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It's all smiles for Thunder as they make history with 2025 BAL slot

Nairobi City Thunder player Ater Majok celebrates victory against City Oilers of Uganda during their Basketball Africa League Elite 16 tournament at Kasarani Stadium in Nairobi on December 02, 2024. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]

Nairobi City Thunder etched their name in the annals of history as the first Kenyan side to qualify for the Basketball Africa League (BAL) 2025

Backed by an expectant crowd, Thunder dismissed Ugandan champions City Oilers 72-62 in a thrilling semi-final clash at Kasarani Indoor Arena on Monday night to grab the remaining ticket of the Road to BAL 2025 East Division Elite 16 contest.

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