BASKETBALL

Battling Morans downed by Nigeria

The Morans rallied to try to reduce the deficit in the ensuing quarter but it was Nigeria leading 34-26 after the second quarter.

Losing start for Morans at FIBA AfroBasket

Up next for Morans is a clash against Nigeria at 4.00pm on Friday 27 August before concluding their pool games with a tie against Mali at 1.00pm on Sunday 29 August.

FIBA AfroBasket: What you need to know about the Morans

This is the Morans fourth overall apperance,and their first since 1993 when they hosted the tournament and finished fourth overall. They had previously played in the 1985 and 1989 editions, finishing last on both occasions.

Morans brace for AfroBasket campaign

The Morans are in Pool C with Nigeria, Cote d’Ivoire and Mali and the side coached by Australian Liz Mills will be relishing the chance to tough it out with the crème de la crème of African basketball.

France stun USA in Olympic basketball action

The loss marks the United States' first Olympic defeat since 2004 when it fell to both Puerto Rico and Lithuania in group play. It also snapped a 25-game Olympic winning streak for the U.S.

Lionesses stun Egypt to secure AfroBasket qualification

Lionesses through to AfroBasket qualifier final

Morans prospect Oyugi confirmed dead

Born and raised in the USA, Oyugi played college basketball for Crown College. In 2019, played for Kenyan club side KPA, who finished that season in the National Classic Basketball.