Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) teams, Ulinzi men and women, had a successful outings in the ongoing Kenya Handball Federation League at the weekend.
They beat seasoned sides to clearly show their intentions. On Sunday, Ulinzi Men side saw off National Youth Service 55-18 in a one sided affair at Nyayo Stadium Handball Court.
In this particular fixture, Gideon Kiprotich had nine goals followed by Noah Cheruiyot (eight) with the pair of Abel Weru and Paul Kakai both on seven goals.
This game was closed at 28-13 during the break with NYS top scorer being Dennis Kiptanui with a paltry five goals. It was a contest that was nearly null as Ulinzi Men dominated all spheres offensively and defensively. The soldiers were quick on attack and organised in covering their goal area as NYS struggled to measure up
In another Men’s challenge played Saturday, Ulinzi Men overpowered Inspired 46-17 in another one-sided duel.
There were 10 different outfield players on the score-sheet for victors with the deadly Gideon Kiprotich once again coming to the party with a leading contribution of eight goals.
Meanwhile The par-71 Nyali Golf & Country Club played host to eleventh leg of the 2023 NCBA Golf Series on Saturday. Leg attracted a remarkable assembly of 180 golfers, including six juniors, who converged to compete for the top honours.
Home player Olaf Grothey, playing off handicap 3, carded an impressive round of 72 gross to claim overall title of the tournament. He finished four points better than fellow club mate, Mohdhar Abubakar, playing off handicap 6, who carded a round of 76 gross to claims the winner’s position in ahead of handicap 10 Jimmy Kingori who ended the round with 77 gross.
The margins were close as well in the ladies’ category that was won by Mary Kandu after she carded 82 gross, beating Truphena Oyaro on countback. Among the juniors, Alyssa Jamal, showcased remarkable skills and talent, managing an impressive score of 78 gross to claim the bragging rights.
Following their triumph, the six top golfers become the latest addition to the list of players who have booked their slots to play in the tournament’s finals set for December at Sigona Golf Club.
In other categories, Mughal Akram and Pauline Gichara were stars in the Longest Drive challenge among the men and ladies, respectively. At the same time, Rose Njogu claimed the Nearest to the Pin challenge.
Charles Malema of Black Mamba attempts to score during their past KHF Men Premier League match against Desert Scorpions. PD/ RODGERS NDEGWA
