Tharaka University made a strong start at the ongoing Kenya University Sports Federation (KUSF) National play-offs being held at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa after the football team secured an impressive 3–0 victory over Garissa University in their opening match.
The “Desert Foxxes” as they’re popularly known showed discipline and lethal attacking strength throughout the game, dominating possession and converting their chances to collect maximum points in the first fixture, a result that boosts their hopes of progressing further in the competition.
They’re set to face rivals Machakos University and Kibabii University in their next matches as they seek to win their pool and progress further.
In netball, Tharaka University showed early jitters losing narrowly 13-15 to Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology but bounced back in their second game defeating Kamusinga Friends University 17–12 in a closely contested match.
The team displayed some good offense to secure the important opening win.
The national play-offs, which have brought together universities from across the country, will continue over the next few days and are expected to conclude on Sunday, as teams battle for top honours in different disciplines.
Tharaka University will be looking to maintain the momentum in both football and netball as the tournament enters its decisive stages.
