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Thunder intensify preparations for 2026 BAL challenge

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Feliciano Perez (left) of Nairobi City Thunder dribbles past Peter Odhiambo of NBK Phoenix in a league match at Nyayo Gymnasium. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]

National champions Nairobi City Thunder are gearing up for their second appearance at the prestigious Basketball Africa League (BAL).

They are among 12 teams that will be battling for eight tickets to the 2026 BAL season finale set for May 22-31 at the BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda.

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