This archive report was first published on 25 October 2019.
On Saturday, October 26, 2019, the Kenya Basketball Federation Premier League play-offs will kick off in Kisumu and Eldoret, with Ulinzi Warriors and Thunder set to face off in the quarter-final matches.
Ulinzi, the seven-time champions, will be looking to recapture the title they last won four years ago. They have qualified for the play-offs after finishing top in the regular season with 43 points.
Ulinzi will face off against hosts Kisumu Lakeside in Game One of the best-of-three series, which will be played at Kenyatta Sports Ground from 11am.
Coach William Balozi's charges have been training well and are expected to steer the team to victory, with key players including shooting guards Eric Mutoro and Victor Bosire, and forwards John Washika and James Mwangi.
Lakeside, under coach John Ogilo, narrowly qualified for the play-offs after defeating USIU-A Tigers 74-64 in their make-or-break last second leg match at home.
Ulinzi's coach, William Balozi, said, "We have trained well and we must work extra hard to win the crucial opener against the hosts who will have an advantage of their home outdoor court. Winning Game One will relieve us from pressure in the remaining two ties in Nairobi."
