Hunt for play-offs slots intensifies as league first leg nears end
The battle in the Kenya Basketball Federation Men and Women’s Premier League will hit a notch higher this weekend as teams chase victories in a bid to seal play-off slots...
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The race for play-off slots in the Kenya Basketball Federation Men and Women’s Premier League is intensifying as the first leg of the 2026 season draws to a close. Teams are pushing for crucial victories to secure their positions in the top eight.
- The defending champions, Nairobi City Thunder, and Kenya Ports Authority (KPA), are the only teams with a perfect winning record so far.
- The African Nazarene University (ANU) Wolfpacks are fighting to escape the relegation zone, facing a challenging weekend against strong opponents.
- In the women's league, Stanbic Aces aim to solidify their top-two standing, while debutants Dream Girls and Lady Titans are seeking significant upsets.
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Kenya Basketball Play-off Race Intensifies as Volleyball, Boxing Events also Advance - May 2026
The race for play-off slots in the Kenya Basketball Federation Men and Women's Premier League is intensifying as the first leg of the 2026 season draws to a close, with teams pushing for crucial victories to secure positions in the top eight. Meanwhile, Nakuru is all set to host a boxing tournament this afternoon at K-Fitness Gym to commemorate Labour Day, featuring six professional fights aimed at promoting the sport at the grassroots. In volleyball, Kenya's Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has been eliminated from the Confederation of Africa Volleyball (CAVB) Men's Club Championship after a 3-1 loss to Rwanda's Rwanda Energy Group (REG) in the quarter-finals, dashing Kenya's dream of trophy.
