Sports Updates - May 19, 2023

By Shyat Lemoshira
Basketball
The USIU-Africa basketball men’s team, the USIU-Africa Tigers, faced ABSA in the Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) playoffs in Nyayo Stadium. They beat ABSA 70-58 in Game 1 on Saturday, May 13 and were able to conquer them with a 71-51 win in Game 2 on Sunday, May 14.

The Flames, the USIU-Africa ladies’ basketball team, played against Strathmore Swords in the Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) playoffs in Nyayo Stadium. They defeated them 61-45 in Game 1 and 47-39 in Game 2.

Hockey
It was a sad weekend for the hockey men, Team Mashujaa as they lost back to back games against Western Jaguars (0-2) and Waza (0-2) on Saturday, May 13 and Sunday, May 14 respectively in City Park Stadium, Parklands. We wish Team Mashujaa the best as they face Sharks on Wednesday, May 17 at 5.30pm in City Park Stadium.

The USIU-Africa hockey ladies team, Team Spartans drew against Sailors 1-1 on Sunday, May 14 in City Park Stadium.

Rugby
The rugby men’s team, the USIU-Africa Martials will be traveling to Uganda for a tournament.

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