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Handball queen Ariviza hungry for more

Nairobi Water Queens Handball Club player Brenda Ariviza is looking forward to turning pro.

Nairobi Water Queens © Kelly Ayodi

Ariviza, who was named the Sports Journalists Association of Kenya Player of the month in December 2021, says she feels good after winning the double this season.

Brenda Ariviza in action against Ulinzi © Kelly Ayodi

‘’My target is to continue being on top and to help my team maintain the local and regional dominance. If given the chance by the company to participate in East Africa clubs championships, we will play to our very best, and if there’s national assignment I will also give my all,” Ariviza told Picture Africa

Brenda Ariviza © Kelly Ayodi
Brenda Ariviza gets instructions from her coach. © Kelly Ayodi

‘’Being the first handball player to be awarded the prestigious monthly sports award I can say that was the highlight of my career,’’ Ariviza said.

Brenda Ariviza © Kelly Ayodi

Ariviza says it’s not easy for her to balance between being a full time mother and playing handball at the highest level in the country but if you love what you are doing you will always create time for both roles.

Brenda Ariviza celebrate a score with her teammate © Kelly Ayodi

Ariviza played a pivotal role as Nairobi Water Queens beat Ulinzi Stars 29-28 to retain the Kenya Hockey Federation Super Cup weeks after winning the 2021 Kenya Handball Federation (KHF) women’s league.

Kelly Ayodi

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