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Thunder strikes rivals in BAL ticket battle

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Nairobi City Thunder's Ater Majok in action against Namuongo Blazers at Kasarani Stadium. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

National League champions Nairobi City Thunder secured their second straight appearance at the prestigious Basketball Africa League (BAL).

They once again did it in style by not only qualifying, but also winning the Road to BAL Elite 16 East Division contest that ended on Sunday at the Kasarani Indoor Arena on an unbeaten run.

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