Egyptians shatter Butali's hopes of maiden title

Kenya Butali Sugar Zack Aura(l) with the ball as Niger Fliger Manman give chase when they played Africa Cup Championship at City Park. ON 11/01/2017 PHOTO; JENIPHER WACHI

Butali Sugar Warriors hopes of winning their maiden Africa Cup for Club Championships hockey trophy were crashed after a painful 2-4 defeat to defending champions Eastern Company of Egypt in a penalty shootout.

The match had ended in a 2-2 draw in regular time despite Butali taking the lead at half time.