Nairobi City Thunder
| Nairobi City Thunder | |
|---|---|
| League | KBF Premier League |
| Arena | Nyayo Gymnasium |
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| CEO | Colin Rasmussen |
| General manager | Stephen Domingo |
| Ownership | Twende Sports Limited |
The Nairobi City Thunder are a Kenyan professional basketball team based in Nairobi. They play in the KBF Premier League, the top flight division of men's basketball in the country. Home games of the Thunder are played at the Nyayo Gymnasium.
In 2023, the team was acquired by Twende Sports Limited, founded by American entrepreneur Colin Rasmussen and ex-player Stephen Domingo.[1] Following the transaction, they transferred the club to a professional organization as the first basketball team in Kenya to have fully professionals.[1] The acquisition gave the team financial injections with the goal of establishing an elite basketball club and youth program.[2] The Thunder hired Brad Ibs as their head coach for the 2023–24 season, and acquired several Premier League star players.[3]
Heada coaches[edit]
- Sadat Gaya: (–2023)
- Brad Ibs: (2023–present)
References[edit]
- ^ a b Lehohla, Manyehlisa (27 March 2024). "Thunder rocking Kenya and eyeing continental participation". The Big Tip Off. Retrieved 1 April 2024.
- ^ "Eyes on KBF title as Thunder unveil star-studded squad | MozzartSportKe". www.mozzartsport.co.ke. 9 September 2023. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
- ^ Kamuya, Ng'arua (5 January 2024). "Thunder is a shining example for potential sports investors". Nation. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
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