09 February 2007
RWANDA : Egyptians set eyes on Algiers
Kenya 95-24 Burundi (women)
Kenya 101-85 Burundi (men)
Ethiopia 69-108 Egypt (men)
Today
Kenya v Rwanda (women)
Egypt v Kenya (men)
Amahoro Petit Stade is set to host what is expected to be an intriguing encounter today when the unbeaten Egyptians clash with Kenya.
Kenya’s men national basketball team is expected to play its heart out as it struggles to keep its hope of travelling to Algeria for the All Africa Games qualifiers/Zone V Basketball Championships alive.
Kenya, who have won two games one against Burundi and Ethiopia; and lost to Rwanda, is expected to have the Kigali crowd’s support behind them as they face the mighty Egyptian side that is yet to lose a game at this week long competition.
Despite the victory, Kenya was made to stay on her toes until the final quarter when she finally managed to wrap up a 101-85 victory over the Burundians.
The local fans will be hoping that Kenya upsets the Pharaohs because much as victory keeps Kenya on the road to Algeria, it also broadens Rwanda’s quest to be part of the continent’s biggest sports bonanza.
Egypt who from day one expressed their intentions as far as being part of this sport’s bonanza is concerned, were still unstoppable yesterday as they sealed their third victory of the competition with a 108-69 win over Ethiopia.
Meanwhile, in the ladies’ category, Kenya continued with her build-ups for the Algeria event with an effortless 95-24 victory over Burundi. The score is Kenya’s highest at the competition.
It was Kibaki’s side’s third consecutive victory of the competition and unquestionably gave Kenya a gate-pass to the 2007 All Africa Games.
It could be a consolation for the Kenyan nationals if the men’s team fails to make it for the competitions. Rwanda gets back into action tomorrow morning with the closing game of the week-long competition against Burundi.
BY JULIUS MBARAGA
Kenya 101-85 Burundi (men)
Ethiopia 69-108 Egypt (men)
Today
Kenya v Rwanda (women)
Egypt v Kenya (men)
Amahoro Petit Stade is set to host what is expected to be an intriguing encounter today when the unbeaten Egyptians clash with Kenya.
Kenya’s men national basketball team is expected to play its heart out as it struggles to keep its hope of travelling to Algeria for the All Africa Games qualifiers/Zone V Basketball Championships alive.
Kenya, who have won two games one against Burundi and Ethiopia; and lost to Rwanda, is expected to have the Kigali crowd’s support behind them as they face the mighty Egyptian side that is yet to lose a game at this week long competition.
Despite the victory, Kenya was made to stay on her toes until the final quarter when she finally managed to wrap up a 101-85 victory over the Burundians.
The local fans will be hoping that Kenya upsets the Pharaohs because much as victory keeps Kenya on the road to Algeria, it also broadens Rwanda’s quest to be part of the continent’s biggest sports bonanza.
Egypt who from day one expressed their intentions as far as being part of this sport’s bonanza is concerned, were still unstoppable yesterday as they sealed their third victory of the competition with a 108-69 win over Ethiopia.
Meanwhile, in the ladies’ category, Kenya continued with her build-ups for the Algeria event with an effortless 95-24 victory over Burundi. The score is Kenya’s highest at the competition.
It was Kibaki’s side’s third consecutive victory of the competition and unquestionably gave Kenya a gate-pass to the 2007 All Africa Games.
It could be a consolation for the Kenyan nationals if the men’s team fails to make it for the competitions. Rwanda gets back into action tomorrow morning with the closing game of the week-long competition against Burundi.
BY JULIUS MBARAGA
# posted by afrbk : 08:47
