History makers Thunder one match away from second BAL appearance
Nairobi City Thunder are 40 minutes away from securing their second straight Basketball Africa League (BAL) appearance...
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Nairobi City Thunder is on the verge of securing their second consecutive Basketball Africa League (BAL) appearance, needing just one victory against Ferroviario Da Beira in today's semi-final match at the Kasarani Indoor Arena. The Kenyan champions, who made history as the first Kenyan side to qualify for the prestigious continental club competition, aim to improve on their previous performance of winning only one out of six encounters in the 2025 BAL season.
- Thunder currently boasts an undefeated record in Group A of the Road to BAL East Division Elite 16.
- Key players for Thunder in their recent 86-83 victory against Johannesburg were Albert Odero with 21 points and Captain Tylor Ongwae with 18 points.
- A win today would not only secure their BAL 2026 slot but also set up a potential all-East African final against Dar City Basketball Club, who will face Johannesburg in the other semi-final.
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Kenyan Athletes Compete in Deaflympics, Boxing, and Basketball Tournaments - November 2025
Team Kenya captain Isaac Tongi Atima has achieved a historic silver medal in the 4x400m mixed relay at the Tokyo 2025 Deaflympic Games, an improvement on a previous bronze. In Kisumu, young boxers are challenging seasoned counterparts in the opening matches of the final leg of the National Boxing League Championships. The overall league title remains a contest between defending champions Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) and Kenya Police. Separately, Nairobi City Thunder is one victory away from a second consecutive Basketball Africa League (BAL) appearance. The Kenyan champions face Ferroviario Da Beira in a semi-final match at the Kasarani Indoor Arena. They previously made history as the first Kenyan side to qualify for the competition.
