MAGIC STORMERS STING A1 CHALLENGE 62:51

Our MVP for the Stormers game with 8 points

A1 Challenge came face to face with a barely changed Magic Stormers side, no different from the side they convincingly beat in the first round. But like the saying goes, once bitten twice shy, Sylivia Meeme and Desire with Carol were well aware of what to expect.


Prior to the game, Magic Stormers sat in 3rd position in the FUBA-Airtel league table and A1 Challenge placed at fourth. This in itself guaranteed one lots of wits, ego and block-buster action of sorts and the book makers were surely not far from the truth.


A1 Challenge outfit has clearly been struggling in as far as consistency is concerned. With hard work and resilience and effective team work, the play-offs just might be the time the odds work in their favor. On a lighter note, Bazira Liz played her heart out aggressively asserting her presence in as far as picking rebounds is concerned.


Twisting her ankle alittle bit in at the half-time mark, left the camp alittle worried, but she persisted through and came and played the last quarter though she was eventually fouled out along with Aggie and Birungi Mariam. Liz was ejected on her fifth foul with 8 points, which doesn't tell the whole story in as far as her performance on the day is concerned.


Another worry was when the A1 Challenge Ntale Vickie fell awkwardly on her arm and couldn't continue (the same wrist which was sore in the mid-week causing her to sit out of the training during the week). With Birungi Mariam, Bazira Liz and Aggie ejected and captain Ntale Vickie in excruciating pain to continue, the Magic Stormers sense an opportunity to press on a little harder and keep it tight at the back, because the game was now theirs to lose.


If A1 Challenge is going to take the 2nd championship this year, which is pretty competitive, then a major step-up in the entire team's performance is a MUST (defensively first and then offensively). From the on-set players should attack the game and the statement of urgency uttered on the bench so it's clear from the start.


Sylivia Meeme's had 13 points to her name and was key in their eventual win over A1 Challenge, avoiding a season double win by the A1 Challenge outfit.


Nalubega Maggie and M. Fredrikah didn't feature in the game against Stormers, apparently they were both ill. Quick recovery to you both and hope you are well ASAP.


All the best during the final game of the regular season against Crane High ladies on Saturday afternoon. There is no where else to go but UP so HARD WORK and RESILIENCE together with TEAM WORK can materialize the second championship for the club.

Nalubega Maggie says,"Not to worry, we are coming back strong" and we will be waiting come play-offs because there is a NEED and we look forward to see the general team REACTION.

Lokidi Angella ---10 points
Birungi Mariam---8 points
Bazira Liz    ------8 points
Ntale Vickie ------8 points