RACE FOR THIRD SLOT

Warriors tackle Thunder in classification Game on Friday

The winners of this clash that tips off at 8 pm will finish third in the league.

In Summary

•The two giants were shut out of finals by Equity Bank Dumas and Kenya Ports Authority respectively.

•In the women's Division One finals game, Zetech University Development play the United States International University (USIU) Flames in Game Three.

Ulinzi Warriors' Collins Muliro (R) dribbles past Mike Juma of Umoja in a past match
Ulinzi Warriors' Collins Muliro (R) dribbles past Mike Juma of Umoja in a past match
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Ulinzi Warriors take on Thunder in a Kenya National Basketball Federation classification match at Nyayo Stadium gymnasium on Friday.

The winners of this clash that tips off at 8 pm will finish third in the league. The two giants were shut out of finals by Equity Bank Dumas and Kenya Ports Authority respectively.

Thunder's coach Sadat Gaya said, "It's about finishing with momentum as we continue to build for next season and hope to be the last team standing."

In the women's Division One finals game, Zetech University Development play the United States International University (USIU) Flames in Game Three.

Coach Maurice Obilo said the team, which is primarily set to feed the Premier League sides, will get the job done as they have what it takes.

On Saturday, TH3 Swish play Strathmore University while Absa face Snipers in another classification match-up.

Stanbic Shields, who are 2-0 up play National Bank of Kenya Phoenix in a Division Two tie while USIU, who are ahead 2-1 up, confront Strathmore University in Game Four.

In Mombasa, Kenya Ports Authority teams will host Zetech University Sparks and Equity Bank Dumas respectively in Game Three at their Makande Welfare Hall.

Women reigning champions KPA are leading the students 2-0 in the series while the men are tied 1-1 with the bankers.

"We will give it our best shot but we just need to have fun," said Obilo adding, they have already done their best and are under no pressure.

Sunday's games will see Equity Bank Hawks meet Strathmore University Swords, Zetech Development tackle USIU Flames while Stanbic face NBK.