KPA and Equity Hawks fall to Rwandan sides for dia first match for WBLA Zone 5 qualifier

Kenya Ports Authority and Equity Hawks start dia WBLA Zone 5 qualifier for Tanzania with loss against Rwandan opponents, so now both clubs dey look for answer for dia second group match.

For Group A, KPA lose 95-79 to Rwanda REG even though dem fight back well. Di Mombasa-based side dey trail 26-20 after di first quarter, den dem produce 24-13 second-period run to lead 44-39 for halftime. Dem edge di third quarter 23-21 and hold seven-point lead before di final period, before REG rally to secure di win. KPA go face DYN next.

Equity Hawks struggle for Group B, dem fall 91-56 to APR afta dem lose all di four quarters. Di Kenyan side dey trail 18-9 after di first period and enter di break 40-26 down, as dem concede di second quarter 22-17. APR tighten dia grip afta halftime, dem take di third 20-9 and close am with 31-21 final period. Equity Hawks go meet Burundi Les Hippos for dia second match.