'yo ako with the Akari Chargers," Alba said in a video.
Alba is expected to replace fellow Lasallian Michelle Cobb who has retired from competitive volleyball and is now Akari's assistant team manager.
—JKC, GMA Integrated News
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