This archive report was first published on 9 November 2019.
On November 9, 2019, the Kenya Hockey Union League witnessed two crucial matches at the City Park Stadium that left Sikh Union and JKUAT on the brink of relegation.
Sikh Union succumbed to Greensharks 4-2 in the men's Premier League, while JKUAT fell to Lakers 2-0 in the women's top flight.
Despite scoring through Peter Njoroge and Ian Shama, Sikh Union remained second from bottom with nine points from 16 matches, two points ahead of relegation candidates Parklands.
Strathmore University, also at risk of relegation with 10 points from 14 matches, will face Kenya Police on Sunday in a bid to avoid the drop.
Greensharks' Chris Mchwanju and Clayson Mudoga scored a brace each to secure their team's win.
JKUAT, meanwhile, remained winless with two points from 12 matches.
Sikh Union captain Simon Odhiambo expressed optimism, stating that their chances of remaining in the top tier were not yet over.
“We conceded easy goals and all along we have been forced to chase the game which is not good and at the end of it all it has always worked against us and today was not any different,” Odhiambo said.
Greensharks captain Victor Osiche emphasized the importance of maintaining focus to achieve their goal of finishing second in the season.
