Champions National Cereals and Produce Board return to action with two Kenya Handball Federation (KHF) league matches at Nyayo Stadium this weekend.
Coach Bryan Mathews said they target to return to winning ways but their fitness must be top-notch as they seek to catch up with their opponents, who have played more second-leg matches.
“We are not taking any match lightly. Every match is like a final to us. The women are also ready. We have no serious injuries and we look forward to a good outing over the weekend,” said Mathews.
NCPB men meet Boomerang on Saturday and Eshiton Situma-led Strathmore University on Sunday. Second-placed Ulinzi will confront Kenyatta University and coach Nickson Oyaro expects good results after tough training all week.
They won’t underrate their opponents, he said.
Leaders General Service Unit, who have 26 points, play Desert Scorpions. The paramilitary side hope dangermen Christopher Mayiende and Erick Nyamweya will keep their fine form.
Equity Bank also return to action with two matches lined up. The bankers play Technical University of Kenya (TUK) and Boomerang.
On-form Ulinzi Sharks bank their hopes on the rampaging Sarah Wasike and Sharon Mulei when they meet lowly New Hope in a women’s fixture.
Champions Nairobi Water Queens will tackle Kenyatta University on Sunday keen on returning to winning ways.
On top of the table with 26 points, the champions fell 27-26 to Bungoma-based Rangers in their first defeat in 11 years.
They will hinge their hopes on Gail Eucabeth and Brenda Musambai.
Fixtures
Saturday:
Men; Ulinzi v KU, GSU v Desert Scorpions, Equity Bak v TUK, NCPB v Boomerang
Women; New Hope v Ulinzi Sharks, KU v NCPB v
Sunday:
Men; Boomerang v Equity Bank, Tuk v KU, Young City v Boomerang, Strathmore University v NCPB
Women: KU v Amazon, Water Queens v KU
