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Syrus Kiviri and Philip Ameny scored 20 and 19 points respectively for Warriors while Oilers center Kami Kabangu and Landry Ndikumana made 19 and 10 points accordingly.
City Oilers, the defending Champions of the National Basketball League lost to Pemba Warriors on Friday evening in a competitive game played at YMCA grounds in Wandegeya. Although both teams put up a good fight to ensure most of the points count, Warriors won the game by 72-68.
In the first quarter, the Oilers led 13-7 before Warriors made a comeback to close the gap and ensure a tie of 25-25 by the end of the second quarter. The third quarter saw the Warriors with a slim lead of 47-43 following a good start of the game. Two three pointer shorts from Guard Syrus Kiviri and center Philip Ameny saw the Warriors take a comfortable lead.
Syrus Kiviri and Philip Ameny scored 20 and 19 points respectively for Warriors while Oilers center Kami Kabangu and Landry Ndikumana made 19 and 10 points accordingly. City Oil has only three loses in the tournament after it had an unbeaten run in the first round. City Oiler's Captain Jimmy Enabu says that although they came prepared for the game, they faced a tough team in Warriors.
He says that although they lost the game, they played the game well and are still hoping to take the championship this year. City Oil is a three time champion of the national basketball league. Meanwhile, Martha Soigi went a game high 29 points to give Kampala City Council Authority (KCCA) Leopards a comfortable lead against Nkumba Lady Marines.
Nkumba's star, Brenda Ekone made 21 points in a game that ended 73-45 in favor of KCCA.
In the first quarter, the Oilers led 13-7 before Warriors made a comeback to close the gap and ensure a tie of 25-25 by the end of the second quarter. The third quarter saw the Warriors with a slim lead of 47-43 following a good start of the game. Two three pointer shorts from Guard Syrus Kiviri and center Philip Ameny saw the Warriors take a comfortable lead.
Syrus Kiviri and Philip Ameny scored 20 and 19 points respectively for Warriors while Oilers center Kami Kabangu and Landry Ndikumana made 19 and 10 points accordingly. City Oil has only three loses in the tournament after it had an unbeaten run in the first round. City Oiler's Captain Jimmy Enabu says that although they came prepared for the game, they faced a tough team in Warriors.
He says that although they lost the game, they played the game well and are still hoping to take the championship this year. City Oil is a three time champion of the national basketball league. Meanwhile, Martha Soigi went a game high 29 points to give Kampala City Council Authority (KCCA) Leopards a comfortable lead against Nkumba Lady Marines.
Nkumba's star, Brenda Ekone made 21 points in a game that ended 73-45 in favor of KCCA.
