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Lunga Bullets commands Kopala Basketball League

By Mercy Chewe
Champions Lunga Bullets have opened a one point lead at the top of the Copperbelt Men’s Basketball Super League after two wins as the competition resumed following the Covid-19 induced break.

Lunga and Mufulira Magnets were joint league leaders before the competition was suspended two months ago when Covid-19 cases increased.

In their latest games, Lunga beat IC Tigers 70-56 in Kalulushi and Luanshya Eagles 84-59 away in Luanshya at the weekend.

The 2019 champions have 11 points from six games played.

Second placed Magnets have 10 points after beating Kansanshi Panthers 43-40 in their latest game.

In the Men’s B League, CEC Blazers have a one point lead over second placed Don Bosco of Chingola.

Blazers are leading with 12 points after edging Dawn Panthers 65-53.