Head coach and co-owner of Th3 Swish women's basketball team in Kenya's National Women's Basketball Premier League.
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Citizen Digital
… The inexperience head coach Ariel Okal had flagged after their quarter-final win was exposed against a Dockers side that has held on to its league title and remains a benchmark in Kenyan women's basketball. …
KPA blow away Swish in semifinal openerCitizen Digital
… Swish head coach Ariel Okal attributed his side’s success against Strathmore to their defensive discipline and their ability to stick to the game plan throughout the series. …
Th3 Swish shoot down Swords, book historic semifinal spotThe Standard
… The Ariel Okal coached Swish was leading the students 49-27 at the time the game prematurely ended on Saturday. …
Th3 Swish oust Strathmore Swords from league title raceCitizen Digital
Nairobi City Thunder cruise past Shields in KNBL semis opener By Dennis Kamariki September 17, 2026 11:17 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Ariel Okal (L) of Nairobi City Thunder avoid a tackle from Regan oke …
Nairobi City Thunder cruise past Shields in KNBL semis openerCitizen Digital
… with Pioneer 101 By Brian Ngugi September 06, 2026 02:22 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter RIGHT TO LEFT (SEATED): Cynthia Mmumbo - CEO Sports Connect Africa, Michael Nicholson - CEO Afrique U and Ariel Okal …
Boost as Th3 Swish lands partnership with Pioneer 101Citizen Digital
Okal calls wants Swish to remain focussed after storming KNBL playoffs By Dennis Kamariki August 03, 2026 05:04 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter TH3 Swish versus UoN Dynamites in action during their KNBL Wom …
Okal calls wants Swish to remain focussed after storming KNBL playoffsCitizen Digital
… Their aggressive defense forced several turnovers while quick transitions and efficient shooting ensured they sealed an emphatic 64-35 victory.TH3 Swish head coach Ariel Okal credited his team's improved second-half display for the convincing win."We were technically in the game …
TH3 Swish cruise past UON Dynamites to strengthen playoff pushThe Standard
… They won the first two quarters with an identical score of 16-11 to enjoy a 10-point advantage at half-time with the score at 32-22.The Ariel Okal-coached side was unstoppable in the second half, dominating the game to win the third quarter 29-18, then sealing the victory with a …
UoN Dynamites and Th3 Swish win to keep play-offs hopes aliveThe Standard
… Derrick Ogechi led the champions with 15 points, with Garang Diing and Ariel Okal adding 12 points each. …
Strathmore Blades see off ANU Wolfpacks as Thunder stop UmojaThe Standard
… On resumption, Th3 Swish, coached by Kenya Morans and Nairobi City Thunder small forward Ariel Okal, were composed, scoring and also defending well to take the third quarter 17-15.However, the Dockers regained control in the fourth period as they dominated the paint and contained …
KPA drown Th3 Swish to register seventh win on the trotDefending champions Kenya Ports Authority routed first-time semifinalists Th3 Swish 80-42 in their semifinal opener at Nyayo Stadium Gymnasium, dominating from the opening tip with strong defence and ball movement.
1 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Defending champions Kenya Ports Authority routed first-time semifinalists Th3 Swish 80-42 in their semifinal opener at Nyayo Stadium Gymnasium, dominating from the opening tip with strong defence and ball movement.
1 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Th3 Swish Basketball reached the semifinals of the National Women's Basketball Premier League for the first time, defeating Strathmore Swords 2-1 in a quarterfinal playoff series. They will now face defending champions Kenya Ports Authority in the semifinal.
30 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Th3 Swish booked their place in the semi-finals of the 2026 Kenya Basketball Federation Women's Premier League after defeating Strathmore University's Swords 2-1 in the quarters. Swords forfeited Game Two after refusing to play due to power outages while trailing 49-27, and lost Game Three by a single point.
28 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi City Thunder defeated Stanbic Shields 82-65 in Game One of the National Men's Basketball Premier League semifinal playoff series at Nyayo Gymnasium, taking a 1-0 lead in the best-of-five series.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Pioneer 101 has signed a three-year partnership with Th3 Swish, a women's basketball team co-owned by Ariel Okal, with the goal of developing the team into African champions and creating pathways for players to access educational scholarships abroad while pursuing basketball opportunities in the United States and Australia.
6 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
TH3 Swish's head coach Ariel Okal has urged his team to maintain focus on the postseason after the side secured a place in the Kenya Basketball Federation National Women's Basketball Premier League playoffs with a 61-52 victory over Lady Titans, reaching the 30-point mark with 12 wins and six defeats after 18 matches.
3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
TH3 Swish defeated UON Dynamites 64-35 in a Kenya National Women's Basketball Premier League match, dominating the second half with strong defense and efficient shooting to strengthen their playoff push.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
University of Nairobi Dynamites defeated Safe Spaces 70-65 in a Kenya Basketball Federation Women's Premier League match, with Jane Kemunto scoring 19 points to keep Dynamites' playoff hopes alive. In a separate match, Th3 Swish defeated Dream Girls 95-56 to register their fifth win and consolidate their place in the top eight.
24 May 2026 · The Standard →
Strathmore University Blades defeated African Nazarene University 64-47 in a Kenya Basketball Federation Men's Premier League match, with David Etyang scoring 18 points to guide Blades to their third win of the season.
2 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Ports Authority defeated Th3 Swish 77-59 in the Women's Premier League, extending their unbeaten run and maintaining top spot. Ivorian star Alima Doumbia led KPA with 20 points in the victory.
26 April 2026 · The Standard →