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Divas bounce back in style to stun USA

Kenya netball team in action against Singapore during the UAE Netball Tournament in Dubai on June 17, 2025. [Courtesy]

After a slow start that saw them lose their first two matches by narrow margins, Kenya's national netball team, popularly known as The Divas, bounced back in style with a commanding 66-25 victory over the USA at the ongoing UAE Netball Tournament in Dubai on Tuesday.

Kenya started strongly, taking the first quarter 17-3, with Delilah Akinyi and Hellen Sinoya leading the attack. The duo's sharp shooting and coordination gave Kenya an early advantage.

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