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Lakers Defeat JKUAT in Nairobi Hockey Match

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Nyakundi Report

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This archive report was first published on 10 November 2019.

Published on November 10, 2019, Lakers, a debutant in the Kenya Hockey Union women's Premier League, secured a 2-0 win over Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) at City Park.

The victory saw the Kisumu-based side move to fifth place, tied on 18 points with fourth-placed Strathmore University Scorpions.

Edna Vallerie and captain Linah Barasa scored two first-quarter goals, reviving Lakers' hopes of a good finish.

JKUAT, however, suffered a bad day, losing the relegation battle and remaining winless after 12 outings.

Despite their efforts, JKUAT's demotion to the Super League was sealed in the first 11 minutes of the game.

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