KNBL: Equity coach Adika 'proud' for claiming derby bragging rights

Equity Dumas head coach Zadock Adika is over the moon after his side claimed the 'bragging rights' in the bankers’ derby, against National Bank of Kenya Phoenix at the weekend.

The Dumas were in sound form, beating National Bank of Kenya 72-59 in the men’s premier league match staged at the Nyayo Gymnasium.

 “It was a very tough one, the game was tight especially in the first half and we had to talk to players during the break to relax as they were not executing well.

In the last quarter we managed to control the game and it was our best performing quarter and we were able to change depending on the dynamics of the game,” Adika said.

At the same time, the soft-spoken tactician is proud of their performance promising 'more to come from the team'.

 “I am proud of my boys that we managed to get victory and we were able to stand the changes in the game, including tempo, style… I am happy that my team remained composed and we were able to execute well,” Adika added.

 In the weekend match they lost narrowly in the first quarter as they went down 17-18 before winning narrowly 11-10 in the second quarter as the game went to half time break with both teams having scored 28 points each.

After the break, the bankers came back stronger and more organized winning 20-15 in the third quarter before claiming another a 24-16 in the last quarter as the game ended 72-59 in favour of Equity.