This archive report was first published on 19 October 2019.
On Saturday, October 19, 2019, the Kaloleni grounds witnessed thrilling matches in the Kenya Handball Federation league season. Champions National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) and Strathmore University men's handball teams maintained their perfect start to the season, winning their respective ties.
NCPB, who have won all their five matches, dominated University of Nairobi (UoN) 46-12. Robert Maranga (7) and John Wante (5) top-scored for NCPB, while Julius Rugut (5) and Dennis Odhiambo (4) shone for UoN in the lopsided encounter.
Strathmore University men's handball team, on the other hand, saw off Nanyuki 29-12 to move to the summit of the standings on 12 points from six matches. Simon Mutuku emerged top scorer for Strathmore with nine goals, while Paul Musembi top-scored for Nanyuki with four goals.
Strathmore coach Peter Mwathi expressed his team's desire to maintain their momentum and improve as the season progresses. 'We are doing well so far and we want to keep the momentum and get better as the season progresses,' said Mwathi, who doubles up as the national men's team coach.
