Thika subject Strathmore to third loss as Ulinzi win
The result for the varsity side puts their Super Cup ambition under some considerable amount of pressure with three matches left.
The result for the varsity side puts their Super Cup ambition under some considerable amount of pressure with three matches left.
The match set to be played at Nyayo Handball Court from noon highlights the days action as the league enters the homestretch.
In an eagerly-awaited clash against General Service Unit (GSU), the millers were dominant picking an easy 32-20 victory to continue their unbeaten streak
The Kenya Handball Federation (KHF) men's league match was crucial for either side as the paramilitary side is keen to maintain their Super Cup slot
Strathmore trailed for the better part of the match, sometimes finding themselves four goals adrift against a K.U side keen to cause an upset
Other matches of the day saw Kimilili-based Rangers Women pick a 41-26 win over Thika's Amazon before playing for a 35-all draw against Kenyatta University.
With a majority of the team's through to the second leg for the women's league and most of the men's team having played more than half of their games, the league is projected to conclude in mid March.
The former Kenyan international, who also doubles up as the NCPB ladies team head coach led the millers to the East and Central Africa Club championship title
Speaking after the game, NCPB skipper Timothy Karimi said, “The game wasn’t easy, JKT is not a bad team, they have trained, have good chemistry. Experience has helped us a lot.”
Brenda Musambai and Brenda Ariviza scored 9 and 8 goals respectively with Michele Oyoo adding 6 goals for Nairobi Water