FIREWORKS IN DAR

KPA, Equity renew rivalry in Dar, ticket to Cairo at stake

Whereas the bankers' tactician Sylvia Kamau-Ocholla has no injury worries, the porters coach Anthony Ojukwu has promised to unleash all his arsenal in the final.

In Summary

•In the semis, KPA thrashed Gladiator of Burundi 83-40 while Equity Bank blanked Don Bosco of Tanzania 76-36.

•Equity coach Sylvia Kamau-Ocholla hopes for improved consistency in bid for the regional title.

•KPA coach Ojukwu expects a spicy final as both teams go all out for the title. 

KPA's Selina Okumu (L) dribbles past Samba Mjomba of Equity Bank in a past league match.
KPA's Selina Okumu (L) dribbles past Samba Mjomba of Equity Bank in a past league match.
Image: ERICK BARASA

Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) and Equity Bank clash in a FIBA Africa Zone Five Club Championships decider at National Indoor Stadium, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Tuesday evening.

At stake in this all-Kenyan affair that tips off at 7pm is a ticket to the Africa club show that is slated for Cairo, Egypt later.

In their penultimate matches played yesterday, KPA thrashed Gladiator of Burundi 83-40 while Equity Bank blanked Don Bosco of Tanzania 76-36.

So far both teams remain unbeaten going into the final fixture of this six-team tournament expected to be a treat for the Tanzanian port city fans.

Upbeat bankers' tactician Sylvia Kamau-Ocholla said she has no injury worries and will be going all out to reclaim the regional title.

"We will use our experience as all my players have played at this level before," said Kamau-Ocholla.

"We intend to improve on our consistency in scoring, put pressure on their defence and exploit our outside shooting."

Lethal Betty Kananu, Cynthia Maweu, Belinda Okoth and Samba Mjomba should play key roles for the national champions.

The porters' long-serving coach, Anthony Ojukwu, said he believed his charges will stay focused and play their game.

"We expect a good game from two great teams. I believe my players will stay focused and play their game. The team that will settle first will have an edge over the other."

A fired up KPA will parade Ugandan centre Claire Lamumu, who erupted for a tournament-high 26 points in their last game.

The others are national team stars Victoria Reynolds and Natalie Mwangale together with Betty Kanga who have also done well.

KPA beat Rwanda Energy Group (REG) 67-57, Hoops 80-36 and Don Bosco 70-21.

Equity on the other hand dismissed REG 63-33, Gladiator 45-29 and Hoops 53-51.

In other matches from 2pm, The Hoops tackle Gladiators, Don Bosco meet REG and Equity Bank play KPA .