Originally published by Standard Sports

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October 4, 2026

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Thunder shift focus to BAL 2027 after sealing historic three-peat

Nairobi City Thunder were challenged, bruised and pushed into corners they hadn’t seen in over three years, proving that absolute dominance is not a gift but a brutal test of survival...

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Nairobi City Thunder have secured their third consecutive Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) Men’s Premier League title, clinching a historic three-peat after a hard-fought series against Kenya Ports Authority (KPA). The victory, however, comes with a stern reminder of vulnerabilities as the team now shifts focus to the 2027 Basketball Africa League (BAL).

Nairobi City Thunder won the series 3-0, with key performances from Tylor Ongwae (MVP, 24 points in Game 3), Eugene Adera, Derrick Ogechi, and Garang Diing.
The team faced significant challenges, including trailing in all games and needing buzzer-beaters and comebacks to secure wins, highlighting a need for improvement before the BAL.
Despite the loss, KPA displayed a strong performance, pushing Thunder to their limits and earning respect for their competitive spirit.

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