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Handball: NCPB, Nairobi Water storm final of regional tourney
John Wante (left) of National Cereal and Produce Board (NCPB) vies with Brian Juma of General Service Unit during their Kenya Handball Federation National League match at Nyayo National Stadium on July 24, 2021. NCPB have qualified for the final of the ongoing East And Central Africa Handball Clubs Championship.
Photo credit: File | Chris Omollo | Nation Media Group
What you need to know:
- Cereals defeated Rwanda Police 28-25 in the semi-final played on Friday, while Nairobi Water defeated Jeshi La Kujenga Taifa (JKT) of Tanzania 36-18 in their third match of the event that is being played in round robin format
- Cereals coach Brian Mathews, who coaches both the men and women's teams said they are unstoppable
- Nairobi Water team manager and former national team player Caroline Kusa exuded confidence her side will retain the title
National Cereals and Produce Board (men) and Nairobi Water (women) teams are determined to defend their East And Central Africa Handball Clubs Championship titles when the event concludes at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi on Saturday.
NCPB beat Ngome of Tanzania 24-18 while Nairobi Water overwhelmed their compatriots Cereals 25-21 in the final of last year's edition held in Zanzibar.
