Alex Isaboke

Nairobi

Sports Editor and Producer at Capital FM (Nairobi, Kenya)

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Guard ‘UC’ wants another BAL dance with Thunder

1 week ago | capitalfm.co.ke | Alex Isaboke

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 25 – American-born Nigerian Nairobi City Thunder point guard Uchenna Iroegbu says he hopes to be back with the Kenyan champions in their Basketball Africa League (BAL) journey next season. Iroegbu, nicknamed ‘UC’ has been a key pillar of the Thunder side, having been signed to help them achieve qualification.
Ex Tusker keeper Bwire picks positives from maiden season down South

1 week ago | capitalfm.co.ke | Alex Isaboke

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 28 – Former Tusker FC goalkeeper Brian Bwire says he is happy with the returns from his first season in South Africa, with Polokwane City. Bwire joined Polokwane at the beginning of the campaign and has managed to finish with four clean sheets from 12 games he played. The goalkeeper, speaking exclusively to Telecomasia.net from his base in South Africa, says he endured a difficult start to finally manage more playing time after missing out in his first few days.
Ahli Tripoli now eye BAL title after whitewashing Nile Conference

1 week ago | capitalfm.co.ke | Alex Isaboke

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 28 – Al Ahli Tripoli Basketball Club head coach Fouad Abou Chakra says the team will be headed for the play-offs of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) in Pretoria, South Africa, with their target being to clinch the trophy. The Libyan side were totally unplayable in the Nile Conference, where they finished top with a 6-0 run to book a place in the play-off. And now, speaking to Telecomasia.net in Kigali, Chakra says their ambition is to fight for the trophy.
Wanyama delights for former side Tottenham after Europa League triumph

1 week ago | capitalfm.co.ke | Alex Isaboke

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 28 – Former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Victor Wanyama has delighted in his ex-employers clinching the Europa League, ending an 18-year wait for silverware. Wanyama says Tottenham Hotspur absolutely deserved the Europa title. Spurs ended their 18-year trophy drought after beating Manchester United 1-0 in Bilbao to clinch the second biggest trophy in Europe.
Tyler praises Thunder mates after maiden BAL run in Rwanda

1 week ago | capitalfm.co.ke | Alex Isaboke

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 28 – Nairobi City Thunder captain Tyler Ongwae has praised his teammates for their performance and fighting spirit in their first ever sujourn at the Basketball Africa League (BAL) in Kigali, Rwanda. Thunder had a tough outing, winning only once, and lost two matches in tight contests both with buzzer beaters. Thunder picked their only win against South Africa’s Made by Basketball (MBB), the same side that beat them with a buzzer shot in the first round of matches.
Thunder’s new recruit Appiah keen to make history in Kenya

2 weeks ago | capitalfm.co.ke | Alex Isaboke

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 28 – Nairobi City Thunder’s new recruit Nana Appiah hopes he can make history as he begins his tenure in the country, having come through the Golden State Warriors Youth structures. Appiah has been signed by Thunder for the Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) Premier League, and has already made his debut in Thunder’s two matches before they travelled for the Basketball Africa League (BAL) in Kigali. At the BAL, the youngster was placed in the standby roster for the team.
Al Ahli Tripoli hit Nairobi City Thunder for a century Again to book BAL Playoffs Finals

2 weeks ago | capitalfm.co.ke | Alex Isaboke

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 22 – Nairobi City Thunder put up a spirited fight but suffered a fourth straight loss following a 104-91 defeat to Libya champions Al Ahli Tripoli at the ongoing Basketball Africa League (BAL) on Thursday evening in Kigali, Rwanda. The win for Al Ahli Tripoli saw them record a perfect 4-0 victory and become the first team in the Nile Conference to book a ticket for the playoffs finals scheduled for Pretoria, South Africa, June 6-14.
Kenya: We Want to Conquer Cecafa Region After Afcon Experience, Says Coach Akhulia

2 weeks ago | allafrica.com | Alex Isaboke

Nairobi — Rising Stars assistant coach Anthony AKhulia says the team's experience at the Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Egypt has inspired them to try and conquer the East African region to ensure they constantly qualify for the tournament. Rising Stars played at the tournament for the first time ever after finishing second in the CECAFA regional qualifiers, losing to Tanzania in the final.
Africa: Kenya's Nairobi City Thunder Beaten At the Buzzer By South Africa's MBB in BAL

2 weeks ago | allafrica.com | Alex Isaboke

Nairobi — Kenya's representatives at the ongoing Basketball Africa League (BAL) Nile Conference in Kigali, Rwanda succumbed to their third successive game after losing at the buzzer 74-75 to South African side Made By Basketball (MBB) on Tuesday at the BK Arena. Nairobi City Thunder lost 15-22 in the first quarter before recovering to boss the second quarter 18-10 and the third 27-18 before going down 14-25 in the last quarter.
We want to conquer CECAFA region after AFCON experience, says coach Akhulia

2 weeks ago | capitalfm.co.ke | Alex Isaboke

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 20 – Rising Stars assistant coach Anthony AKhulia says the team’s experience at the Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Egypt has inspired them to try and conquer the East African region to ensure they constantly qualify for the tournament. Rising Stars played at the tournament for the first time ever after finishing second in the CECAFA regional qualifiers, losing to Tanzania in the final.