Action between Nyakach Girls’ and Kadika /ANGWENYI GICHANA

Nyanza region basketball champions Nyakach Girls started their title defence on a positive note, edging Kadika 77-28 as Term One games kicked off at Rapogi in Migori county.

Coached Kevin Otuoma said: “Our focus here is to retain our title. We are well prepared for this even though it will be a competitive championship.”

They led 42-7 at the break. 

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Favourites and last year’s semi-finalists, Tuk Jowi, edged Kereri Girls from Kisii 46-18.

In girls’ hockey, Ng’iya Girls started their hunt for the title with a comfortable 4-0 win over Huma Girls. Lucy Akoth struck twice as Faith Atieno and Hellen Joy added one each. 

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Coach Oduor Nyadida said: “It was a good game but the girls were fatigued since we played immediately after arrival. We want to compete and win the regional title. We want to qualify for the nationals and East Africa games.”

In boys’ handball, three-time Nyanza region champions Manyatta beat St Mary’s Yala 25-23 in a closely contested game.

“It was expected to be a tough game. I’m happy we emerged victorious. Our target is to win our fourth consecutive title,” said Manyatta coach Andrew Owino.

Games involving Nyamira county teams were postponed after a no-show. They were reportedly stranded at the county headquarters.

Thursday fixtures;

Boys’ basketball

Nyanchwa V Migori

Sawagongo V Ringa

Ekenyoro V Nyanchwa

Maseno V Sawagongo

Migori V Sawagongo

Ringa V Rapogi

Girls’ basketball;

Ngiya V Kadika

Asumbi V Katolo

Manga V Ng’iya

Kereri V Asumbi

Kadika V Nyakach

Katolo V Tuk Jowi

Girls’ handball

Ojijo Teko V Nyakach

Nyamira V Kadika

Ikonge V Ojijo Teko

Ndonyo V Nyamira

Nyakach V Ulanda

Kadika V Kudho

Boys’ handball

Kisii V Orero Boys

Maseno V Radienya

St Mary’s Yala V Kisii

Nyamira V Maseno

Orero V Manyatta

Radienya V Otaro

Girls’ hockey

Amaiko V Friends School Anjego

Ogande V Nyamira

Huma V Amaiko

Geke Mixed V Ogande

Friends School Anjego V Ng’iya

Nyamira V Agenga

Boys’ hockey

Cardinal Otunga V Mbita

Ringa Boys V Kanga

Mbita V Pe-Hill

Chianda V Cardinal Otunga

Kanga V Maseno School.

Rugby 15s

St Paul’s Gekano V Rapogi

St Mary’s Yala V Cardinal Otunga

Nyabondo V St Paul’s Gekano

Agoro Sare V St Mary’s Yala

Rapogi V Kisii School

Cardinal Otunga V Friends School Anjego