The National Basketball League (NBL) takes center stage on Friday night at Lugogo Indoor Arena, where reigning champions City Oilers face a crucial matchup against UCU Canons. The Oilers, currently 10th on the table with six wins from 12 games, need a win to stay in the playoff hunt. A loss could severely dent their chances of making the top eight.
Canons Seeking Season Sweep
The Canons, led by Joel Kayira, are on a roll and will look to complete a season double over the Oilers, who suffered a 79-62 defeat in their first-round matchup. UCU’s victory would put them in a strong position to secure a playoff bye.
Oilers Fighting for Survival
For the Oilers, Friday’s game is about survival. Veterans like Ben Komakech, Edgar Munaba, and Fayed Baale will need to draw on their experience to turn the tide in a fiercely contested matchup.
Women’s Showdown
The evening’s action begins with a top-tier women’s battle as KCCA Leopards takes on KIU Rangers at 7:00 PM. KCCA, leading the standings, cannot afford any slip-ups, while KIU Rangers will be hunting a statement win to push them closer to the top four.
Sommet’s Impressive Debut Campaign
In the league’s latest matchups, newcomers Sommet Basketball Club continued their impressive debut campaign with an 81-71 victory over Kampala Rockets. Peter Cheng starred with 29 points and 15 rebounds, helping Sommet climb to sixth place on 23 points.
