08 February 2007
KENYA : Kenyan women win as the men’s side lose to Rwanda
By Dann O’were in Kigali
Kenya’s chances of qualifying for the ninth All Africa Games got a jolt when Rwanda stunned them 75-64 in a hard fought match at Amahoro Petit Stadium.
This means Kenya must beat Egypt on Thursday to have a mathematical chance of qualifying. Rwanda’s Canadian-based Hamza Muhezamihigo hit the opening three-pointer and the victors were on the driving seat for a 23-5 first quarter advantage.
In the second quarter, Kenya put up a mediocre performance as Rwanda roared on, going to the break with a comfortable 42-26 lead.
Coach Ronny Owino changed tactics after the breather, assigning Simon Mugambi to check dangerous Hamza.
He kept him scoreless as Kenya roared to a 47-37 margin. It was Ancette Wafula who ignited this superb run as he scored eight points.
The raid continued as the last quarter began with Dan Gaiko hitting a basket for 49-51 and Yoni Wanambiro scoring to lock the duel for the first time at 51-51.
Cliff Ochieng swished a three-ponter and Kenya celebrated their first lead at 54-53 inside five minutes. Kenya failed to respond losing the tie in the last minute when Hamza raced for a dunk before a three pointer by Uwineza sealed their fate.
Wafula scored 16 points, Ochieng 11, while Gaiko had 10.
Kenya . . . . . . . .96 Rwanda . . . . . . . 40
Kenya whipped Rwanda 96-40 in the women’s encounter. They led 46-40 at the breather. Hilda Luvandwa led with 16 points, Samba Mjoba connected for 14, Volnet Wanyama 13, while 12 each from Gladys Wanyana and Angela Okoth. Burundi beat Ethiopia 87-70, Rwanda whipped Ethiopia 107-78 and Egypt beat Burundi 73-44 in other matches.
Meanwhile, Kenyans captured two seats during the Zone Five General Assembly elections in Kigali on Friday.
Former Kenya Basketball Federation chairman, Morris Aluanga, was elected president unopposed, while KBF secretary Vitalis Gode got the secretary’s post. Former boss Abdel Sharraf declined to seek re-election, but was picked as honorary president.
Kenya’s chances of qualifying for the ninth All Africa Games got a jolt when Rwanda stunned them 75-64 in a hard fought match at Amahoro Petit Stadium.
This means Kenya must beat Egypt on Thursday to have a mathematical chance of qualifying. Rwanda’s Canadian-based Hamza Muhezamihigo hit the opening three-pointer and the victors were on the driving seat for a 23-5 first quarter advantage.
In the second quarter, Kenya put up a mediocre performance as Rwanda roared on, going to the break with a comfortable 42-26 lead.
Coach Ronny Owino changed tactics after the breather, assigning Simon Mugambi to check dangerous Hamza.
He kept him scoreless as Kenya roared to a 47-37 margin. It was Ancette Wafula who ignited this superb run as he scored eight points.
The raid continued as the last quarter began with Dan Gaiko hitting a basket for 49-51 and Yoni Wanambiro scoring to lock the duel for the first time at 51-51.
Cliff Ochieng swished a three-ponter and Kenya celebrated their first lead at 54-53 inside five minutes. Kenya failed to respond losing the tie in the last minute when Hamza raced for a dunk before a three pointer by Uwineza sealed their fate.
Wafula scored 16 points, Ochieng 11, while Gaiko had 10.
Kenya . . . . . . . .96 Rwanda . . . . . . . 40
Kenya whipped Rwanda 96-40 in the women’s encounter. They led 46-40 at the breather. Hilda Luvandwa led with 16 points, Samba Mjoba connected for 14, Volnet Wanyama 13, while 12 each from Gladys Wanyana and Angela Okoth. Burundi beat Ethiopia 87-70, Rwanda whipped Ethiopia 107-78 and Egypt beat Burundi 73-44 in other matches.
Meanwhile, Kenyans captured two seats during the Zone Five General Assembly elections in Kigali on Friday.
Former Kenya Basketball Federation chairman, Morris Aluanga, was elected president unopposed, while KBF secretary Vitalis Gode got the secretary’s post. Former boss Abdel Sharraf declined to seek re-election, but was picked as honorary president.
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