Ulinzi Warriors — Kenya National Men's Basketball Premier League team, eliminated in 2026 playoffs by Stanbic Shields.
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Citizen Digital
… 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 okere of Ulinzi Warriors …
Nairobi City Thunder cruise past Shields in KNBL semis openerCitizen Digital
… The other semi-final will pit defending champions and unbeaten Nairobi City Thunder against bankers Stanbic Shields, who eliminated Ulinzi Warriors in their quarterfinal series. …
Dumas storm semis after edging UmojaCitizen Digital
… Thunder eliminated Kisumu Lakeside to underline their status as the team to beat, while Stanbic Shields also booked their place in the semi-finals after sweeping former champions Ulinzi Warriors. …
Why KBF quarter-finals playoffs are far from settledThe Standard
… Stanbic Shields shattered former champions Ulinzi Warriors hopes of reclaiming the title after eliminating them with a clean 2-0 sweep. …
Champions Thunder and Stanbic Shields reach semi-final play-offsCitizen Digital
… Elsewhere, defending champions Nairobi City Thunder and Stanbic Shields booked their places in the semi-finals after winning their respective Game One and Game Two encounters against Lakeside and Ulinzi Warriors over the weekend. …
KPA edge Blades, close in on semi-final s potThe Standard
… A good start ensured that the bankers who are determined to secure a place in the last four after missing one last season gained a 1-0 advantage over Umoja who finished fourth after losing to Ulinzi Warriors in third-place play-offs. …
Equity Dumas edge out to take lead in best-of-three play-offs' seriesCitizen Digital
… Fourth-placed Stanbic Shields will take on fifth-placed Ulinzi Warriors at Nyayo Gymnasium in another quarter-final clash. …
Lakeside face dreaded City Thunder as KNBL playoffs beginCitizen Digital
… Equity Dumas face Umoja in another intriguing quarter-final, with fourth-placed Stanbic Shields drawn against Ulinzi Warriors. …
Nairobi City Thunder begin title defence as basketball playoffs tip offCitizen Digital
… KNBL Weekend Results KPA 97-53 Equity Hawks- WP KPA 86-70 Equity Dumas -MP KPA 64-60 Umoja-MP Eldonets 69-48 UON Dynamites-WP Eldonets 58-81 UON Terror- WP Safe Spaces 49-45 Strathmore Swords- WP ANU Wolfpacks 56-59 Ulinzi Warriors-MP Strathmore Blades 67-56 Moischers-MP KPA 79-4 …
On fire KPA maintain unbeaten run ahead of playoffsCitizen Digital
… Equity Dumas -MP- 8 PM Saturday, 29 August 2026 @Makande Gymnasium, Mombasa KPA vs Umoja-MP- 6 PM @Uasin Gishu Grounds Eldonets VS UON Dynamites-WP-10:30AM Eldonets VS UON Terror- WP-12 PM @Nyayo Gymnasium Safe Spaces VS Strathmore Swords- WP-4PM ANU Wolfpacks VS Ulinzi Warriors …
Unscathed KPA eye strong finish ahead of basketball playoffsNairobi 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 →
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 →
Equity Dumas defeated Umoja 75-67 in Game Three of their quarterfinal series to advance to the semifinals of the Kenya National Men's Basketball Premier League, winning the best-of-three series 2-1.
12 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The opening weekend of the Kenya Basketball Federation Men's Premier League playoffs saw defending champions Nairobi City Thunder and Stanbic Shields advance to the semi-finals, but three quarter-final series remain contested, with Equity Dumas vs. Umoja tied 1-1 and KPA leading Strathmore Blades 1-0.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
Kenya Ports Authority men's basketball team defeated Strathmore Blades 77-61 in Game One of their National Basketball Premier League quarter-final playoff series. KPA need one victory from their remaining two games at home to reach the semi-finals.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Equity Bank Dumas defeated Umoja Basketball Club 68-50 in game one of the best-of-three Men's Premier League quarter-finals play-offs at Nyayo Gymnasium on Saturday, taking a 1-0 series lead ahead of game two.
6 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kisumu Lakeside begins its Kenya National Men's Basketball Premier League quarter-final against defending champions Nairobi City Thunder, who finished the regular season unbeaten with 22 wins after topping the standings with 44 points. The best-of-three series starts Friday with Game One and continues Saturday with Game Two.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi City Thunder, who won all 22 regular-season matches, begin their quest for a third successive Kenya Basketball Federation Men's Premier League title as the playoffs start Friday at Nyayo Stadium with the top eight teams competing for national supremacy.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
The 2026 Kenya Handball Federation Men's Premier League title will be decided on the final day this Sunday, with NCPB trailing leaders Equity Bank by one point after 22 rounds. NCPB must defeat Daystar University to clinch the championship; a draw or loss gives Equity their maiden title despite their superior goal difference.
3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Equity Dumas defeated former champions Ulinzi Warriors 60-56 in a Kenya Basketball Federation Men's Premier League match, with the bankers improving to six wins from 11 matches. The soldiers, who finished third last season, fell to a dismal second-quarter display despite an impressive opening.
31 May 2026 · The Standard →
Former Kenya Basketball Federation Men's Premier League champions Ulinzi Warriors will play Equity Dumas at USIU-A grounds today, seeking to recover from a shock 62-64 defeat to Moischers last weekend. A win would boost their chances of finishing in the top five of the 2026 season's first leg.
30 May 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →