Wednesday, May 6
Jaguars Den, Kira
•Pearl Queens Vs Miracle Eaglets – 7pm
•JT Jaguars Vs Kampala Rockets – 9pm
YMCA, Wandegeya
•Magic Stormers Vs KCCA Leopards – 7pm
•KCCA Panthers Vs UPDF Tomahawks – 9pm
Abja Park, Naalya
•Angels Vs Victoria She Crocs – 7pm
•Victoria Crocs Vs City Oilers – 9pm
KCCA Leopards will look to bounce back when they face Magic Stormers in the National Basketball League today at YMCA court in Wandegeya.
This will be the Leopards’ first game since their walkover loss to Miracle Eaglets on April 1.
The fixture was not played after match commissioner Joy Olinga ruled that KCCA’s red jerseys clashed with Miracle Eaglets’ light blue kit.
KCCA, who were the designated home side, took to the court in red instead of their alternative white kit. League regulations require the home team to wear light colours, while the visiting side must be in dark colours.
The breach of the dress code prompted officials to give KCCA a 15-minute window to resolve the issue.
Although the team rushed to secure their white jerseys, they reportedly returned two minutes after the deadline had passed.
They will now aim to make amends on the court following that setback.
However, a resurgent Magic Stormers side stands in their way. The Stormers have won four of their last five games.
That run includes an impressive victory over JT Lady Jaguars, and they head into this contest on the back of a dominant 73-43 win over Angels.
Maureen Amoding (15 points), Daphine Adong (14), and Joy Nekesa Mupalia (10) all scored in double figures against Angels and will be crucial if the Stormers are to pull off another strong result.
KCCA claimed a 73-54 win in the first-round meeting in March, with Tracy Namugosa leading the scoring with 23 points, while Ninete Uwineza and Susan Becca Aanyu added 16 and 15 points respectively.
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