KIU Titans Travel to Abja Parks to Face Kampala Rockets
posted on May 4, 2024, 1:09 a.m. - By Isaac Akugizibwe
KIU Titans will play Kampala Rockets on Saturday afternoon at Abja Parks in Naalya as they look to maintain a perfect start to the second round of the 2024 National Basketball League season.
This will be the first time the Titans are having a game at Abja Parks, where all top-flight action is taking place this Saturday.
After beating the UCU Canons 50-48 and easing past Our Savior Basketball Club, 87-61, and Livingstone Basketball Club, 88-48, in the opening games of the second round,the Titans will need to maintain their rhythm when they meet the in-form Rockects.
Julius Lutwama's troops beat the Kampala Rockets 73-53 in the first round and will be looking to complete a double against them on Saturday.
Team News
Captain Collins Kasujja is set to return after being sidelined for the last two weeks due to a concussion.
Stanley Mugerwa, Denis Omara, and Ivan Lumanyika have also returned to full fitness and will be part of the squad traveling to Abja Parks on Saturday.
The other members of the team are all in perfect health and will be available for selection on Saturday
Julius Lutwama's Reaction
"We are ready to start from where we stopped on our previous outing.
"Our strategy hasn't changed; we will approach the Kampala Rockets like we do a defending champion. We respect every opponent in the league, and we take on a game at a time."
"Kampala Rockets has begun the second round on a good note because of the great additions, and maybe the teams they have beaten didn't know how good these players are."
Brian Opio's Reaction
"It's good that we have begun the second round on a positive note, and we feel motivated to do more."
"I've watched Kampala Rockets recently, and indeed, they are a hardworking side and are looking motivated nowadays."
"I must say we have all it takes to stop them, and we shall not take them for granted. We just need to play our game while limiting their strength."
"We are working on getting ready for every team to always make sure we get the win no matter what."
After Saturday's game,the Titans will go for a break until Friday May 17th when they will play against DMark Power.
