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Former champions KPA run down Eldoret clubs

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KPA's Grace Irebu (left) dribbles the ball past Fridah Kandie (centre) and Mercy Mumo of Stanbic Aces during their KBF Women's League at Nyayo Gymnasium on January 25.[Stafford Ondego, Standard]

Former Kenya Basketball Federation Men's Premier League champions Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) on Saturday beat Eldonets Platinum 65-60 in a tightly contested encounter played at Uasin Gishu High School, Eldoret.

The dockers, who are on mission to reclaim the title they lost to Nairobi City Thunder last season, earned two crucial points to consolidate their place among the top three. A brilliant show in the first, second and fourth quarters subjected Platinum who started the season on a high to their second straight loss.

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