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Basketball Federation to Name All Africa Games Provisional Side - May 30, 2011
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THE provisional list of players for the 10th All Africa Games slated for Maputo, Mozambique will be released next week, coach Philip Onyango disclosed yesterday.
A total of 30 players including four school girls and eight players from the diaspora have been identified and their names will be made public next Friday.
Onyango, who talked to the Star from Mombasa, said all the players will have to prove their worth during training before gaining a place in the final national team. 'We have already identified the players both here and abroad. We will give the list to Kenya Basketball Federation who will then make an official announcement next week,' said Onyango, adding that 'Only players who merit selection will be named in the final roster.'
Onyango defended his appointment, saying he's a trained coach who has groomed many players and some of them are currently in USA. ' I have what it takes to guide this team to success,' he said. 'I am trained as coach by Fiba Africa instructor. I have also handled the Kenya Ports Authority team and I have all the credentials of a coach,' he said. Onyango's appointment alongside Cliff Owuor to handle the national team to the All Africa Games was recently criticised by Nairobi Basketball Association (NBA) chairman Ronny Owino.
During the last Pan Africa Games in Algiers, Algeria in 2007, Kenya were placed fifth among 12 teams. Onyango said the three players who played a key role in Algiers event were in fact his products. 'Josephine Owino, Rose Ouma and Gladys Wanyama played a sterling role in the team's success in the last All Africa Games. Let everybody know that the trio were at one time my players,' he said.
Meanwhile, Kenya Airways whipped Aquinas High School 115-29 in a Nairobi Basketball Association (NBA) league match at Railways Club.
Eric Odhiambo made 20 and Victor Omondi added 13 for 'KQ' who remain unbeaten. Alvin Odopo shot 15 for the students. They also posted another easy 80-38 win over Heroes with John Otieno topping the chart with 18. Strathmore University pipped KU Pirates 60-54, behind 14 points from Michael Ligare but KU's Gilbert Obiero managed 15. Upper Hill clobbered Friends of Basketball (FoB) 70-37. Collins Ochieng bagged 20 while Peter Majok scored 16 for 'Upper. Ochieng recorded 24 and Majok 16 in another 71-64 victory over Don Bosco.
KU went on to hit Legacy 49-37 on Collins Wekesa's 11 points. Daniel Odhiambo pepped the losers with 13. Ray Nyatome shot 25 points to guide Multi Media University clobbered Neosasa Morans 62-46. Odhiambo bagged 20 for Morans. Old Pirates had 12 points from Reagan Basweti in a 55-41 win over Neosasa Morans who had 20 from Kennedy Odhiambo. Courtesy of: Nairobi Star
Nigeria's Gombe Bulls Record Second Defeat At FIBA Africa Champions Cup - 4 months ago
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Nigeria Premier Basketball League side, Gombe Bulls, have recorded their second defeat at the ongoing 2017 FIBA Africa Champions Cup for men in Tunisia, Completesportsnigeria.com reports. The Nigerian team who came second in the Kwese sponsored Premier Basketball League to qualify for the continental Championship, were beaten 71-60 points by Mozambique's Ferroviario Beira on Tuesday afternoon [read more]
Nigeria Premier Basketball League side, Gombe Bulls, have recorded their second defeat at the ongoing 2017 FIBA Africa Champions Cup for men in Tunisia, Completesportsnigeria.com reports. The Nigerian team who came second in the Kwese sponsored Premier Basketball League to qualify for the continental Championship, were beaten 71-60 points by Mozambique's Ferroviario Beira on Tuesday afternoon. Gombe Bulls started the game on a good note, leading the first quarter with 22-19 points advantage, but went to sleep in the second quarter to pave way for the Mozambicans to dominate the period with 24-15 points. The first half ended 43-37 points in favour of Ferroviario Beira . Gombe Bulls however returned to the court stronger after the half time rest, looking to winning the third quarter, but their efforts could only earned them a 12-12 points tie while the fourth quarter was clearly in favour of Ferroviario Beira who won with 16-11 points to end the match 71-60 against the Nigerians. Gombe Bulls' point guard, Godwin David, contributed 13 points in the game, Simon Ameh added 7 rebounds while shooting guard Abdulwahad recorded 2 assists in the game. Gombe Bulls had lost their first game game on Mondy 62-90 points to Union Sportive Monastir of Tunisia. With the two defeats so far, the Nigerian side has two points going into their Wednesday's third game against Groupment Sportif Des Petroliers of Algeria. Courtesy of: completesportsnigeria.com
Angelo Warner (ex Mapfree Life) agreed terms with Fer.Beira - 4 months ago
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Ferroviario Beira (D1) inked 25-year old American point guard Angelo Warner (188-88kg-92, college: Morehead State). He played most recently at Mapfree Life in Cypriot North League. He helped them to win the cup. A very good season in his career as he was voted to Cyprus North League All-Imports Team. Warner received NABC Division I All-District 19 2nd Team award back in 2014 at his college time. Warner has played previously professionally in ABA (Jacksonville Giants and Daytona Beach Shar... [read more]
Ferroviario Beira (D1) inked 25-year old American point guard Angelo Warner (188-88kg-92, college: Morehead State). He played most recently at Mapfree Life in Cypriot North League. He helped them to win the cup. A very good season in his career as he was voted to Cyprus North League All-Imports Team. Warner received NABC Division I All-District 19 2nd Team award back in 2014 at his college time. Warner has played previously professionally in ABA (Jacksonville Giants and Daytona Beach Sharks). He attended Morehead State until 2015 and it will be his third season in pro basketball.
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