Zetech Sparks maintain perfect run

Despite a stunning victory over defending champions Equity Hawks, Zetech Sparks head coach Maurice Obilo admitted that his team did not start have the best of starts in their weekend clash. Zetech edged Equity 69-61 in a closely contested Kenya National Women’s Basketball Premier League match held at Nyayo Gymnasium, Nairobi. The win preserved their unbeaten streak in the league. “We started slowly against Equity. Heavy rains affected our travel, and players arrived at different times, so we didn’t get enough time to warm up together as a team,” Obilo lamented. “Nonetheless, our consistency throughout the game paid off. We kept doing the right things repeatedly, and that helped us win.” Obilo also praised Equity Hawks, recognizing their pedigree and experience. “Equity are a strong and seasoned team. This result doesn’t mean we’ll always beat them, but it shows the importance of hard work. They are the defending champions, have won the league several times, and know what it takes to bounce back,” he added. He further noted the growing competitiveness in the league: “All teams are improving day by day. The premier league is getting tougher, so we must keep working and stick to our game plan as we chase a good outcome this season.” Zetech sit second with 32 points after 17 games, boasting 15 wins and only two losses, with five games remaining. Equity, meanwhile, leads with 33 points from 19 matches, having won 14 and lost five. They have three games left in the regular season.
Courtesy of: citizen.digital