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History makers Thunder one match away from second BAL appearance

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Nairobi City Thunder's Ater Majok in action during the Africa Champions Clubs Road To Bal 2026 at Kasarani Gymnasium. Nov 18, 2025. ]Jonah Onyango, Standard]

Nairobi City Thunder are 40 minutes away from securing their second straight Basketball Africa League (BAL) appearance.

The league champions, who made history as the first Kenyan side to qualify for the prestigious men’s continental club competition, are on the brink of booking their slot at the 2026 BAL.

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