This archive report was first published on 26 July 2021.
On Sunday, the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) women's team made a statement in the Kenya Handball Federation National League, defeating Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) 40-13 at the Nyayo National Stadium handball court in Nairobi.
With this win, KDF remain unbeaten in three matches, securing third position on the standings with six points.
JKUAT struggled to keep pace, trailing 5-19 at the breather.
Esther Gathoni and Lenah Njeri led the scoring for JKUAT with four and three goals respectively, while Sharon Mulei and Sarah Wasike of KDF scored 10 goals each.
Elsewhere, Nanyuki and Kenyatta University played to a 26-26 draw, with both teams tied 13-13 at the breather.
Nanyuki coach Fredrick Otieno expressed disappointment with the outcome, saying, "We would have won the match but the players relaxed at some point and we were punished. We will come back better,"
Meanwhile, KU coach Geoffrey Barasa noted improvement in his team.
On the men's side, National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) bounced back from a shock loss to GSU, defeating JKUAT 35-19.
Brian Wekukha and Timothy Kirimi led the scoring for NCPB with seven and five goals respectively, while Dolan Nimrod and Brian Juma top scored for JKUAT with nine and five goals respectively.
Additionally, KU men's team suffered a setback, losing to Black Mamba 30-24, despite having beaten KDF 32-31 on Saturday.
