Thunder promise to roar louder as they take second shot at BAL

Club president Rasmussen confident they will get it right as they return to BAL. The 2026 BAL season will begin in March with the three conferences...

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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.