This archive report was first published on 25 July 2019.
On July 25, 2019, the Kenya national men's basketball team, known as the Kenya Morans, made history by stunning Tunisia 82-76 in overtime to secure their spot in the semi-finals of the inaugural AfroCan basketball championship.
The team's Denmark-based forward, Tylor Okari, along with Tom Wamukota and Griffin Ligare, led the charge for Kenya, putting up a resilient fight against the North African team.
Despite Tunisia taking an early lead, the Kenya Morans managed to stay in the game, winning the third quarter 20-10 and forcing the match into overtime.
In the extra period, the Kenya Morans outscored Tunisia 14-8, securing a historic win and booking their spot in the semi-finals.
The team will now face Morocco in the semi-finals at the Palais des Sports Salamatou Maiga Arena in Bamako, Mali.
