This archive report was first published on 10 December 2019.
On October 4, 2019, Ulinzi Warriors, the former Kenya Basketball Federation men's Premier League champions, will face Thunder in the final play-offs of the Kenya Basketball Premier League at Nyayo Gymnasium.
Ulinzi Warriors beat Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) 3-1 to book a place in the final, while Thunder dismissed Premier League debutants Emyba by the same margin.
Ulinzi Warriors coach William Balozi said they will approach the game with caution because Thunder are strong opponents.
“We are ready for them because we anticipated they will make it to the final. Thunder is a very good side they beat us in regular season and I believe they will come into the game stronger because stakes are high now that we are battling for the trophy,” Balozi said.
Thunder coach Sadat Gaya is determined to win Game One, having come from a game down in both the quarter and semi-final play-offs.
“Game One’s victory is very important for us because we don’t want to play catch up. We need to win so we can gain the momentum for the next four games. It has taken us years of near misses but now that we are finally in our first final, we want to make the best out of it,” Gaya said.
