Thunder raring to strike Dar City in 2026 BAL Kalahari opener
Kenyan champions are on a mission to complete unfinished business from the 2025 season...
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Nairobi City Thunder is set to face Tanzania’s Dar City today in the opening match of the 2026 Basketball Africa League (BAL) Kalahari Conference in Pretoria, South Africa.
- The Kenyan champions aim to reach the BAL playoffs for the first time in their history.
- The team, led by head coach Bradley Ibs and captain Tylor Ongwae, emphasizes cohesiveness and lessons learned from their 2023 debut.
- This year's BAL features a revised conference structure with heightened competition.
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Kenyan Teams Compete Internationally Across Rugby, Basketball, Football - March 2026
Kenyan sports teams are competing in multiple international tournaments across Africa and South America. In rugby, Shujaa secured a decisive 38-7 victory over Germany in the Sao Paulo 7s to kick off their HSBC SVNS 2 campaign, while the Lionesses also compete in the same tournament as they battle for crucial playoff places. Nairobi City Thunder faces Tanzania's Dar City in the opening match of the 2026 Basketball Africa League Kalahari Conference in Pretoria, South Africa. Meanwhile, Harambee Stars were eliminated from the FIFA Friendly Series in Kigali, Rwanda after losing to Estonia in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw. In boxing, undefeated Kenyan John Juma will defend his WBA Africa Gold Super Lightweight title against Tanzanian opponent Charles Chilala on April 3.
