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Kenya Handball Federation Super Cup will be played mid-next month, the national governing body has announced.
KHF fixtures coordinator George Asimeto said the national league second leg fixtures will end in the second week of June, giving room for the six-team cup competition.
“We have a few matches before the league ends. After the final games, those who qualify for the (Super Cup) tournament will head straight to action. Those who miss out will start preparations for the new season,” said Asimeto.
“The Super Cup teams will take a two-week break as the rest start the new season.”
Meanwhile, Young City lost their 17th league game when they fell 36-31 to Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (Jkuat) on Sunday.
The Juja-based students had a strong 21-11 lead and had no problem keeping the advantage until the final whistle. They have won nine of their 20 ties.
Ryan Mwathi tallied 10 goals while Lewis Maraga shot nine for Jkuat. Saulo Mwathi and Joel Mwasa bagged eight and seven goals respectively for Young City.
Ulinzi maintained their top spot in the 25-team table after a 41-17 win over Jkuat. The soldiers have 39 points from 20 games.
General Service Unit (GSU), who upset Equity Bank 32-31 are second with 38 points from 21 games. Champions National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) are third on 36 points.
Nairobi Water Queens defeated Amazon 33-22 to remain top of the women’s league with 34 points from 18 games. Amazon suffered a 33-6 loss to second-placed Ulinzi Sharks.
Sharks have 30 points, the same as third-placed NCPB. The two have played 17 matches each.