Ulinzi blanked Trans Nzoia 37-24 in a Kenya Handball Federation League clash at Nyayo Stadium on Sunday.
The unbeaten soldiers continued their push to the top of the table. They got off to a bright start with an 18-12 advantage at the breather.
“We are talking one game at a time. So far so good. I am happy with what my players are doing,” said Ulinzi coach Nickson Oyaro.
“We still have the top four teams to play and our focus is not to lose any game. We will have to work hard.
Gideon Kiprotich and Kevin Imo nailed nine goals each for Ullinzi. The losers had eight from Ibrahim Ndege and five from Collins Simiyu.
Kevin Wasike, the losers’ key player noted: “It was a tough game against an experienced team. We played in the morning and twice yesterday (Saturday). We were tired but gave our best.”
General Service Unit (GSU) hammered Rangers 38-24 and Christopher Mayiende shot eight goals and Paul Ondara added six.
On-form Yusuf Pwoka pepped the Bungoma-based side with a game-high 12 goals. They trailed 16-15.
“We played well. We don’t want to lose any ground from now on. We are going for wins in all our remaining games,” said GSU coach Joseph Okemwa.
“Goal difference will be key in separating the top four teams. We must go for goals in our remaining games.”
Trans Nzoia came from a goal down at halftime to hit the Technical University of Kenya (TUK) 29-25.
Ibrahim Ndege shot seven goals and Colins Simiyu had five. Oliver Valentine sunk seven while Nelson Malumba and Julius Nga’ng’a had five each.
Rangers won 39-35 against Daystar University as Belinda Mulongo shot eight and Rahab Nanjala added seven. Esther Nangami scored nine goals for the students and Elizabeth Belidonner had seven.
“We made a lot of mistakes. We were not composed and our defence didn’t work. So much punishment today,” said Daystar coach Martin Kamau.
Equity Bank had 11 goals from Radzy Stower in a 37-24 win over Trans Nzoia. The Kitale side pipped Desert Scorpions 28-27 in another tie.
Ulinzi beat Rangers 35-23 propped by Gideon Kiprotich’s eight goals. Randy Ochieng grabbed 16 goals but didn’t stop the Buccaneers from falling 32-29 to the Rangers.
Rangers’ women’s side lost 28-20 to the National Cereals and Produce Board but beat Amazon 24-22 in a close encounter.
