29 April 2008
TANZANIA : Spartans an Edge Above Basket Kings
by Victor Machota
Arusha
The Spartans basketball sports club thumped Kings of Kaloleni 60-54 in a friendly meet at Soweto grounds on April 19.
The seemingly aggressive Spartans walked out of the pitch with 17 baskets against the King's 14 at the first breather.
At the second break the results stood at 34-31 in favour of Spartans.
hough at the start of the last round of the game the difference was only two baskets, the Spartans scored quick last baskets to make the final result reading at 60-54.
Spartans captain said the friendly match was meant to promote friendship and promote sportsmanship
Kings captain Bariki Joseph said his team was preparing for the coming Muungano cup championships in Zanzibar from 20 April 20.
Arusha youths now taking interest in basketball
Arusha
The Spartans basketball sports club thumped Kings of Kaloleni 60-54 in a friendly meet at Soweto grounds on April 19.
The seemingly aggressive Spartans walked out of the pitch with 17 baskets against the King's 14 at the first breather.
At the second break the results stood at 34-31 in favour of Spartans.
hough at the start of the last round of the game the difference was only two baskets, the Spartans scored quick last baskets to make the final result reading at 60-54.
Spartans captain said the friendly match was meant to promote friendship and promote sportsmanship
Kings captain Bariki Joseph said his team was preparing for the coming Muungano cup championships in Zanzibar from 20 April 20.
Arusha youths now taking interest in basketball