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Africa-Press – Kenya. <\/strong><\/span>National league champions Ulinzi Warriors return to action with two matches at Nyayo Stadium gymnasium this weekend.<\/p>\n

The soldiers, back from Basketball Africa League (BAL) action in Dar es Salaam, play Strathmore University Blades and Thunder.<\/p>\n

Wins in both matches will see them return to the top of the log with 34 points, one ahead of current leaders Kenya Ports Authority (KPA).<\/p>\n

KPA host struggling Kenya College of Accountancy (KCA) University in Mombasa as Emyba play two matches, against Kenyatta University Pirates and Umoja.<\/p>\n

Second-placed Equity Bank lock horns with Emyba in the men\u2019s matches as KPA come face to face with Kisumu Lakeside.<\/p>\n

In the women\u2019s division on Saturday, Africa Nazarene University (ANU) meet Zetech University Sparks and Kisumu Lady Bucks are at home to Eagle Wings.<\/p>\n

On Sunday, women’S champions Equity Bank, who have 31 points, four behind leaders KPA tackle University of Nairobi Dynamites.<\/p>\n

A mouth-watering encounter will see Strathmore University Swords confront fierce rivals Storms.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Kenya<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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