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USIU Flames

USIU Flames — women's basketball team competing in Kenya's National Women's Basketball Premier League.

2026-05-152026-08-14

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  1. August 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    The league newcomers lost 50-61 to Zetech Sparks before going down 35-58 to USIU Flames, results that leave them technically relegated from the top tier with just one game remaining.

    Twin losses lock in Lady Titans’ technical relegation from KNBL
  3. Citizen Digital

    Weekend Results Equity Dumas 67-62 Ulinzi Warriors- MP Zetech Sparks 61-50 Lady Titans- WP Safe Spaces 69-71 UON Dynamites- WP ANU Wolfpacks 83-81 UON Terror- MP Moischers 49-64 Ulinzi Warriors-MP TH 3 Swish 52-71 Equity Hawks- WP Safe Spaces 45-31 Zetech Sparks- WP USIU Flames 5

    Ulinzi coach Mufutu demands composure after Dumas defeat
  4. Citizen Digital

    (Women's Premier): USIU Flames vs Lady Titans · 5:00 p.m. (Men's Premier): ANU Wolfpacks vs Stanbic Shields · 7:00 p.m.

    Equity Dumas out to extend playoff charge against Ulinzi
  5. July 2026
  6. Citizen Digital

    TH 3 Swish- WP-10:30AM UON Terror VS Nairobi City Thunder- MP-4PM Saturday 25th July 2026, @Kisumu Show Grounds Lakeside VS Ulinzi Warriors- MP- 12PM Saturday 25th July 2026, @Uasin Gishu grounds Eldonets VS Zetech Sparks- WP-12PM Sunday 26th July 2026, @USIU Grounds USIU Flames

    Strathmore Blades eye KNBL top-four push despite injury setbacks
  7. Citizen Digital

    The bankers defeated USIU Flames 63-46 at USIU Grounds over the weekend in a National Women's Basketball Premier League clash to continue their impressive run in only their second season in the top flight.

    The best yet to come for Stanbic Aces, says Obilo
  8. June 2026
  9. Citizen Digital

    Weekend Results Nairobi City Thunder 106-69 Equity Dumas- MP USIU Flames 64-77 TH 3 Swish- WP Dream Girls 57-69 Lady Titans- WP Zetech Sparks 42-57 Stanbic Aces- WP Eldonets 62-47 Safe Spaces- WP Eldonets Platinum 77-63 Moischers- MP Umoja 75-42 Stanbic Shields- MP

    Eldonets eye Shields scalp in playoffs push
  10. Citizen Digital

    Weekend Results Nairobi City Thunder 106-69 Equity Dumas- MP USIU Flames 64-77 TH 3 Swish- WP Zetech Sparks 42-57 Stanbic Aces- WP

    Stanbic Aces jump to league summit as Coach Obilo hails squad for 'perfect execution'
  11. Citizen Digital

    Weekend Fixtures Friday 26th June – Nyayo Gymnasium, Nairobi Nairobi City Thunder VS Equity Dumas- MP- 7PM Saturday 27th June – Nyayo Gymnasium, Nairobi USIU Flames VS TH 3 Swish- WP- 1PM Dream Girls VS Lady Titans- WP-3PM Zetech Sparks VS Stanbic Aces- WP- 5PM Saturday 27th June

    KNBL: Sparks eye strong showing against Stanbic Aces
  12. Citizen Digital

    Saturday Women's Premier League Results Lady Titans 37-60 Stanbic Aces Dream Girls 63-56 USIU Flames TH 3 Swish 69-52 Safe Spaces

    Obilo hails Aces' progress as they beat Lady Titans
  13. Citizen Digital

    Weekend Fixtures Friday 19th June Nyayo Gymnasium, Nairobi Stanbic Shields VS Nairobi City Thunder- MP- 8PM Saturday 20th June Makande Gymnasium, Mombasa KPA VS UON Dynamites –WP- 4PM KPA VS UON Terror- MP-6PM Saturday 20th June Nyayo Gymnasium, Nairobi Dream Girls VS USIU Flames

    Equity Dumas out to extend winning run in weekend double-header

Tuesday 11 August

  1. Lady Titans' two defeats seal technical relegation from KNBL

    Lady Titans have been technically relegated from the Kenya National Women's Basketball Premier League after losing to Zetech Sparks 50–61 and USIU Flames 35–58 over the weekend, leaving them with two wins and 19 losses in 21 matches with one game remaining.

    11 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

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

Monday 13 July

  1. Stanbic Aces improving despite disrupted preparations, coach says

    Stanbic Aces defeated USIU Flames 63-46 in a National Women's Basketball Premier League match over the weekend. Coach Maurice Obilo said the team did not play well but are picking up slowly, attributing their sluggish performance to disrupted training caused by evening rains and work commitments at the bank.

    13 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 30 June

  1. Eldonets beat Moischers 77-63 in playoff push

    Eldonets Platinum defeated visiting Moischers 77-63 at home in a National Men's Basketball Premier League clash, lifting them to 16 points after 14 matches with six wins and seven defeats this season.

    30 June 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

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

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 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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