By Lynn Mumbi

Hockey
Last weekend, the hockey teams took part in an eventful tournament that was hosted by Mount Kenya University. The USIU–Africa men’s hockey team played until they reached the final level. In the group stages, they played against Thika Rovers and Red Mafia where they drew in both games. In the final group stage game, they played against JKUAT where they won 1-0, with the goal scored by Danstone Barry.

In the quarters, they played against Team Wozawoza where they drew, and proceeded to shootouts, where they scored two goals and secured a slot in the semifinals. In the semis, they played against Bedford and won 2 -1. In the finals, they played against Team Wazito and ended up in a draw, where they lost in the shootouts and emerged second in the tournament, winning a silver trophy. Three students, Lynn Mwangi, James Muthii, and Danstone Wabwire took part in the awarding ceremony.

The USIU- Africa ladies’ hockey team, the Spartans also took part in the tournament. In the group stages, they played against MKU and ended in a draw. Their second game against the Sliders ended in a 2-0 win for the Spartans, with goals scored by Purity Jadota and Lynn Mwangi.

In the final group stage game, they played against JKUAT and won 1-0, with the goal being scored by Lynn Mwangi, leading them into the semifinals. In the semis, they played against Kenyatta University’s Titans, winning 2-0, with the goals scored by Lynn Mwangi and Rayana Oyando, leading the team into the finals. In the finals, they played against JKUAT again, with the match ending in a 1-1 draw. Both teams proceeded to the shootout, which ended in a loss for the Spartans, and made them second overall in the tournament.

Soccer
The men’s soccer team, the USIU-Africa Wolves played a friendly against Gituru Football Club on Thursday evening. This did not go as expected as the match ended in a 3-5 loss for the Wolves. The three goals were scored by Bol Peter and one from Samuel Tobi.

The loss ended the Wolves’ four-game winning streak, but the team remains hopeful that they will make a return to their winning streak.