Handball: Matumbo stars as GSU edge Hammers at Nyayo

GSU dug deep to register a 34-27 victory over Hammers, in a Kenya Handball National Men’s League match played at the Nyayo Stadium handball court on Sunday.

Lewis Matumbo scored the most goals for GSU (6) to give them the win, while Philip Oscar scored six goals for the Hammers side.

GSU dominated the game in the first half, with their aggressive defence and their fast breaks leaving the Hammers with no chance, while the Hammers came in the second half with much aggressiveness but without gain.

With the victory, GSU rose to position 11, gaining eight points after winning all their 4 matches, while Hammers are position 20th after the loss.

"I’m glad for the victory today although I’m not satisfied with the decisions made by the referee," GSU head coach Joseph Okemwa speaking after the match.

"Currently, the league is experiencing a stiff competition, this is because there are more teams in the league compared to last season," Okemwa added.

"We started the match at a low pace but we returned during the second half with more energy," Kipkemoi Elvis, Hammers captain giving his remarks in the second half.

"We are going back to the drawing board and we will on our chemistry as a team,” he added.

Meanwhile in the women Handball League, NYS outplayed KBL to clinch a 29-26 victory, while Mountain Queens will play Bungoma Poly Queens in a later fixture.