Shots Fired: Warriors Hold the Fort Against Umoja’s Charge

In a clash that could shake the very foundations of the court, the Ulinzi Warriors stood tall, shields raised, ready to defend. But across from them came Umoja — a unit fueled by unity, hustle, and the dream of toppling giants.

From the opening buzzer, Ulinzi came out swinging like Spartans at dawn. Simon Rapudo, the battle-tested veteran, was in absolute command. Dropping 28 points with sniper-like accuracy (58.8%), he didn’t just play — he orchestrated.

Umoja’s Joel Ntambwe came in hot, draining 24 points with the cold precision of an ice sculptor. He had handles, hops, and heart . Alongside him, Victor Bosire added 18 points and 8 rebounds, battling in the paint like a man with something to prove.

Ulinzi’s offensive formation was anything but a one-man army. Elisha Odhiambo, the silent assassin, put up 27 points of his own, and Derrick Ochieng was all over the glass with and 14 points and 3 rebounds. Add to that the hustle of Byron Wasilwa — who may not have filled the stat sheet, but clogged lanes and set brutal screens — and this Warriors squad looked like a five-man phalanx.

But Umoja had a little flair in their fight. Victor Bosire knocked down three big threes, lighting up the court like a disco ball in crunch time. As a team, they went 18-of-27 from the line — every clank a dagger to their comeback dreams.

Final score? Ulinzi 84 – Umoja 74. It was less a game and more an epic — a tale of grit, grind, and glory. Umoja fought valiantly, but Ulinzi proved why you never bet against the seasoned sword.

The battle may be over, but this rivalry? Oh, it’s just getting started.