Ulinzi shot down National Youth Service 55-18 in a Kenya Handball Federation (KHF) league clash at Nyayo National Stadium on Sunday.
However, coach Nickson Oyaro remained unamused, saying had his charges been more lethal in front of goal, they would have rattled in more goals and posteda resounding victory.
“We played well but there are a few mistakes we made that must be corrected going forward. We were off-target in most of our attempts. Had we converted them, our scores would have been more,” he noted.
“But we were playing only our first game of the season and we will work on that. As for now, we will welcome the win and also take one game at a time.”
The soldiers, who finished runner-up to champions National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB), hope to go one better this year. They took a 28-13 lead at the break and went all the way.
Gideon Kiprotich bagged nine goals while new signings Paul Kakai and Abel Weru all managed to score seven each. NYS had five from Dennis Kiptanui and three from Mathew Nguma.
It was a double victory for Ulinzi as Sharks also torched debutants Mountain Queens 54-5. Sarah Wasike and Martha Lavenda were the top marksmen hitting 10 goals a piece in that duel.
“The ladies started off well and we hope to challenge for this title this year,” Oyaro offered.
NYS Women, who trailed 17-8 at half-time, came from behind to hold Daystar University to 27-27 and share the spoils. Sylviah Marete bagged 15 points for NYS while the students had 14 from Meldone Akoth.
Daystar University men dismissed Wakanda 32-28 in a closely fought encounter. Okwako Amos tallied 12 and Andrew Obukui shot 10. Wakanda had 10 from Mbaraka Ismael.In matches played on Saturday, champions NCPB and Nairobi Water Queens were unstoppable as they displayed class.
NCPB whacked Wakanda 55-13 as Morgan Simiyu registered 13 goals. William Malui and Timothy Kirimi grabbed nine and eight respectively.
“We thank God as everything went as planned. We had a solid defence and a good offense. Every fixture counts and we have to give our best,” said Millers’ coach Bryan Mathews.
Water Queens on the other hand thrashed Mountain Queens 45-9 as Gladys Musambai nailed eight goals with Gadys Chilo managing five.
Mountain Queens had nine goals from Joyce Njeri and eight from Sarah Machuma.
Black Mamba had 13 goals from Morgan Juma and eight from Betwell Kiprop as they beat Wakanda 38-19. Daystar University men’s side hit Inspired 34-29.
