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The Namuwongo Blazers have decided to withdraw from the current basketball season weeks before the playoffs start following a decision from FUBA.
Chief Executive Officer Daniel Muttu explains the club’s decision to withdraw from the league, saying,
“The eventual champions of the ongoing basketball season shall not be considered to represent the country in 2024 BAL.”
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10:28 - 29.08.2023
BASKETBALL Just expect different Titans in the playoffs- KIU's Julius Lutwama
There is alot of excitement around Kansanga as the KIU Titans head into this season's playoffs, eyeing their maiden league title.
“Our management team and sponsors set out this season to achieve qualifications to the 2024 BAL as we do every season; with qualification off the table, we have nothing to play for this season,” he continued.
In light of the recent decision by the federation to shift the start of the next season to January 2024, the Blazers management will focus on preparations instead.
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14:32 - 29.08.2023
BASKETBALL FIBA World Cup 2023: Angola, Egypt eliminated from the World Cup
African sides Angola and Egypt have been eliminated from the 2023 FIBA World Cup from the group stages following a bag of mixed results on day three of the tournament in Manila.
“With less than two months left to close registration for the new season, we have decided to focus on consolidation for our team for the 2024 season,” he said.
The registration for the 2024 season will end in November 2023, giving teams a short window to prepare for the forthcoming season.
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10:11 - 29.08.2023
BASKETBALL The first season with the Oilers has been a learning curve for Titus Lual
Silverbacks and City Oilers forward Titus Lual has revealed that this season with the Oilers has been a learning experience as his side chases a ninth consecutive NBL title.
FUBA Vice President, Administration Hudson Ssegamwenge has revealed that the federation has yet to receive official communication from the club.
“I cannot comment further because we haven’t received an official communication from the club, so we are also waiting,” Ssegamwenge told Pulse Sports.
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16:04 - 28.08.2023
BASKETBALL Relegation talk isn’t for us- Jonathan Oketch
Ndejje Angels guard, Jonathan Oketch has dismissed talks of relegation for his side as they face the barrel of elimination from the National Basketball League.
Last season’s runners-up finished their regular season on Sunday with an 88-62 defeat by the RezLife Saints to take their record to 17-5, which had guaranteed them a playoff berth.
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