JKT Mbweni on Friday booked their place into the final of the ongoing East and Central Africa Netball Championship at the National Stadium after outshining Uganda’s Prisons in mouthwatering semifinal game.
JKT Mbweni ladies recorded a 35-33 victory against their opponents to set a final date against the tournament defending champions Uganda’s National Insurance Corporation (NIC).
NIC reached the final following their 49-32 win against Ministry of Information Communications and Technology (MOICT) of Kenya.
Following their win against Uganda’s Prisons, Mbweni has managed to maintain their unbeaten record which they had in their group stage that was concluded two days ago.
To book their ticket to the semis Mbweni ladies defeated Zanzibar’s Mafunzo 54-41. Speaking after the game, JKT Mbweni coach Mary Frank said she was pleased with the victory against the tough opponent, saying they are prepared for the battle against the defending champions Uganda’s NIC.
Mbweni targets to dethrone the NIC, the 14 times tournament champions in the today’s finals so as to make sure the title remains home. The next tournament is expected to be hosted in Zanzibar.