A1 CHALLENGE 44:42 MAKERERE SPARKS
A1 Challenge narrowly grounded a victory against Makerere Sparks in a game which saw them play unconvincingly as was the case against the Cubs a week ago.
The game saw Wiltshere Dorothy Kabasiima face her former team mates and if that is not an emotional return then i do not know what is.
Sparks started with a bang with all their players approach the game with urgency and hunger and aggressiveness. Dorothy, Hellen, Bridget Kalanguka all working well to make it hard for the A1 Challenge offense to co ordinate as a unit.
And they indeed led for quite a while till about the third quarter when Khisa Mary and Olivia Mulwana led the team to a come back from the dead so to speak.
With the Sparks beginning the game in high gear, the A1 Challenge ladies need the gritty defense of Barbra and the command of Mulwana Olivia who led the comeback "from-the-dead" if i may say.
Olivia with a couple of 3 pointer shots that helped narrow the Sparks lead. The rest was left for the new signings to finish off and give a clear cut reason as to why they were bought by the A1 Challenge Club.
By the end of the fourth quarter, it was too tight to call and clearly you could see how tense the players looked.
They say big moments call for "big players" and it showed when Coach Nyambogo Hamza substituted Lillian, Fredrikah and kept Carol and Barbra towards the end to tighten the grip defensively.
As Kyomugisha Gloria was later brought on to emphasize urgency in the mentality of the players that they wanted nothing short of a win, which they eventually grabbed in the end.
There's a great sigh of relief after the final whistle was blown.
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Friday, June 24, 2011
A1 Challenge Prepare To Face Makerere Sparks
As we near the end of round one in the FUBA league, most of the teams are fighting for every single point to ensure a decent finish.
Both these teams face off this evening in the first game and kick-off is at 6:00pm.
A1 Challenge is riding high on confidence following their thumping of Makerere Cubs a week ago.
In a recent word with Coach Nyambogo Hamza, he was modest n said,"This is just another game that we plan to go all out and do our best. I believe the girls are learning alot and getting more comfortable with each other so looking forward to a good game today."
Makerere Sparks hope that their performance will be sparkling following a dismal show in this first round. The last time they were in action was about a fortnight ago, where they crumbled before KIU Rangers.
With alot of preparation and hard work we wait to see how much resistance they will stage against the A1 Challenge offense.
Well known for chocking in the last lap to the end of a game, we all hope that the Sparks camp rights the wrongs and produce a fight today.
With Hellen, Bridget and Charlyn all known for their hardwork, we hope their coach can juggle these talents well and put up a sparkling Sparky game.
A1 Challenge will be delighted to all their options available. Khisa Mary, Mulwana Olivia and Kyomugisha Gloria all fit and looking good to lead the team.
The experience of Vicky comes in handy. And Dorcas Bagiire will also look to contribute in whichever way Coach Hamza deems it fit.
Defensively Mugasha Carol, Barbra Okot and Fredrikah knitting pretty well and the question being asked now is, can they chock the Sparks offense?
Looking good in their transitional game, A1 Challenge will be looking at Bazira Liz to lead them again as they plan to put up a challenge against Sparks. With new signings all settling quick, they look to sting Sparks real hard this evening.
Doreen's work rate is impeccable and Lillian's jump shot in the D area is on-point.
I could go on and on. Action kicks off today at 6:00pm at YMCA courts.
In other related news, the Kyambogo Warriors host the Mountain Dew Falcons in the second game this Friday evening at 8pm.
See you there. Peace
Both these teams face off this evening in the first game and kick-off is at 6:00pm.
A1 Challenge is riding high on confidence following their thumping of Makerere Cubs a week ago.
In a recent word with Coach Nyambogo Hamza, he was modest n said,"This is just another game that we plan to go all out and do our best. I believe the girls are learning alot and getting more comfortable with each other so looking forward to a good game today."
Makerere Sparks hope that their performance will be sparkling following a dismal show in this first round. The last time they were in action was about a fortnight ago, where they crumbled before KIU Rangers.
With alot of preparation and hard work we wait to see how much resistance they will stage against the A1 Challenge offense.
Well known for chocking in the last lap to the end of a game, we all hope that the Sparks camp rights the wrongs and produce a fight today.
With Hellen, Bridget and Charlyn all known for their hardwork, we hope their coach can juggle these talents well and put up a sparkling Sparky game.
A1 Challenge will be delighted to all their options available. Khisa Mary, Mulwana Olivia and Kyomugisha Gloria all fit and looking good to lead the team.
The experience of Vicky comes in handy. And Dorcas Bagiire will also look to contribute in whichever way Coach Hamza deems it fit.
Defensively Mugasha Carol, Barbra Okot and Fredrikah knitting pretty well and the question being asked now is, can they chock the Sparks offense?
Looking good in their transitional game, A1 Challenge will be looking at Bazira Liz to lead them again as they plan to put up a challenge against Sparks. With new signings all settling quick, they look to sting Sparks real hard this evening.
Doreen's work rate is impeccable and Lillian's jump shot in the D area is on-point.
I could go on and on. Action kicks off today at 6:00pm at YMCA courts.
In other related news, the Kyambogo Warriors host the Mountain Dew Falcons in the second game this Friday evening at 8pm.
See you there. Peace
Sunday, June 19, 2011
A1 Challenge Trounce Makerere Cubs Leaving Them For Dead
A1 CHALLENGE 92 : 11 MAKERERE CUBS
Two clubs in contrasting positions on the FUBA league table faced off.
A1 Challenge desperate to get back to winning ways after back to back defeats
from UCU Lady Canons and KCC Leopards and Makerere Cubs desperate to break their
losing streak since the season began.
Asking the Makerere Cubs to defeat the A1 Challenge would surely be a tall order.
And if it happened, it would be an early christmas present for the Cubs.
Last years' runners up lit up the court with their full-court press tactics totally chocking the Makerere Cubs defense. Making quick successive points without reply.
A1 Challenge defense led by Mugasha Carol and Okot Barbra stood up tall, limiting the Cubs to a meagre 11 point score.
From the start of the warm-ups, the Cubs players looked like they had already lost psychologically.
The team-work and athleticism are areas where A1 Challenge have put lots of emphasis and though these are early days, fruits can surely be seen.
Bazira Liz led the A1 Challenge score sheet with a total of 23 points as opposed to Makerere Cubs Kalanguka Hana Kaka with 6 points.
As one team went off satisfied with a win, for the other its a question of how long are they to wait to register their first win?
Score Sheet
A1 Challenge
Bazira Liz : 23pts
Fredrikah : 11 pts
Lillian : 11 pts
Makerere Cubs
Hana' Kaka : 6 pts
Two clubs in contrasting positions on the FUBA league table faced off.
A1 Challenge desperate to get back to winning ways after back to back defeats
from UCU Lady Canons and KCC Leopards and Makerere Cubs desperate to break their
losing streak since the season began.
Asking the Makerere Cubs to defeat the A1 Challenge would surely be a tall order.
And if it happened, it would be an early christmas present for the Cubs.
Last years' runners up lit up the court with their full-court press tactics totally chocking the Makerere Cubs defense. Making quick successive points without reply.
A1 Challenge defense led by Mugasha Carol and Okot Barbra stood up tall, limiting the Cubs to a meagre 11 point score.
From the start of the warm-ups, the Cubs players looked like they had already lost psychologically.
The team-work and athleticism are areas where A1 Challenge have put lots of emphasis and though these are early days, fruits can surely be seen.
Bazira Liz led the A1 Challenge score sheet with a total of 23 points as opposed to Makerere Cubs Kalanguka Hana Kaka with 6 points.
As one team went off satisfied with a win, for the other its a question of how long are they to wait to register their first win?
Score Sheet
A1 Challenge
Bazira Liz : 23pts
Fredrikah : 11 pts
Lillian : 11 pts
Makerere Cubs
Hana' Kaka : 6 pts
Friday, June 17, 2011
A1 Seeks To Get Back To Winning Ways Against Makerere Cubs
Following successive defeats against Lady Canons and KCC Leopards, the A1 Challenge Club will this Saturday be seeking to get back to winning ways in a season which has been nothing short of tough.
Most of the players can't wait to atone for the losses against a Makerere Cubs side that has been far from impressive, yet to register a win this season.
Under the leadership of Kyomugisha Gloria, and the ever loyal and dedicated unit that she has working around her, this should be an easy win, no offense to Makerere Cubs.
The Makerere Cubs side is a young side that is yet to make it big in the "big" league. The likes of Hana .K Bolton and company yet have to work together to start functioning as a unit, then match the work rate and skill of the power houses in the ladies basketball league, which is going to be a really tough task.
I know some players who just can't wait for the kick off to make a statement, but i will gladly reserve the details.
Good luck A1 Challenge team: Kyomugisha Gloria, Bazira Lizzie, Barbra Okot, Erykah, Maggie, Carol Mugasha, Carol Kakk'z, Dorcus Bagiire, Freeky Harriet, Betty, Aggie, Olivia Mulwana and Vicky.
Match kick-off is on Saturday 5:30pm YMCA Courts, Wandegeya.
Seeya There!!!!
Most of the players can't wait to atone for the losses against a Makerere Cubs side that has been far from impressive, yet to register a win this season.
Under the leadership of Kyomugisha Gloria, and the ever loyal and dedicated unit that she has working around her, this should be an easy win, no offense to Makerere Cubs.
The Makerere Cubs side is a young side that is yet to make it big in the "big" league. The likes of Hana .K Bolton and company yet have to work together to start functioning as a unit, then match the work rate and skill of the power houses in the ladies basketball league, which is going to be a really tough task.
I know some players who just can't wait for the kick off to make a statement, but i will gladly reserve the details.
Good luck A1 Challenge team: Kyomugisha Gloria, Bazira Lizzie, Barbra Okot, Erykah, Maggie, Carol Mugasha, Carol Kakk'z, Dorcus Bagiire, Freeky Harriet, Betty, Aggie, Olivia Mulwana and Vicky.
Match kick-off is on Saturday 5:30pm YMCA Courts, Wandegeya.
Seeya There!!!!
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