This archive report was first published on 9 August 2019.
On Saturday, August 10, 2019, the men's basketball Premier League will witness a crucial match between Thunder and Umoja at the Nyayo National Gymnasium.
Thunder's hopes of finishing top in the regular season were complicated after newly promoted Eldonets shocked them 67-57 in their return leg match in Eldoret last weekend.
Ulinzi Warriors, who are Thunder's main threat for top position, increased their points tally to 31 after beating reigning champions KPA 83-77.
Umoja, who put up a spirited fight before going down 70-83 to KPA in the last six minutes, still have capable players like Michael Munene, Gilbert Obiero, and Nick Ogol who can deny Thunder the much-needed two second-leg points.
Thunder will parade experienced players like Griffins Ligare, Faheem Juma, and Kevin Chogo to rediscover their winning trek and keep alive their chances of scooping first position in the regular season.
Thunder coach Sadat Gaya said,
