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Equity Hawks

Equity Hawks — National Women's Basketball Premier League team that faced Kenya Ports Authority and other opponents in 2026 playoffs.

2026-05-152026-10-02

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  1. October 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    … a 20-14 victory in the second period to take a 36-26 lead into halftime.KPA maintained their dominance after the break, winning the third quarter 13-08 before Swish mounted a late fightback to take the final period 15-13.Meanwhile, the other semifinal between giants Equity Hawks …

    KPA sink TH3 Swish, edge closer to Women's basketball final
  3. Citizen Digital

    … In the other semifinal, Stanbic Aces started strongly against Equity Hawks, winning the opening quarter 19-16.Equity responded in the second quarter, outscoring the bankers 19-11 to take a slim 28-27 lead into the halftime break.Stanbic, however, regained control after the resump …

    KPA blow away Swish in semifinal opener
  4. September 2026
  5. Citizen Digital

    … Meanwhile, Equity Hawks face Stanbic Aces in an all-bankers semifinal clash. The Bankers Derby is scheduled for 8pm at Nyayo Gymnasium.

    Th3 Swish shoot down Swords, book historic semifinal spot
  6. The Standard

    … In the women’s Premier League battle, defending champions KPA, former holders Equity Hawks, Th3 Swish and Stanbic Aces are the last four teams left in competition.KPA will take on Th3 Swish Basketball Club, who made it to the league semi-finals for the first time after defeating …

    Thunder overcome resilient KPA to bag 2-0 final series lead
  7. The Standard

    … They dismissed Safe Spaces 76-35 in Game Two played at Makande Gymnasium to join rivals Equity Hawks who were the first to qualify after eliminating Zetech University Sparks. …

    Th3 Swish oust Strathmore Swords from league title race
  8. Citizen Digital

    Equity Hawks overcome Zetech, storm playoff semis By Dennis Kamariki September 25, 2026 10:50 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Equity Hawks players during the match at Nyayo: Audio By Vocalize Equity Hawks h …

    Equity Hawks overcome Zetech, storm playoff semis
  9. Citizen Digital

    … finished eighth with 30 points, having won eight and lost 14 matches. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); Second-placed Equity Hawks …

    Unblemished KPA focused on title as KNBL playoffs tip-off
  10. Citizen Digital

    … Women Premier League results Equity Hawks 63-54 Stanbic Aces- WP USIU Flames 43-65 KPA-WP USIU Flames VS Strathmore Swords- postponed

    Holders KPA eye playoffs fine run after unbeaten KNBL season
  11. The Standard

    … ’s Premier League title hunt, defending champions KPA beat 2015 winners United States International University of Africa (USIU-A) Flames 65-43 to maintain their flawless run.The victory saw the dockers remain on top of the table with 42 points ahead of former holders Equity Hawks …

    Champions Thunder and Stanbic Shields reach semi-final play-offs
  12. August 2026
  13. Citizen Digital

    … The Dockers hammered giants Equity Hawks 97-53 before cruising past Stanbic Aces 79-44 at Makande Gymnasium in Mombasa. …

    On fire KPA maintain unbeaten run ahead of playoffs

Today

  1. KPA takes 2-0 lead in women's basketball playoff series

    Defending champions Kenya Ports Authority defeated TH3 Swish 62-49 in Game Two to move to within one victory of qualifying for the National Women's Basketball Premier League final. The best-of-five semifinal series now shifts to KPA's home court in Mombasa for Game Three on Saturday.

    2 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

Yesterday

  1. KPA defeats Swish 80-42 in basketball semifinal

    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 →

Wednesday 30 September

  1. Th3 Swish reach historic National Women's Basketball semifinal

    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 →

Tuesday 29 September

  1. Thunder take 2-0 lead in KBF men's premier league final

    Nairobi City Thunder defeated Kenya Ports Authority 72-63 in game two to secure a 2-0 series lead in the best-of-five final, moving one win away from defending their championship title and extending their unbeaten streak to three seasons.

    29 September 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 28 September

  1. Th3 Swish defeats Strathmore Swords, advances to semi-finals

    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 →

Friday 25 September

  1. Equity Hawks sweep Zetech, advance to playoff semifinals

    Equity Hawks completed a 2-0 quarterfinal sweep of Zetech Sparks in the National Women's Basketball Premier League playoffs, winning Game Two 96-37 at Nyayo Gymnasium to advance to the semifinals against Stanbic Aces.

    25 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 23 September

  1. Undefeated KPA begin KNBL women's playoffs bid

    Defending champions Kenya Ports Authority (KPA), who finished the regular season unbeaten with 22 wins from 22 matches, start their National Women's Basketball Premier League quarter-final campaign against eighth-place Safe Spaces at Nyayo Gymnasium today.

    23 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 8 September

  1. KPA Ladies complete unbeaten KNBL season, target playoff success

    Kenya Ports Authority women's basketball team finished the regular season undefeated with 44 points from 22 matches, capped by a 65-43 victory over USIU Flames. Head coach Samuel Ocholla attributed the team's success to their dedication and discipline as they prepare for the playoffs.

    8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Thunder and Stanbic Shields advance to KBF Men's Premier League semifinals

    Reigning champions Nairobi City Thunder and Stanbic Shields secured places in the 2026 KBF Men's Premier League semi-finals by winning their respective quarter-final best-of-three series. Thunder swept Kisumi Lakeside 2-0 (97-54, 87-44), while Stanbic Shields defeated Ulinzi Warriors 2-0 (60-58, 79-72).

    8 September 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 31 August

  1. KPA women's basketball team maintains unbeaten run before playoffs

    Kenya Ports Authority women's basketball team defeated Equity Hawks 97–53 and Stanbic Aces 79–44 to remain unbeaten with 42 points from 21 matches in the National Women's Basketball Premier League ahead of the playoffs.

    31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 28 August

  1. Unbeaten KPA targets two wins before basketball playoffs

    Unbeaten Kenya Ports Authority women's basketball team faces Equity Hawks and Stanbic Aces this weekend in the National Women's Basketball Premier League, with head coach Samuel Ocholla targeting two victories to finish the regular season strongly ahead of next month's playoffs.

    28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 10 August

  1. Ulinzi coach demands composure after Dumas loss

    Ulinzi Warriors head coach Bernard Mufutu has called for greater composure and improved decision-making after his team lost narrowly to Equity Dumas 67-62 but rebounded with a 64-49 victory over Moischers in the National Men's Basketball Premier League.

    10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 7 August

  1. Equity Dumas seeks playoff push against Ulinzi Warriors

    Equity Dumas head coach Joseph Lubarov says his team is primed for a National Men's Basketball Premier League match against Ulinzi Warriors tonight, with the four-week break having left them sharper and fitter. Equity, eighth in the standings with 25 points from 16 matches, would strengthen their playoff bid with victory against ninth-placed Ulinzi, who have 23 points from 15 games.

    7 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 3 August

  1. Swish coach urges focus after securing KNBL playoffs spot

    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 →

Friday 31 July

  1. Stanbic Aces seek tactical discipline in women's basketball double-header

    Stanbic Aces head coach Maurice Obilo has urged his players to remain tactically disciplined as they prepare for a National Women's Basketball Premier League double-header this weekend at USIU Grounds against Equity Hawks and Dream Girls. The bankers, currently second in the standings with 32 points from 17 matches, aim to boost their title challenge.

    31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 24 July

  1. Strathmore Blades seek top-four finish despite injuries

    Strathmore Blades, sitting fifth in the KNBL standings with 24 points from 16 matches, aim to continue their run when they face Stanbic Shields on Sunday, with head coach Tony Ochieng confident his side can compete despite injury setbacks.

    24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 21 July

  1. KPA coach targets defensive improvement after basketball victories

    Kenya Ports Authority head coach Robert Mugabe says his team will focus on improving its defensive play despite recording two convincing victories in the National Men's Basketball Premier League over the weekend, with the Dockers defeating Moischers 88-57 and ANU Wolfpacks 89-70. The back-to-back wins lifted KPA to second place in the league standings with 26 points from 14 matches.

    21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 6 July

  1. KPA coach optimistic about playoff chances after Thunder loss

    Kenya Ports Authority basketball coach Robert Mugabe remains confident his team can reach the playoffs despite a 71-85 defeat to defending champions Nairobi City Thunder in the National Men's Basketball Premier League. Mugabe said the team executed its game plan well and sees positives to build on, though he noted areas for improvement on defense and in attack.

    6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. 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.

    6 July 2026 · 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 15 June

  1. KPA women's basketball team maintains winning streak with discipline

    The Kenya Ports Authority women's basketball team secured two victories over the weekend, defeating Strathmore Swords 79-52 and Lady Titans 71-54, maintaining their perfect record in the National Women's Basketball Premier League. Head coach Samuel Ocholla attributed the wins to discipline, preparation, and attention to detail, with each player understanding her role within the team.

    15 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 →

Monday 8 June

  1. Stanbic Aces coach backs team after Strathmore loss

    Stanbic Aces head coach Maurice Obilo says his team will emerge stronger after losing 73-60 to Strathmore Swords in the National Women's Basketball Premier League, their second defeat of the season. Despite the loss, Stanbic remain top of the league standings with 22 points from 12 matches.

    8 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 →

Friday 29 May

  1. KPA aims to maintain unbeaten streak against Zetech Sparks

    Unbeaten Kenya Ports Authority women's basketball team will host Zetech Sparks in a National Women's Basketball Premier League match in Mombasa on Saturday. KPA have won all nine matches so far to top the standings with 18 points, while Zetech Sparks sit fifth with 15 points after ten matches.

    29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 25 May

  1. Equity Dumas defeats Strathmore Blades in basketball league

    Equity Dumas defeated Strathmore Blades 83-71 in a National Men's Basketball Premier League match at Nyayo Gymnasium. Dumas coach Joseph Lubarov praised Blades' performance and intensity despite his side's victory, which came after a month-long break.

    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 →

Monday 18 May

  1. Stanbic Aces edge Strathmore Swords in women's basketball

    Stanbic Aces defeated Strathmore Swords 56-48 in the National Women's Basketball Premier League. Coach Maurice Obilo said the match was tough and his team faced preparation challenges due to rain, though they persevered despite shooting struggles.

    18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 15 May

  1. Strathmore Blades prepare for Lakeside basketball clash

    Strathmore Blades head coach Tony Ochieng says limited training time has disrupted preparations for their National Men's Basketball Premier League match against Lakeside on Sunday at USIU Grounds, Nairobi, but remains optimistic that collective effort and teamwork could give the team an advantage.

    15 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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