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KPA turn on class to reach final of Zone V qualifiers
KPA's Natalie Akinyi (left) vies for the ball with Margaret Ayieko of Strathmore University Swords during their Kenya Basketball Federation Premier League play-offs semi-final match at Nyayo National stadium on May 14, 2023.
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What you need to know:
- Led by veteran captain Natalie Akinyi, who had an exceptional performance sinking in 22 points, KPA were too strong for the Ugandan champions whom they almost dominated in all departments in the first three quarters of the match
- Apart from Akinyi, other top scorers for KPA were Reynolds who sunk in 15 points and Okumu 13
- KPA’s coach Anthony Ojukwu said the game was very tough and tactical but their game plan worked well
Kenya Ports Authority on Friday defeated JKL Lady Dolphins of Uganda 74-53 to storm into the final of the ongoing Zone V Africa Women Basketball League qualifiers in Kigali, Rwanda.
Led by veteran captain Natalie Akinyi, who had an exceptional performance sinking in 22 points, KPA were too strong for the Ugandan champions whom they almost dominated in all departments in the first three quarters of the match.
