Nairobi City Thunder maintains unbeaten streak in the Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) Men’s Premier League but narrowly secures victory against Equity Dumas in a thrilling Saturday night showdown at the Nyayo National Stadium Gymnasium.
With just five seconds remaining on the clock, Equity’s Eugene Adera attempts a lay-up but sees the ball bounce off the rim, leaving his team trailing by a narrow margin.
Equity’s Joel Ntambwe wins a foul and regains possession, but his three-point attempt fails to secure victory as time runs out, concluding a frantic and exhilarating duel under the Nyayo Gymnasium lights.
Acknowledging their fortunate win, Thunder’s coach Brad Ibs admits the team’s subpar performance, emphasizing Equity’s commendable fight throughout the match. In contrast, Equity’s coach Isaac Munyoki reflects on missed opportunities and expresses disappointment over the defeat but remains optimistic about the team’s future performance.
The game, characterized by intense competition, sees Thunder’s Albert Odero leading with 25 points, supported by Ariel Okall’s 12 points. Equity’s Victor Bosire shines with 18 points, contributing significantly to his team’s efforts.
Despite Equity’s strong start, Thunder gains momentum in the second quarter, eventually securing a narrow lead at halftime. Thunder maintains their dominance throughout the match, with Equity struggling to bridge the gap despite sporadic comeback attempts led by Ntambwe.
Ultimately, Thunder emerges victorious with a final score of 73-70, maintaining their position at the top of the league standings with 30 points from 15 matches. Equity drops to third place, with USIU ascending to second following their impressive victory over KPA.
In another match, Umoja rebounds from last weekend’s defeat to USIU, defeating University of Nairobi’s Terror 61-53.
