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Stanbic Aces

Stanbic Aces — women's basketball team in Kenya's National Premier League competing for league title, led by head coach Maurice Obilo.

2026-04-252026-06-30

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  1. April 2026
  2. The Standard

    They top the table with 16 points three more than their closest challengers Stanbic Shields who have played seven, won six and lost one.Against Dream Girls, KPA who had began Nairobi tour with a 77-59 win against Th3 Swish on Saturday, were the better side on paper and court.

    Champions KPA reap maximum points to maintain firm grip on top spot
  3. The Standard

    KPA, who top the women’s table with 12 points from six outings, will clash with Th3 Swish and debutants Dream Girls today and tomorrow in the hunt for maximum points.A double victory for the dockers will see them consolidate their top spot ahead of second-placed Stanbic Aces, who

    Champions KPA, Nairobi City Thunder keen to maintain flawless run

Yesterday

  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.

    21 hours ago · 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 suffer back-to-back defeats in Premier League debut weekend

    Newly promoted Lady Titans lost to Stanbic Aces 37-60 and Strathmore Swords 47-61 at Nyayo Gymnasium in Nairobi, but head coach Moses Mosebe says the team is making steady progress and expressed confidence in their direction moving forward.

    24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. 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

Saturday 20 June

  1. Stanbic Aces beat Lady Titans 60-37 in KNBL women's match

    Stanbic Aces defeated Lady Titans 60-37 in a Kenya National Basketball League Women's Premier League match at Nyayo Gymnasium on Saturday, with head coach Maurice Obilo praising the team's continued improvement despite falling short of his scoring target.

    20 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

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

Sunday 7 June

  1. Strathmore Swords beat Stanbic Aces in KBF women's basketball

    Strathmore University Swords defeated Stanbic Aces 75-60 in a Kenya Basketball Federation Women's Premier League match at Nyayo Gymnasium on Saturday, strengthening their chances of finishing in the top five of the regular season.

    7 June 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 6 June

  1. Basketball league races toward playoffs with weekend fixtures

    Kenya Basketball Federation competition continues with second-leg regular season play this weekend. Women's Premier League features Stanbic Aces pursuing a top-two finish against Strathmore University Swords, while Safe Spaces and Lady Titans battle for survival; in the Men's Premier League, Strathmore Blades face ANU Wolfpacks and newly promoted Moischers seek their third win against Eldonets Platinum.

    6 June 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 3 June

  1. KPA women's basketball team extends unbeaten run to ten matches

    KPA defeated Zetech Sparks 69-53 in a National Women's Basketball Premier League match, maintaining their perfect record this season. Coach Samuel Ocholla acknowledged that a month-long break affected match fitness but expressed satisfaction with the result, which keeps KPA second in the standings with 20 points.

    3 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

  2. Strathmore Swords beat USIU-A Flames in women's basketball

    Strathmore University Swords defeated USIU-A Flames 74-66 in a Kenya Basketball Federation Women's Premier League match at Nyayo Gymnasium. Jacqueline Otieno led Swords with 21 points, while Ninel Naserian scored a match-high 24 for the Flames.

    25 May 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 23 May

  1. Hawks seek wins to return to top three; Dynamites fight relegation

    Equity Bank Hawks, former Women's Premier League champions, aim for victories this weekend to reclaim the title and secure a top-three finish. The University of Nairobi Dynamites, currently 10th with 10 points, battle to save their season against relegation.

    23 May 2026 · The Standard

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

  2. Strathmore Swords edge Eldonets in women's basketball league match

    Strathmore University Swords defeated Eldonets 67-64 in a Kenya Basketball Federation Women's Premier League match at USIU-A grounds on Sunday, bouncing back from a Saturday loss to Stanbic Aces. A dominant first half gave the students a commanding lead that they held off despite a strong second-half push from Eldonets.

    18 May 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 17 May

  1. Eldonets, Stanbic Aces win in KBF Women's Premier League

    Eldonets beat University of Nairobi Dynamites 67-48, while Stanbic Aces defeated Strathmore University Swords 56-46 in Kenya Basketball Federation Women's Premier League matches. Stanbic Aces narrowed the gap to defending champions Kenya Ports Authority to one point.

    17 May 2026 · The Standard

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

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

  2. Nairobi City Thunder eyes double win in Eldoret and Kisumu

    Nairobi City Thunder will face Eldonets Platinum in Eldoret and Lakeside in Kisumu this weekend in Kenya Basketball Federation Men's Premier League matches, seeking to extend their unbeaten run and maintain their lead at the top of the standings with 16 points.

    9 May 2026 · The Standard

Monday 4 May

  1. Thunder narrow gap on KPA in basketball league

    Reigning Kenya Basketball Federation Men's Premier League champions Nairobi City Thunder are one point behind league leaders Kenya Ports Authority, with 16 points to KPA's 17. Thunder beat Umoja 78-66 and African Nazarene University 83-79 in weekend matches and remain unbeaten in the past two seasons.

    4 May 2026 · The Standard

Friday 1 May

  1. Kenya Basketball teams chase playoffs spots as first leg ends

    As the Kenya Basketball Federation Men and Women's Premier League first leg nears completion, teams are competing intensely for top-eight playoff positions. Defending champions Nairobi City Thunder and Kenya Ports Authority remain undefeated, while lower-ranked teams including African Nazarene University Wolfpacks battle to avoid relegation.

    1 May 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 28 April

  1. KPA wins two games in women's basketball league

    Defending champions Kenya Ports Authority defeated Th3 Swish 77-59 and Dream Girls 98-55 on the road over the weekend in the Kenya National Women's Basketball Premier League. Coach Samuel Ocholla attributed the victories to solid preparation and disciplined play on both ends of the court.

    28 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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