Basketball in Africa

JKT dethroned Vijana ‘City Bulls’ to win the Kili RBA basketball League with a 68-53 victory in a seesaw men’s final match at the Indoor Stadium in Dar es Salaam today. The army men started with real intent to clinch the title. At half time JKT were leading 34-25.

JKT’s Juma Kisoky was unstoppable. He netted 24 points, while his team mate Himid Choka managed 11 points. Vijana’s notable scorers were Sudi Abdulrazak and Jacob Kalenga who netted 17 and 15 points alone.

Earlier, their sisters JKT Stars was crowned the new Kili RBA Ladies champions, after defeating Lady Lions 58-38 in a final match at the same venue today. Both teams started strongly in search for quick opening points. However, it was JKT who were much into the lime light.

They took a 31-15 lead at the half time. Doritha Mbunda scored 20 points, while her team mate Lulu Joseph managed 18 points. Lady Lions notable scorers were Sajda Ahmed and Nina Mliga, who scored 11 and nine points respectively. Jeshi Stars settled third in the league after defeating Cargo Ladies 73-61 in the third play off match, while Savio finished third in men’s who thrashed Tanzania Prisons 79-58.