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Nairobi City Thunder one win away from elite Basketball Africa League

Nairobi City Thunder

Albert Odero (left) of Nairobi City Thunder charges past Ali Lahrichi of Kriols Stars during a Group ‘A’ match in the East Division qualifiers for Basketball Africa League at Nyayo National Stadium on November 30, 2024.


 

Photo credit: Chris Omollo | Nation Media Group

By  Caxton Apollo

Contributor

Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • Thunder beat Cape Verdean team Kriol Stars 104-71 to reach the semis of Eastern Division qualifiers.
  • The top two teams from the eight-team Eastern Division qualifiers will qualify to play in BAL.

Kenyan champions Nairobi City Thunder needs just one win to qualify for Africa’s premier men’s basketball competition, Basketball Africa League (BAL).

On Friday night, Nairobi City Thunder, coached by Bradley Ibs from USA, capitalised on superb defence to beat Cape Verdean team Kriol Stars 104-71 to reach the semi-finals of Eastern Division qualifiers of Basketball Africa League.

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