Rivals look for momentum as Hockey league resumes

Jun 10, 2016

Battles between Weatherhead and Wanainchi are always mouth-watering

Saturday

Weatherhead v Kampala (2pm, Men)

Weatherhead Gazelle v Wanainchi (4pm, Women)

Sunday

Deliverance Church v Kampala Swans (2pm, Women)

Wanainchi v Simba (4pm, Men)

The National Hockey League enters its second week on Saturday with four games on card at Lugogo Hockey Ground as clubs look for momentum in the quest for the league title.

On Saturday Weatherhead Gazelles take on defending champions Wanainchi in the women's league.

Battle between the two sides have always been mouth-watering and former champions Weatherhead's players Leila Blick Mayanja and Jackie Namyalo are promising a good fight as their target this year is to reclaim the title.

"We ready for them and we shall give them a good run," Namyalo stated.

However, before the women game, fans will first entertained by the men's clash between Weatherhead and Kampala Hockey Club at 2pm.

On Sunday, Deliverance Church hosts Kampala Swans in the women before defending champions Wanainchi take on Simba in the men's category at 4pm.

According to Uganda Hockey Association (UHA) the federation will use these league competitions to select national teams for international engagements.

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