Titans face off with Thunder in KBF thriller

Zetech Titans' head coach Job Munene is hoping to guide his charges back to winning ways after their defeat away in Mombasa to league holders KPA. 

The Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) varsity side made a return to the top tier league this season and as the tactician hopes to have the team not only remain in the top tier but also qualify for the playoffs, he says this weekend's matches are important to post good results. 

Munene's charges play Nairobi City Thunder on Saturday from 4pm at Nyayo Stadium before facing Terror on Sunday at the same venue and time. 

"Against Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) in Mombasa, we had 22 turnovers and missed easy shots which is an area we need to correct in this weekend’s matches. 

The youngsters in the team were impressive in Mombasa but the more expressed players played below expectations. Our defense is good and has to remain that way as Thunder have good shooters we need to stop if we are to win," offered Munene. 

Sadat Gaya's Thunder will not be easy to beat as they have proven to be a hard nut to crack for many teams despite being on a rebuilding path. 

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In addition to facing Thunder, Munene's charges have to settle scores with University of Nairobi (UoN) Terror on Sunday in a varsity Derby that has all the ingredients of a thriller. 

"We really need this win against Terror. I am using my players to step up and deliver. On the weekend, I was impressed with Rodney Sande's performance against KPA and if he can be on the same form this weekend and have the others give their best, we will be playing for two wins," added Munene. 

Meanwhile, Kenyatta University sides Oryx women and Pirates are away in Kisumu where they play Lady Bucks and Kisumu Lakeside respectively. 

Head coach Caleb Osewe says both sides are ready for the challenge ahead having reported back to school well in time to prepare for these matches. 

"We have trained well since we reported back to school for the new semester. Even though we will miss some players who moved to other teams while others grudated, I believe the new signings will give us a positive result. 

The women's match will be a trick one as mh players are not yet where I would want them to be but I remain confident they can deliver," offered Osewe 

Weekend fixtures (Nyayo Indoor Arena)

SATURDAY

8.00am FOOT PRINTS VS KISII VIPERS WD1

9.30am JKUAT WARRIORS VS KISII RAPTORS MD2

11.00am LITTLE PRINCE VS KISII POLYTECHNIC MD2

12.30pm STORMS VS JKUAT LYNX WP

2.00pm EAGLE WINGS VS ANU PANTHERS WP

4.00pm ZETECH TITANS VS THUNDER MP

KISUMU

11.00am KISUMU LADY BUCKS VS K U ORYX WP

12.30pm LAKESIDE VS K U PIRATES MP

KAKAMEGA

9.00am BUTERE GIRLS VS TH3 SWISH

10.30am NEBULAS VS NIBS MD2

MOMBASA

10.00am BAOBAB BLAZERS VS FEBA

 4.00pm CONGO NETS VS FEBA MD2

SUNDAY

MOMBASA 

9.00am MOISCHERS NETS VS FEBA MD2 

KAKAMEGA

9.00am WESTERN DELIGHT VS TH3 SWISH WD1

NYAYO

8.00am Z U DEVELOPMENT VS KISII VIPERS WD1

9.30am JKUAT WARRIORS VS KISII RAPTORS MD2

11.00am HOPE VS KISII POLYTECHNIC MD2

12.30pm JKUAT STRAYCATS VS ABSA MD

2.00pm EQUITY HAWKS VS JKUAT LYNX WP

4.00pm ZETECH TITANS VS TERROR MP.