The 2019 SuperSport Wheelchair Basketball Series kicked off on August 17 at Vodacom Mandeville Indoor Sports Centre.
The NEWS spoke to home team Diesel Electric Services Eagles’ coach, Anele Kledi, before their game.
“The goal is to keep it simple. We must get through to the finals and win the series. Our game plan is to defend for the first two to three minutes to first rate the opposition,” said Kledi before the Eagles took on the Gelukspan Mongoose squad.
The home team’s desire to win was evident in their performances and on the score board.
The Eagles took an early lead of six points, pushing hard throughout the match.
The Mongoose team tried to catch up, but the Eagles proved to be too strong, not granting them any opportunities.
The Eagles claimed their first victory of the season by beating Mongoose 51-25.
Kabelo Nkoana gave the Mongoose team a hard time with taking possession of the ball and Marcus Retief made sure to score points for the Eagles at every opportunity.
Mpho Mohono also kept the opposition at bay with claiming possession.
“I’m happy with the win. I’m not happy with the score because I know we can do better,” said Kledi.
“The score is not the true reflection of the Eagles. I hope we improve in our next game,” said Nkoana.
