This archive report was first published on 26 November 2019.
On November 26, 2019, Kisumu Lady Bucks secured a spot in the Premier League after defeating Kenya Ports Authority Youth 3-1 in the women's National Division One semi-final play-offs.
Stephanie Nyarmasai, the team captain, was instrumental in their success, dominating the season and topping the score in the quarter-finals and semi-finals games.
With a stellar performance, Nyarmasai scored a game-high 21 points in the final match, securing a 62-50 victory for Kisumu Lady Bucks.
"I am very happy to have been there to help my team make a deserved return to the top league after three years wait and I now want to ensure this dominance continues to the top league next season," Nyarmasai said after their qualification to the final.
Team coach Davemichael Okoth vowed to rally his troops to silence Riara University in the five-match series finals, after the Nairobi-based side earned promotion to the Premiership.
University of Nairobi Terrorists and Kenyatta University Pirates also earned promotion from the men's Division One League to the Premiership, replacing World Hope and United States International University who were relegated.
