Nairobi City Thunder One win away from third straight unbeaten KBF title
Nairobi City Thunder are one win away from completing a third consecutive unbeaten Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) Men’s Premier League championship season after taking a 2-0 lead over Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) in the playoff final staged at Makande Gymnasium in Mombasa the past weekend. Thunder, who are under a KES 10 million sponsorship by [...] The post Nairobi City Thunder One win away…
Nairobi City Thunder are one win away from securing their third consecutive unbeaten season in the Kenya Basketball Federation's Men’s Premier League championship. The playoff final saw Thunder take a 2-0 lead over the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) at Makande Gymnasium in Mombasa. Following a 2-0 series win, Thunder, sponsored by I&M Bank with KES 10 million, move closer to wrapping up another unbeaten campaign.
Coach Brad Ibs praised his team's determination and resilience, hoping to apply their winning strategy in Nairobi. The defending champions battled back in the first game, winning 78-67 in overtime after a 59-59 draw, before securing a 72-63 victory in the second match. Captain Tylor Ongwae and Derrick Ogechi were the top scorers for Thunder.
For KPA, Trevor Opiyo led the team with 13 points, Cedric Tsangue with 12, and Lennox Wanje with 10. Thunder will play Game Three on Friday, October 2 at Nyayo Stadium Gymnasium in Nairobi to clinch the third straight KBF title.
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