Kisumu Lady Bucks down Swift Ladies in tight contest

Florence Ogundha of Bungoma Swift Women's basketball team, displayed her prowess in the first leg of 2023 Kenya National Basketball League held at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Sports Complex in Kisumu after a rather poor performance in the last league in which Swift Ladies Basketball team finished in position 11.

The team however came back stronger, threatening a win against Kisumu Lady Bucks with the likes of Casey Wanjiru and Stacy Mwangale, displaying a web of coordinated moves against the towering defence of Kisumu Lady Bucks Sphenanie Tongoi, Doreene Amakinat and Mary Omala, in a thrilling game that left Kisumu Lady Bucks reeling in a half basket victory of 43 to 42 points against Bungoma Swift Ladies Basketball team.

Sylvia Makokha, captain of Bungoma Swift, acknowledged a better come back while attributing their loss to player's stiffness while Lisa Odhiambo.

Captain of Lady Bucks expressed her concern over a dismal performance despite a win, attributing it to lack of proper training and motivation for players, while promising a vibrant journey through the new season.

"We are promising to get back to basics and train more because with Division 1, there will be a lot of pressure to play and win against younger players," Odhiambo stated.