KPA out to go one better in WBLA outing

The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) women’s basketball team arrived safely in Egypt yesterday ahead of the Women’s Basketball League Africa (WBLA), set to run from Friday, December 5th to 14th.

KPA booked their ticket to the continental tournament after finishing third in the Zone Five Qualifiers held two weeks ago at the Nyayo National Stadium Gymnasium in Nairobi.

In a bid to strengthen their technical bench for the competition, the Dockers have appointed Lebanese tactician Nabil Kabalan—the current assistant coach of the Libya National Team and Al Ahly Tripoli—as head coach for the WBLA campaign.

From the squad that featured in the Zone 5 qualifiers, KPA have maintained most of their core players but made two changes. Nigeria’s Okoro Ifunaya and Senegal’s Aminata Ly—who have since secured professional contracts in Lebanon and Portugal, respectively—have been replaced by American guard Sara Dickey and American forward A'llexxus Johnson.

A total of 15 players have travelled to Egypt, although only 12 will be officially submitted for the tournament roster.

Traveling Squad:

Natalie Mwangale (Captain), Mercy Wanyama, Betty Kananu, Selina Okumu, Aminata Samasekou, Alima Doumbia, Yvone Atieno, Vilma Achieng, Daisy Awino, Rachel, Wandago, Babra Achieng, Sara Dickey, A'llexxus Johnson, Emily Rawayo, Cynthia Mawero.