Champions NCPB target maximum points in weekend match-ups


NCPB's Snox Collins in action with Spartans' Andrew Odoyo during a past match
Image: CHARLENE MALWA


This weekend promises exciting matches in the Kenya Handball Federation league with National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) aiming to go joint-top. Here's a breakdown of the key matchups:

NCPB's Quest for Top Spot:

  • NCPB has two crucial matches against Engineers and National Youth Service (NYS) this weekend.
  • Victories in both games would see them tie Equity Bank for the top spot with 36 points.
  • Coach Bryan Mathews emphasizes a cautious approach, focusing on each match individually.

NYS Seeking Improvement:

  • NYS faces a tough weekend, needing wins to improve their current 16th position with 16 points.
  • Coach Anthony Naburuck views their Sunday clash with league leaders as a chance to gauge their progress.

Women's League Tight Race:

  • NCPB women share the top spot (30 points) with Nairobi Water Queens and Ulinzi Sharks, despite having played an extra game.
  • NCPB faces the champions Nairobi Water Queens on Sunday in a crucial encounter.
  • Ulinzi Sharks take on a much-improved Daystar University.

Other Matchups:

  • Boomerang has a doubleheader against NYS and Daystar University.
  • Young City plays Strathmore University and Daystar University.
  • Technical University of Kenya meets GSU.

Full Fixtures:

  • Saturday: Nanyuki vs NYS, Young City vs Strathmore, TUK vs GSU, NCPB vs Engineers, Boomerang vs NYS, Ulinzi vs Daystar
  • Sunday: Daystar vs Young City, Boomerang vs Daystar, NCPB vs NYS, Engineers vs Boomerang, GSU vs Black Mamba

Stay tuned for exciting developments in the Kenya Handball Federation league!


NCPB men's handball team has two big games this weekend. Wins against Engineers and National Youth Service would put them at the top of the league, tied with Equity Bank. Their coach is taking it one game at a time.