GOAL FEST

Sharks reign over Amazons as NCPB pip Mambas in handball ties

Ulinzi's 45-16 win moves them to second spot with 14 points from eight matches as champions Nairobi Water remain unbeaten with 18 points from similar number of games.

In Summary

•In another women's tie, National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB)  whipped Amazons 41-16 after taking a 20-6 half time lead

•In the men's division, NCPB and Black Mamba renewed their long time rivalry with the former recording a close 27-25 triumph

NCPB's Elvin Otieno tackles Martin Ngugi of Black Mamba in a past handball league match.
Handball NCPB's Elvin Otieno tackles Martin Ngugi of Black Mamba in a past handball league match.
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Ulinzi Sharks gunned down Amazon 45-16 in a women's handball league  match at Nyayo National Stadium yesterday.

The soldiers had a slow start, taking a 17-7 half-time lead before returning in the second half with all guns blazing to outscore their rivals 28-6.

Sarah Wasike and Caren Lotengema scored 14 and  10 points respectively as Deborah Nkirote and Priscilla Jebet scored five and four goals apiece.

The win moves Ulinzi to  second spot with 14 points from eight matches. Champions Nairobi Water remain unbeaten with 18 points from a similar number of games.

In another women's tie, National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB)  whipped Amazons 41-16 after taking a 20-6 half time lead. 

Sarah Mabonga tallied 13 goals whereas Diana Kerubo added eight more. The losers were propped up by Nkirote who dropped six

In the men's division, NCPB and Black Mamba renewed their long time rivalry with the former recording a close 27-25 triumph.

Timothy Kirimi scored seven goals while John Wanye and Nicholas Okore each bagged four for NCPB who now lead the men's table with 28 points.

Pau Ondara managed seven and Sidney Omondi five for the losers who were down 14-12 at half time.

There will be matches today  at the same venue starting morning. Strathmore will play GSU, Tuk meets Generation, Buccaneers tackle Kenyatta University as Nairobi Water entertain Kenyatta University