Ulinzi Warriors Victor Odendo [Photo/Daily Nation]
Former basketball champions Ulinzi Warriors are keen on reclaiming the Kenya Basketball Federation league title following a strong performance over the weekend.
Ulinzi beat beat Nairobi City Thunder 74-70 and 75-56 to win Match One and Two in a playoff match at Africa Nazarene University over the weekend.
The two victories place Ulinzi in the semi- finals where they will meet the winners of the United States International University (USIU) versus Blades match.
The two teams currently stand at a stalemate ahead of their Match Three which is set to take place this weekend.
Ulinzi Warriors head Coach William Balozi has lauded his players for the efforts and says his players’ performance is a testimony that they are out to reclaim the league title and make a return to regional competitions next season.
“My boys have made me proud, but we still have an uphill task to win the league. I have noted with great concern that the rims at the Africa Nazarene University are tricky and the only way to beat them is to train my players to square-up and shoot in the perimeter,” Balozi said.