By Renatha Msungu
Seven egions have so far confirmed to compete in the East and Central Africa Inter-Cities Basketball Championship to be hosted in Dar es Salaam from June 24-28 at Indoor Stadium.
The president of the regional body, Simon Msofe, yesterday named Tanzania cities which had so far confirmed to compete in the tourney as Mwanza, Arusha and Dar es Salaam.
Others are Kampala (Uganda), Nairobi, Mombasa (Kenya) and Kigali (Rwanda).
By Renatha Msungu
Seven egions have so far confirmed to compete in the East and Central Africa Inter-Cities Basketball Championship to be hosted in Dar es Salaam from June 24-28 at Indoor Stadium. The president of the regional body, Simon Msofe, yesterday named Tanzania cities which had so far confirmed to compete in the tourney as Mwanza, Arusha and Dar es Salaam. Others are Kampala (Uganda), Nairobi, Mombasa (Kenya) and Kigali (Rwanda). Msofe said if more teams would confirm their participation, other matches would be played at Tanzania Cigarettes Company popular as TCC Chang`ombe. He said local teams had already started their preparations. The event was staged in Kampala, Uganda last year where Nairobi won men`s title while Dar es Salaam`s Dream Team won women`s title.
by Victor Machota
Arusha
Arusha Basketball Kings clinched the Union Day tournament after crushing the Spartans 26 - 20 in the finals.
The kings eliminated four other out of six bonanza teams that showed up at the Soweto basketball pitch. The third winners were the Hoops who forced the Blue Naget to the fourth position.
Elia Mwabukusi of the Arusha Kings was voted the best player of the tourney.
by Victor Machota Arusha
Arusha Basketball Kings clinched the Union Day tournament after crushing the Spartans 26 - 20 in the finals. The kings eliminated four other out of six bonanza teams that showed up at the Soweto basketball pitch. The third winners were the Hoops who forced the Blue Naget to the fourth position. Elia Mwabukusi of the Arusha Kings was voted the best player of the tourney. Speaking at the close of the bonanza, Kings' captain, Joseph Mrema said his team was the only one that worked hard to participate in the national events. The team is scheduled to participate in the forthcoming Union basketball league due from May 20. The Arusha Kings lineup comprised Elias Mwabukusi, Joseph Mrema (captain); Rahim, Chelu, Robert Edward, Patrick, Jonathan Lema and Ahmed Ali.
by Suleiman Jongo
This year's edition of the east and central African inter city basketball championship will be staged at the National Indoor Stadium in Dar es Salaam from June 24.
The championship's coordination committee president Simon Msofe said the week-long event is expected to attract more than ten cities fielding gender balanced teams.
Msofe was optimistic that the championship will be a thriller, going by the gravity of preparations each team has been undertaking.
by Suleiman Jongo
This year's edition of the east and central African inter city basketball championship will be staged at the National Indoor Stadium in Dar es Salaam from June 24.
The championship's coordination committee president Simon Msofe said the week-long event is expected to attract more than ten cities fielding gender balanced teams. Msofe was optimistic that the championship will be a thriller, going by the gravity of preparations each team has been undertaking. During the previous edition last year, Nairobi city took absolute dominance of the championship to haul both the women and men basketball titles. Participating teams are expected from Mwanza, Arusha, Kampala, Jinja, Kisumu, Entebbe, Nairobi and the host city, Dar es Salaam. Msofe, who holds the Basketball Dar es Salaam (BD) presidency, said the host city aims to excel in the event to make it to the podium. Dar teams finished runners up during the Nairobi event. 'We will fight at both ends against the middle to ensure the trophy does not cross the borders,' said Msofe. Dar es Salaam teams have been consistent in competing in the rotational championship since mid 90s.
by Victor Machota
Arusha
The Spartans basketball sports club thumped Kings of Kaloleni 60-54 in a friendly meet at Soweto grounds on April 19.
The seemingly aggressive Spartans walked out of the pitch with 17 baskets against the King's 14 at the first breather.
At the second break the results stood at 34-31 in favour of Spartans.
by Victor Machota Arusha
The Spartans basketball sports club thumped Kings of Kaloleni 60-54 in a friendly meet at Soweto grounds on April 19. The seemingly aggressive Spartans walked out of the pitch with 17 baskets against the King's 14 at the first breather. At the second break the results stood at 34-31 in favour of Spartans. hough at the start of the last round of the game the difference was only two baskets, the Spartans scored quick last baskets to make the final result reading at 60-54. Spartans captain said the friendly match was meant to promote friendship and promote sportsmanship Kings captain Bariki Joseph said his team was preparing for the coming Muungano cup championships in Zanzibar from 20 April 20. Arusha youths now taking interest in basketball.
THE KING'S SQUAD LIST 1.Elia Mwabukusi (CP) 2.Raheem Salum 3.Bariki Hard 4.Robert Edward 5.Chelu Black 6.Patric Rambo 7.Ahmed Mohamed 8.Zungu Kiki 9.Joseph Mrema
Kings Emerge Fourth in Basketball Tourney and ABC is Tanzania Champion
by Victor Machota
Arusha
Arusha's representatives in the national basketball championships in Tanga, the Kaloleni Kings clinched fourth position.
One of the Kings players, Joseph Mrema told this reporter that in the preliminaries, Kings beat Tanga 49-42 and JKT Dar es Salaam 50- 40.
In the second round Kings thumped Mzinga of Morogoro 60-48 earning a ticket to the semi finals.
Spurs of Dodoma made a narrow win of 49-48 against the Kings.
by Victor Machota Arusha
Arusha's representatives in the national basketball championships in Tanga, the Kaloleni Kings clinched fourth position. One of the Kings players, Joseph Mrema told this reporter that in the preliminaries, Kings beat Tanga 49-42 and JKT Dar es Salaam 50- 40. In the second round Kings thumped Mzinga of Morogoro 60-48 earning a ticket to the semi finals. Spurs of Dodoma made a narrow win of 49-48 against the Kings. In the match to determine the third winner, Kings lost narrowly to Savio of Dar es Salaam, 52 - 49. In the final match ABC of Dar trounced Spurs of Dodoma 68 - 48. ABC received the first prize of Tsh.400,000, Spurs Tsh.300,000 and Savio received Tsh.100,000. Kings comprised Bariki Martin, Elia Mwabukusi, Roruak-Kik, Robert Edward, Jonathan Lema, Rahim and Patrick. Mrema called on members of public to come out and support Kings in their bid to strengthen themselves in future events.
Brewers Pour Sh15m to Back Basketball Tourney in Tanga
Tanzania Breweries Limited (TBL) has injected Sh15 million to cater for the National Basketball League (Kili NBL) that gets underway in Tanga today.
TBL's brand manager for Kilimanjaro Premium beer, Oscar Shelukindo said the money has been donated to cover accommodation and internal transport to the 12 participating teams.
Shelukindo said each team will be entitled to Sh400,000 and the balance would be used for promotional efforts in the tournament.
Tanzania Breweries Limited (TBL) has injected Sh15 million to cater for the National Basketball League (Kili NBL) that gets underway in Tanga today. TBL's brand manager for Kilimanjaro Premium beer, Oscar Shelukindo said the money has been donated to cover accommodation and internal transport to the 12 participating teams. Shelukindo said each team will be entitled to Sh400,000 and the balance would be used for promotional efforts in the tournament. Similarly, about Sh400,000 has been set aside for the eventual winner of the tournament, while the first and second runners up have Sh300,000 and Sh200,000 as prize money, respectively. The prize packages are the same for the men and women teams. Other prizes include Sh100,000 for the most valuable players (MVP), he said, meanwhile as teams have reported in Tanga ahead of the kick off, where Chief Justice Augustino Ramadhani, the new patron of the Tanzania Basketball Federation (TBF) will officiate. TBF president Richard Kasesela thanked the brewers for their timely response as the event was on the brink of missing a sponsor. Holders Savio from Dar es Salaam are expected to set the ball rolling as they take on Bombo team at the Mkwakwani Stadium today. Kasesera said he wished all the best for the competitors, urging them to display a sportsmanship spirit during the tourney. The tournament winner will feature in the East and Central Africa club championship whose host and date are yet to be announced.
by Suleiman Jongo
Tanzania Basketball Federation (TBF) secretary general Lawrence Cheyo says 13 teams have so far confirmed to compete in this year's National Basketball League (NBL).
It gets underway at the Mkwawani Stadium in Tanga on Wednesday.
He said there is a possibility for two more teams, Bugando of Mwanza and Mbeya's Prisons, to take part in the competition.
by Suleiman Jongo
Tanzania Basketball Federation (TBF) secretary general Lawrence Cheyo says 13 teams have so far confirmed to compete in this year's National Basketball League (NBL). It gets underway at the Mkwawani Stadium in Tanga on Wednesday. He said there is a possibility for two more teams, Bugando of Mwanza and Mbeya's Prisons, to take part in the competition. 'We are very impressed by the response from the competing teams, and possibly the championship would be a success', said Cheyo. Women teams that have confirmed participation are JKT, Jeshi, Lady Lioness, Polisi, CWT and Magereza. Men's teams are JKT, Army Basketball Club (ABC), Savio, Oilers , Vijana (City Bulls), Mzinga and Baptist Basketball Club Recently-crowned RBA Kili league champions and Super Cup winners Vijana stand as clear favourites to excel in the tourney. The fixture for the championship will be drawn tomorrow as the teams and referees arrive. TBF appointed referees are George Kitundu, Said Khamis, Oden Mbaga, Alfred Ngalaliji, John Golita, Gosbert Boniface, Daniel Patrick and Haleluya Kavalambi. Substitute referees are Prosper Mushi and Francis Chalamila. Match commissars are Hamidu Halekwa, Jimmy Nkongo and Manaseh Zablon Savio are defending champions for men as JKT are holders for women teams.
by Victor Machota
Arusha
Arusha's leading basketball team, Kings thumped Moshi's Baptists 69-49 in a thrilling game played at the Soweto grounds on March 13.
But the Baptists youths in the Under-18 category were a force to reckon with when they walloped International School of Moshi (ISM) 30-21. The Under-18 basketball league was played at the St. Constantine's grounds.
In the youth category, the Baptists clinched the trophy.
by Victor Machota Arusha
Arusha's leading basketball team, Kings thumped Moshi's Baptists 69-49 in a thrilling game played at the Soweto grounds on March 13. But the Baptists youths in the Under-18 category were a force to reckon with when they walloped International School of Moshi (ISM) 30-21. The Under-18 basketball league was played at the St. Constantine's grounds. In the youth category, the Baptists clinched the trophy. Baptist's Captain Dennis Simon said their adults team performance against Kings was not up to standard because of inadequate preparations. Kings captain Elia Mwakabushi said his team was now engaged in daily practice in preparation for the forthcoming clubs league to be held in Tanga towards the end of the month under Kilimanjaro Premium Lager sponsorship
Dar es Salaam region has saved the day for Tanzania Basketball Federation (TBF) from being embarrassed by fielding six teams in the national league championship slated for next Wednesday at Mkwakwani stadium, Tanga.
The move follows the failure by some regions to confirm or bring teams for the tournament, warranting TBF to call for more teams from Dar es Salaam who responded by registering more than 14 men`s teams.
Dar es Salaam region has saved the day for Tanzania Basketball Federation (TBF) from being embarrassed by fielding six teams in the national league championship slated for next Wednesday at Mkwakwani stadium, Tanga. The move follows the failure by some regions to confirm or bring teams for the tournament, warranting TBF to call for more teams from Dar es Salaam who responded by registering more than 14 men`s teams. The league regulations however, demand that every region must be represented by only one team and that must be the region`s men`s champions. Following the situation, Dar es Salaam has been allowed to field six men`s teams, four being those that performed well in last year`s national league and two that did well in the region`s league. ``It`s true, the regulations want every region to come up with a team, but since we are running short of time and the response is rather poor probably because of financial constraints, we have allowed Dar es Salaam to come with additional teams,`` Cheyo said. The teams are JKT, Savio, Vijana, Oilers, ABC and Magereza who are standing in for Chang`ombe Boys who are serving a ban following their fans unruly behaviour in one of the matches.
Women`s teams whose encounter will be open are Don Bosco Queens, Jeshi Stars, Cargo Ladies and JKT Stars.
