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Dennis Kamariki

2026-04-272026-07-07

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  1. May 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Blades, Wolfpacks brace for tough weekend after disrupted preparations By Dennis Kamariki May 01, 2026 12:32 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Hudefya Ahmed L and Aaron Oyier R of Mustanos attack Jack Waweru

    Blades, Wolfpacks brace for tough weekend after disrupted preparations
  3. April 2026
  4. Citizen Digital

    Ulinzi Warriors coach Bernard Mufutu calls for improved performance from his squad By Dennis Kamariki April 29, 2026 05:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter FILE: Ulinzi Warriors and the technical bench line

    Ulinzi Warriors coach Bernard Mufutu calls for improved performance from his squad
  5. Citizen Digital

    Stanbic's coach Obilo impressed despite weekend win By Dennis Kamariki April 27, 2026 06:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Zetech Sparks players in a past National Women's Basketball Premier League match.

    Stanbic's coach Obilo impressed despite weekend win

Yesterday

  1. KPA coach Mugabe remains confident despite loss to Thunder

    Kenya Ports Authority men's basketball team lost 71–85 to defending champions Nairobi City Thunder in the National Men's Basketball Premier League, but head coach Robert Mugabe said the performance showed good preparation and progress, noting the team executed their game plan despite the defeat and identified defensive and offensive areas for improvement.

    17 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Friday 3 July

  1. Lady Titans aim to build momentum with weekend basketball fixtures

    Lady Titans head coach Moses Musebe is confident his National Women's Basketball Premier League side can extend its winning run as they face Equity Hawks on Saturday and UON Dynamites on Sunday. The league newcomers, coming off a 69-57 victory over Dream Girls, have won two of 15 matches this season.

    3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 29 June

  1. Stanbic Aces reach league summit with victory over Zetech

    Stanbic Aces defeated Zetech Sparks 57-42 in a National Women's Basketball Premier League match at Nyayo Gymnasium, rising to the top of the standings with 28 points from 15 matches (13 wins, 2 losses). Head coach Maurice Obilo praised his squad's execution after a slow start.

    29 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 26 June

  1. Zetech Sparks seek strong display against Stanbic Aces

    Zetech Sparks head coach Job Munene says his team is confident and improving ahead of a National Women's Basketball Premier League match against Stanbic Aces at Nyayo Gymnasium on Saturday, noting the team has shown greater resilience and understanding of their game plan in recent performances.

    26 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Lady Titans lose two weekend games in league debut

    Debutants Lady Titans suffered back-to-back defeats at the Nyayo Gymnasium in Nairobi, losing 37-60 to Stanbic Aces and 47-61 to Strathmore Swords. Head coach Moses Mosebe expressed confidence in the team's progress and preparation for upcoming games.

    24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 23 June

  1. Wolfpacks coach attributes fatigue to contrasting weekend results

    ANU Wolfpacks head coach Michael Oluoch credited fatigue from back-to-back matches for his team's upset 88-79 victory over Equity Dumas on Saturday followed by a 92-58 loss to defending champions Nairobi City Thunder on Sunday in the National Men's Basketball Premier League.

    23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Wolfpacks coach attributes fatigue to contrasting league match results

    ANU Wolfpacks defeated Equity Dumas 88-79 on Saturday but lost 92-58 to defending champions Nairobi City Thunder on Sunday. Head coach Michael Oluoch attributed the contrasting performances to fatigue from the back-to-back matches, saying the demanding schedule affected his team's energy levels in the second game.

    23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 19 June

  1. Equity Dumas seeks to extend winning form in weekend basketball double-header

    Equity Dumas will face ANU Wolfpacks on Saturday and Eldonets Platinum on Sunday in the National Men's Basketball Premier League at Nyayo Gymnasium, aiming to extend their strong form after an 84-72 victory over Strathmore Blades.

    19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Stanbic Aces bounce back from loss with convincing win

    Stanbic Aces head coach Maurice Obilo praised his team's maturity after they defeated Safe Spaces 73-55 in the National Women's Basketball Premier League, bouncing back from a previous loss to Strathmore Swords. With 11 wins and 2 defeats from 13 league matches, Obilo said the team's response to the setback demonstrated their growing mental strength.

    17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 12 June

  1. KPA resume basketball league title chase after six-week break

    Kenya Ports Authority will face Strathmore Blades on Saturday and Umoja on Sunday at Nyayo National Stadium Gymnasium. KPA head coach Robert Mugabe says his team is confident and well-prepared to maintain its strong form in the title race despite the lengthy competitive break.

    12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Strathmore Blades coach hails consistency after weekend victories

    Strathmore Blades coach Tony Ochieng praised his team's consistency after back-to-back victories over ANU Wolfpacks (65-44) and UON Terror (67-61) in the National Men's Basketball Premier League, improving their league standing to 19 points from 12 matches with seven wins and five losses.

    10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Equity Dumas beats Ulinzi Warriors in basketball league fixture

    Equity Dumas defeated Ulinzi Warriors 60-56 in a National Men's Basketball Premier League match at USIU Grounds. Coach Joseph Lubarov praised his team's resilience after the victory, which concluded their first-leg fixtures.

    2 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 25 May

  1. Basketball Africa League playoffs begin in Kigali

    The 2026 Basketball Africa League (BAL) Playoffs kicked off in Kigali with eight African clubs competing for continental glory, with the finals scheduled for May 31. BAL social media platforms generated more than 722 million views during the group phase.

    25 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 22 May

  1. Blades coach urges focus for Thunder and Dumas matchups

    Strathmore Blades coach Tony Ochieng has urged his players to stay disciplined and avoid costly mistakes as they prepare for back-to-back National Men's Basketball Premier League matches against defending champions Nairobi City Thunder on Friday and Equity Dumas on Saturday at Nyayo Gymnasium in Nairobi.

    22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Strathmore Blades edge Kisumu Lakeside in tight basketball match

    Strathmore Blades narrowly defeated Kisumu Lakeside 63-62 in the National Men's Basketball Premier League, moving to 13 points from eight matches. Coach Tony Ochieng acknowledged his side's poor performance but expressed satisfaction with the win as the team prepares for an upcoming match against Equity.

    19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 11 May

  1. Stanbic Aces defeat UoN Dynamites in women's basketball league

    Stanbic Aces defeated UoN Dynamites 70-41 in a Women's Premier League match at USIU Grounds, moving to 15 points after eight matches with seven wins and one loss. Coach Maurice Obilo said the team is improving and improving training conditions will help them play better.

    11 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 9 May

  1. Stanbic Aces seek win against Dynamites in basketball

    Stanbic Aces head coach Maurice Obilo expressed confidence ahead of the National Women's Basketball Premier League clash against UON Dynamites on Saturday at USIU Grounds, with the bankers sitting second on the log with 13 points from seven matches.

    9 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 6 May

  1. ANU Wolfpacks suffer three losses in basketball league weekend

    ANU Wolfpacks head coach Michael Oluoch praised his players' effort despite the team losing all three games in the National Men's Basketball Premier League, falling to Strathmore Blades 47-64, Nairobi City Thunder 79-83, and Ulinzi Warriors 67-77. Oluoch cited the players' lack of training after exams but noted they executed well and showed determination on the court.

    6 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Strathmore Blades win twice to strengthen basketball top-four bid

    Strathmore Blades defeated Africa Nazarene University Wolfpacks 64-47 and Ulinzi Warriors 62-55 in National Men's Basketball Premier League matches at Nyayo Gymnasium, with head coach Tony Ochieng praising the team's character, rebounding, scoring, and defensive discipline.

    5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 4 May

  1. KPA basketball dominates Lady Titans in premier league

    Kenya Ports Authority thrashed Lady Titans 101-38 in the National Women's Basketball Premier League, with coach Samuel Ocholla crediting the team's strong performance and improving efficiency as the first leg nears conclusion.

    4 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 1 May

  1. Strathmore Blades face weekend matches after limited training

    Strathmore Blades head coach Tony Ochieng cited weather disruptions and a single training session this week as challenges ahead of their Kenya National Men's Basketball Premier League fixtures, while also noting squad unavailability due to injuries and personal commitments. Despite setbacks, Ochieng expressed confidence in his team's ability to perform.

    1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 29 April

  1. Ulinzi Warriors coach demands offensive consistency after narrow win

    Ulinzi Warriors coach Bernard Mufutu has called for improved performance from his squad following a 67-54 Kenya National Men's Basketball Premier League victory over Stanbic Shields. Mufutu acknowledged the team missed free throws and struggled offensively despite the win, though he noted defensive improvements.

    29 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 27 April

  1. Stanbic coach says team underperformed in one-point league win

    Stanbic Aces head coach Maurice Obilo said his team fell short despite grinding out a narrow 57-56 win over Zetech Sparks in a National Women's Basketball Premier League match. Obilo noted areas for improvement including aggression, defense, and offensive decision-making, while crediting Zetech for their strong performance.

    27 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

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