NBL Playoffs: KCCA Leopards strive to secure victory in game one against reigning champions

Falidah Kadondi (white) drives the for the Leopards in a previous league encounter| NBL image

BASKETBALL NBL Playoffs: KCCA Leopards strive to secure victory in game one against reigning champions

Ian Asabo 18:43 - 15.09.2023

Regarded as the most highly anticipated match of the quarterfinals, the KCCA Leopards are set to go head-to-head with the reigning champions, the UCU Lady Canons, on Saturday at the YMCA court.

Regarded as the most highly anticipated match of the quarterfinals, the KCCA Leopards are set to go head-to-head with the reigning champions, the UCU Lady Canons, on Saturday at the YMCA court.

During the regular season, the Leopards achieved an impressive 17-5 record, though many deemed them as underdogs for the title.

Coach Okello Emmanuel emphasizes that both teams are evenly matched as they approach this encounter.

"With a season record of 1-1, I firmly believe that both teams are evenly matched for this fixture,“ Okello expressed to Pulse Sports.

”We have a chance to emerge victorious in this series, but we must not underestimate their capabilities.“

"They possess remarkable speed, often capitalizing on transition plays. Consequently, we have made defensive adjustments and are fully prepared to give our best effort and, hopefully, secure the win," he added.

Sylvia 'Balotelli' Kazibwe is currently the only injury concern for the Leopards, as the remainder of the squad is in optimal physical condition.

Securing victory in game one will prove to be pivotal in this best-of-three series, with the winning team earning the opportunity to advance to the semifinals on Wednesday.

Sylvia ‘Balotelli’ Kazibwe is the only injury concern for the Leopards as the rest of the squad is fully fit.

Winning game one will be critical to winning this best of three series and with the winner having the opportunity to progress to the semi finals on Wednesday.

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