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Nairobi City Thunder is set to compete in the 2026 Basketball Africa League (BAL), aiming for an improved performance after securing their spot by winning the Elite 16 East Division championship for the second consecutive season.
- Thunder defeated Ferroviario Da Beira 109-70 in the semi-finals and Johannesburg Giants 94-84 in the final to qualify.
- First assistant coach Rose Mshilla stated the team has streamlined its systems of play and will intensify preparations to match BAL-level intensity.
- The club views its participation as representing Kenya at the continental level, building on lessons from their first BAL appearance.
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Kenyan Athletes to Participate in African Rally, Basketball and Boxing Events - November 2025
Nairobi City Thunder is set to compete in the 2026 Basketball Africa League (BAL) after securing their spot by winning the Elite 16 East Division championship for the second consecutive season. In boxing, a squad of four Kenyan youth boxers is heading to Luanda, Angola, for the fourth edition of the Africa Youth Games from December 14-21. The 2025 East African Safari Classic Rally is also set to begin on Friday, December 5th. This event is a nine-day battle featuring man and machine across Kwale, Taita Taveta, and Kajiado counties.
