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Zetech Sparks hold the nerve to edge out Strathmore Swords

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Natalie Akinyi of KPA and Ashley Minayo of Zetech Sparks in a past match. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]

Last season’s Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) Women’s Premier League silver medallists, Zetech University Sparks on Saturday outlasted Strathmore University Swords to launch their campaign with victory at Nyayo Gymnasium.

Sparks, who embarked on a journey without their long-serving coach Maurice Obilo, who shifted allegiance to Stanbic Aces, laboured to a 51-50 win in overtime.

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