Basketball in Africa

Warriors Henry Malinga waltzed to a game high 19 points as two-year runner-up Warriors took command of the Airtel national basketball league at YMCA grounds, Wandegeya, Sunday.
Warriors, who have lost to D’Mark Power in the last finals, were spurred by Malinga as they beat KIU 61-56 in an exciting game.
Malinga was helped by Cyrus Kiviri and Ronnie Kasewu, who contributed 15 points each in a tight and exciting fight involving the top clubs that gave fans more reasons to flock to Wandegeya and enjoy such exciting games.
KIU Titans were boosted by Salim Ali and Francis Kasekende, who also scored 15 points each in a low scoring game coupled by a number of turn overs from the university side and the cheap give away of balls, brought about by uncoordinated passes.
They however got a consolation when their women team beat Nabisunsa 72-36 in the women competition.