Nairobi City Thunder tips off its 2026 Basketball Africa League (BAL) Elite 16 East Division qualifiers campaign today against Uganda’s Namuwongo Blazers at the Kasarani Indoor Arena. The team aims to qualify for the prestigious tournament for a second consecutive year and improve on last year's performance.

• Thunder seeks to avenge last year's Nile Conference where they registered only one victory.
• Captain Tylor Ongwae urged fans to come out and support the team, assuring them the team will not disappoint.
• The Bradley Ibs-coached side has bolstered its squad with key signings including Ater Majok, Chase Adams, and Lance Thomas, alongside Kenya Morans stars Derrick Ogechi, Albert Odero, and Ariel Okal.