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Nairobi City Thunder secure Elite 16 spot on Basketball Africa League debut

Nairobi City Stars players and technical bench celebrate after BAL victory. [BAL]

Nairobi City Thunder have made history by securing a place in the Elite 16 of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) qualifiers on their first attempt.

The Bradley Ibs-coached team finished second in the Road to BAL East Division Group D qualifiers with an impressive 3-1 record, earning their ticket to the final qualifying phase alongside undefeated Urunani.

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