Defence wraps up minor premiership title

Defence has clinched the minor premiership in National Capital rules after a hard-fought victory over their closest rivals, Koboni. The decisive match, played before a large crowd, was hailed as one of the most exciting games in recent memory.

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Defence played extremely well for four and thoroughly deserved their win.

Defence ultimately overwhelmed Koboni in the final quarter, securing a win with a score of 12.12-84 to 9.12-66. The team's performance throughout the four quarters was commendable, earning them a deserved victory. Coach Bruce Waluka expressed satisfaction with his team's resilience, noting their ability to fight back even after appearing to be trailing at three-quarter time.

Despite the loss, the Koboni camp also found positives in their team's performance. However, they acknowledged the need for improvement in specific areas, particularly in height and fitness. The team is expected to address these shortcomings through player inclusions and rigorous training in preparation for the upcoming finals.

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his team could improve still further, and he was pleased how they fought the game right out to the end after looking beaten at three-quarter time.

Several players, including Gere Aopi, Upu Kila, Gimana Guma, Karo Vala, and Alu Opina, were notably absent from Sunday's match, suggesting potential reinforcements for Koboni. The team's focus will now shift to intensive training to enhance their physical conditioning and address strategic weaknesses.

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On the other hand, the Koboni camp was also pleased with the team’s performance. Koboni need to improve in two ways – more height and fitness.