Late drama, statement wins and tough returns mark explosive KHU opening weekend
The 2026 Kenya Hockey Union (KHU) Premier League season burst into life over the weekend with dramatic comebacks, statement victories and difficult returns for some of the newly promoted sides across the men’s and women’s top-tier leagues.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsDefending men’s champions Warriors needed a late rescue act to avoid defeat against Wazalendo Hockey Club in one of the standout matches of the opening round, while newly promoted Green Sharks endured a painful return to the top tier with back-to-back defeats.In Kakamega, promoted side Kisumu Youngstars saw their impressive momentum from the Super League halted after suffering a 2-1 defeat away to Western Jaguars at Eregi TTC.Kisumu Youngstars ready for top tier hockey test after remarkable riseYoungstars had started brightly and took the lead in the 10th minute through Ketane Okoth, but Jaguars responded strongly with Ivan Ludiali levelling matters in the 21st minute before Godfrey Fedha struck the winner i..