The round one fixtures are a call away and these two clubs clash later on today to squeeze out points for different reasons.
Amazon Rhino are all out to jump out of the other half of the ladies FUBA table well as A1 Challenge is all out to consolidate on its top table finish.
Stiff competition awaits in the likes of KCC Leopards and UCU Lady Canons later on in the second round.
But first this hurdle has to be jumped and then preparations for the second round fixtures can get underway.
A1 Challenge team welcome back their Point Guard, Kyomugisha Gloria who was out in their game last week against Nabisunsa Girls. Otherwise the rest of the team remains the same.
Absent from the game are Carol Kkz and Mulwana Olivia who both have personal engagements to take care of which leaves Khisa Mary and Kyomugisha Gloria to lead the team on.
Bazira Liz and Irakoze Doreen are in the squad, Carol Mugasha, Fredrikah, Sylvia, Bagiire Dorcas and Lillian to mention but a few.
Speaking with a rejuvinated Bagiire Dorcas who promised to give her all against the game when called upon by Coach Hamza Nyambogo, because if her last weeks performance was anything to go by, it left a lot to be desired.
Match kick off is at 5:30pm today.
Stay in touch for the post match analysis.
Peace....Kay
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Sunday, July 24, 2011
A1 Challenge Rally Past A Sturbbon Nabisunsa Outfit To A 67:39 Victory
NABISUNSA GIRLS 39:67 A1 CHALLENGE
With notable absentees like Kyomugisha Gloria and Barbra Okot among others A1 Challenge managed to rally passed a resilient Nabisunsa Girls outfit on Saturday evening.
Bazira Liz went all out in the offense as she took it all out. Amassing 19 points for the A1 Challenge. Doreen amassed 14points as Carol Mugasha got 10 points to help the A1 Challenge come out strong eventually.
With Sylvia and Doreen gaining confidence as the season round one fixtures come to an end, this only comes in handy for them.
Question being asked right now how will they fare against their competitors like say; Lady Canons, KCC Leopards and Makerere Sparks because that will be the determinant to sealing the championship at the end of the season.
Chemutai Joy amassed 16 points for the Nabisunsa Girls but it was a case of too little to late. But if there is one player in the Nabisunsa Girls who made a statement it was her and her point guard Ashaba Ruth who kept stringing passes and nice dribbles throughout the game.
Chemutai Joy came up with a big moment when she gunned a three pointer from almost the centre court mark, sparking cheers all round the fans.
Check out the detailed copy later on for more post match reactions from players and stats.
Peace and Have a great week.
With notable absentees like Kyomugisha Gloria and Barbra Okot among others A1 Challenge managed to rally passed a resilient Nabisunsa Girls outfit on Saturday evening.
Bazira Liz went all out in the offense as she took it all out. Amassing 19 points for the A1 Challenge. Doreen amassed 14points as Carol Mugasha got 10 points to help the A1 Challenge come out strong eventually.
With Sylvia and Doreen gaining confidence as the season round one fixtures come to an end, this only comes in handy for them.
Question being asked right now how will they fare against their competitors like say; Lady Canons, KCC Leopards and Makerere Sparks because that will be the determinant to sealing the championship at the end of the season.
Chemutai Joy amassed 16 points for the Nabisunsa Girls but it was a case of too little to late. But if there is one player in the Nabisunsa Girls who made a statement it was her and her point guard Ashaba Ruth who kept stringing passes and nice dribbles throughout the game.
Chemutai Joy came up with a big moment when she gunned a three pointer from almost the centre court mark, sparking cheers all round the fans.
Check out the detailed copy later on for more post match reactions from players and stats.
Peace and Have a great week.
Saturday, July 9, 2011
A1 Challenge Faces Tricky Opponents In KIU Rangers Next
If there was a word to describe this season for the A1 Challenge ladies it would be nothing short of team-work effort and i mean this both offensively and defensively.
Yes they lost quite a number of players in the off-season from Viola, Wiltshere Dorothy (to Makerere Sparks), Hatima Kassim (who was MVP for the regular season and their top scorer), Mavita Ali and Namayega Josephine (to KCC Leopards) to mention but a few.
However the team has continued to gel and incorporate the new transfers in Lillian (who is a little sluggish but do not be deceived coz she has a wickedly good jump shot), Sylvia (who is an asset defensively and is a great transitional player) Doreen who and Larretah who they got from KIU Rangers apparently and they are settling pretty well.
Speaking with Barbra Okot today morning, she mentioned how they are definitely going to play a man-to-man defensive strategy for the most part, then downsize to a 3-2 defence at some point in the game.
She was quick to add the fact that the game with KIU Rangers won't be that easy so they have to start seriously and hussle hard from the go, not like how they approached the Makerere Sparks game too them for granted.
Attacking offence-give and go in otherwords quick transitional play from the defense to offensive mode in a flash giving the opposition defense little time to assemble. The new signings r still settling in.
A1 Challenge have a new player who transfered from Germany and is around for 2months. Her club has cleared her to play. She has great ball-handling and is athletic with a pretty good shot.
But do not be deceived because KIU Rangers have a never die spirit, they are a force to reckon with over the years, as they too try to work up their way to the play-offs.
This i reckon is going to be a spectacle for the average basketball fan.
Stay In touch.....Peace.
Yes they lost quite a number of players in the off-season from Viola, Wiltshere Dorothy (to Makerere Sparks), Hatima Kassim (who was MVP for the regular season and their top scorer), Mavita Ali and Namayega Josephine (to KCC Leopards) to mention but a few.
However the team has continued to gel and incorporate the new transfers in Lillian (who is a little sluggish but do not be deceived coz she has a wickedly good jump shot), Sylvia (who is an asset defensively and is a great transitional player) Doreen who and Larretah who they got from KIU Rangers apparently and they are settling pretty well.
Speaking with Barbra Okot today morning, she mentioned how they are definitely going to play a man-to-man defensive strategy for the most part, then downsize to a 3-2 defence at some point in the game.
She was quick to add the fact that the game with KIU Rangers won't be that easy so they have to start seriously and hussle hard from the go, not like how they approached the Makerere Sparks game too them for granted.
Attacking offence-give and go in otherwords quick transitional play from the defense to offensive mode in a flash giving the opposition defense little time to assemble. The new signings r still settling in.
A1 Challenge have a new player who transfered from Germany and is around for 2months. Her club has cleared her to play. She has great ball-handling and is athletic with a pretty good shot.
But do not be deceived because KIU Rangers have a never die spirit, they are a force to reckon with over the years, as they too try to work up their way to the play-offs.
This i reckon is going to be a spectacle for the average basketball fan.
Stay In touch.....Peace.
Friday, July 8, 2011
Todays Games Have Been Postponed
All todays games have been postponed and a later date will be communicated.
A1 Challenge vs KIU Rangers
Falcons vs Dmark Power
Stay in touch.
MucLuv
A1 Challenge vs KIU Rangers
Falcons vs Dmark Power
Stay in touch.
MucLuv
Todays Games Have Been Postponed
All todays games have been postponed and a later date will be communicated.
A1 Challenge vs KIU Rangers
Falcons vs Dmark Power
Stay in touch.
MucLuv
A1 Challenge vs KIU Rangers
Falcons vs Dmark Power
Stay in touch.
MucLuv
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
A1 Run Over Lady Bucks 70 : 19 on Sunday Evening
During the warm-ups, the players were excited and looking ready. The depth of the A1 Challenge squad was evident as they totally out-numbered the Lady Bucks side who just had one substitute player available after the starting five.
By the end of the end of the 1st quarter the score sheet was 13-0 in favor of A1 Challenge. And by the start of the 2nd quarter, Olivia's patience and firm ball handling as well as awareness gave an edge them an edge of brilliance over their opponents the Bucks whose turn-over rate and lack of sharpness in their conversion rate was worrying.
A1 Challenge kept resting their players as they brought on fresh legs like Bridget and Lillian and Sylvia who played really well defensively giving Liz, Carol and Barbra Okot to rest and freshen up for later. Bridget came and took over defensive responsibilities with a couple of steals to officially release Olivia to play more on the forward role where her sharpness proved lethal.
With Carol playing really well especially in the transitional role and releasing a couple of defense splitting passes, she looked like she was having the game of her life.
The score was 47:7 by the third quarter, and Khisa Mary and Gloria Kyomugisha are put on to emphasize urgency in both offense and defense. By this time the Bucks had nothing to lose. It was just a matter of salvaging some pride by putting a couple of more points on the score sheet.
Gloria, Slyvia, Lizzie interlinking beautifully and stabbing the Lady Bucks defense real hard.
By the end of the final whistle, A1 Challenge well won the Lady Bucks 70:19.
Seeking to finish hard by the end of the first round, they seem to be doing fairly well so far.
Well won ladies.
Bazira Liz amassed 22points to lead the assault against the Lady Bucks.
See you on Friday 8th as KIU Rangers host the A1 Challenge and Falcons host DMark Power.
OneLove
God Bless
By the end of the end of the 1st quarter the score sheet was 13-0 in favor of A1 Challenge. And by the start of the 2nd quarter, Olivia's patience and firm ball handling as well as awareness gave an edge them an edge of brilliance over their opponents the Bucks whose turn-over rate and lack of sharpness in their conversion rate was worrying.
A1 Challenge kept resting their players as they brought on fresh legs like Bridget and Lillian and Sylvia who played really well defensively giving Liz, Carol and Barbra Okot to rest and freshen up for later. Bridget came and took over defensive responsibilities with a couple of steals to officially release Olivia to play more on the forward role where her sharpness proved lethal.
With Carol playing really well especially in the transitional role and releasing a couple of defense splitting passes, she looked like she was having the game of her life.
The score was 47:7 by the third quarter, and Khisa Mary and Gloria Kyomugisha are put on to emphasize urgency in both offense and defense. By this time the Bucks had nothing to lose. It was just a matter of salvaging some pride by putting a couple of more points on the score sheet.
Gloria, Slyvia, Lizzie interlinking beautifully and stabbing the Lady Bucks defense real hard.
By the end of the final whistle, A1 Challenge well won the Lady Bucks 70:19.
Seeking to finish hard by the end of the first round, they seem to be doing fairly well so far.
Well won ladies.
Bazira Liz amassed 22points to lead the assault against the Lady Bucks.
See you on Friday 8th as KIU Rangers host the A1 Challenge and Falcons host DMark Power.
OneLove
God Bless
Sunday, July 3, 2011
A1 Challenge Run Riot Against Lady Bucks 70:19
Lady Bucks a team that has been guilty of living in the shadows of its past glory had a chance to salvage some pride as the round one fixtures come to a end.
Once known as the Queens of female basketball in Uganda, Lady Bucks couldn't string basic passes together later on finish off the baskets. It was quite a poor and disappointing display from the Lady Bucks.
And the limited depth in the bench is another of the many factors that were indicators of an empire that has collapsed.
First quarter ending 13:0 left a lot to be desired as once again Bazira Liz led the scoring for A1 Challenge with 21 points to her name.
Lets just say A1 Challenge outrun, out muscled and outsmarted Lady Bucks from start to finish.
Check us out for match details and post match commentary from the A1 Challenge team.
Great win ladies.
Once known as the Queens of female basketball in Uganda, Lady Bucks couldn't string basic passes together later on finish off the baskets. It was quite a poor and disappointing display from the Lady Bucks.
And the limited depth in the bench is another of the many factors that were indicators of an empire that has collapsed.
First quarter ending 13:0 left a lot to be desired as once again Bazira Liz led the scoring for A1 Challenge with 21 points to her name.
Lets just say A1 Challenge outrun, out muscled and outsmarted Lady Bucks from start to finish.
Check us out for match details and post match commentary from the A1 Challenge team.
Great win ladies.
Saturday, July 2, 2011
A1 Challenge Re-Group For Lady Bucks on Sunday Evening
Former power house Lady Bucks, a team that has gone through the ride and tides of time, is on the spot light again as they aim to frustrate A1 Challenge's good finish to the round one games.
Having narrowly edged Makerere Sparks in their previous game, all concentration is going to be set on the 5 o'clock game against the sturbborn opposition of the Lady Bucks.
Most of the players in both squads should be fit to play. A1 Challenge, however, have Dorcas Bagiire who wasn't used in their previous game and should be fresh enough to feature.
Otherwise the rest of the starting line-up remains the same if it pleases Coach Nyambogo Hamza.
Match Day: Sunday at 17:00 hrs
A1 Challenge vs Lady Bucks
Having narrowly edged Makerere Sparks in their previous game, all concentration is going to be set on the 5 o'clock game against the sturbborn opposition of the Lady Bucks.
Most of the players in both squads should be fit to play. A1 Challenge, however, have Dorcas Bagiire who wasn't used in their previous game and should be fresh enough to feature.
Otherwise the rest of the starting line-up remains the same if it pleases Coach Nyambogo Hamza.
Match Day: Sunday at 17:00 hrs
A1 Challenge vs Lady Bucks
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