16 May 2009
UGANDA : DMark Power battle Ndejje
by Ismail Dhakaba Kigongo
Kampala
Today/Men
Power v Ndejje, 6.30pm
Bush Court v Rhino, 3.30pm
Berkley v C. High (12.30pm)
TLC v Bugema (9.30am)
Women
Rhino v KIU Rangers, 5pm
Seroma v Mak Cubs, 11am
On their MTN-Fuba National Basketball League debut, Ndejje University Angels got off a dream start defeating Kampala City Council (KCC) Lions exactly two weeks ago before they were sent tumbling back to earth back by six-time champions Mogas Falcons.
Still smarting from the mauling by Mogas Falcons, the test for the defending champions DMark Power – arguably the toughest for any team this season – arrives for the Angels at Lugogo Indoor Stadium this evening.
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After enhancing their stability by confirming the appointments of Brian Wathum and Norman Blick as coach and captain respectively earlier this week, DMark Power could be in the mood to maintain their rampant start which has already accounted for Falcons and Nkumba Marines.
But Angels’ Team Manager-cum-coach Walker Obedi, a self acclaimed ‘Special One’, is not falling for Power’s hype.
“Against Falcons, we showed a lot of inexperience. We trailed 4-18 in the first quarter (against Falcons) committing lots of mistakes. Our training sessions have been intense since to improve on our speed and execution,” Obedi told Daily Monitor.
Obedi, a novice who led the University side to promotion from Division II last season, is banking on Cyrus Kiviiri, the duo of Moses Otem and Donald Ssali (both signed from Miracle Eagles), to slow down Norman and MVP Ben Komaketch.
“I have a game plan to limit Power’s fast-breaks and shooting outside the arc,” Obedi boasted.
Elsewhere, Bush Court clash with 1997 champions Charging Rhino as Berkley face Crane High in Division II. In Division III, TLC face Bugema University.
In the women’s league, Amazon Rhino battle KIU Rangers while Seroma High Ladies encounter Makerere Cubs.
The national basketball League is bankrolled byu MTN Uganda who have contuniously increased the package every season.
Kampala
Today/Men
Power v Ndejje, 6.30pm
Bush Court v Rhino, 3.30pm
Berkley v C. High (12.30pm)
TLC v Bugema (9.30am)
Women
Rhino v KIU Rangers, 5pm
Seroma v Mak Cubs, 11am
On their MTN-Fuba National Basketball League debut, Ndejje University Angels got off a dream start defeating Kampala City Council (KCC) Lions exactly two weeks ago before they were sent tumbling back to earth back by six-time champions Mogas Falcons.
Still smarting from the mauling by Mogas Falcons, the test for the defending champions DMark Power – arguably the toughest for any team this season – arrives for the Angels at Lugogo Indoor Stadium this evening.
basket.jpg
After enhancing their stability by confirming the appointments of Brian Wathum and Norman Blick as coach and captain respectively earlier this week, DMark Power could be in the mood to maintain their rampant start which has already accounted for Falcons and Nkumba Marines.
But Angels’ Team Manager-cum-coach Walker Obedi, a self acclaimed ‘Special One’, is not falling for Power’s hype.
“Against Falcons, we showed a lot of inexperience. We trailed 4-18 in the first quarter (against Falcons) committing lots of mistakes. Our training sessions have been intense since to improve on our speed and execution,” Obedi told Daily Monitor.
Obedi, a novice who led the University side to promotion from Division II last season, is banking on Cyrus Kiviiri, the duo of Moses Otem and Donald Ssali (both signed from Miracle Eagles), to slow down Norman and MVP Ben Komaketch.
“I have a game plan to limit Power’s fast-breaks and shooting outside the arc,” Obedi boasted.
Elsewhere, Bush Court clash with 1997 champions Charging Rhino as Berkley face Crane High in Division II. In Division III, TLC face Bugema University.
In the women’s league, Amazon Rhino battle KIU Rangers while Seroma High Ladies encounter Makerere Cubs.
The national basketball League is bankrolled byu MTN Uganda who have contuniously increased the package every season.
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