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Karim is expected to work with Andrew Tendo, who has been in charge of the team in the National Basketball League, where they have won 10 out of 11 games.
Nine-time National Basketball League champions City Oilers have made Moroccan coach Nesba Karim the man at the helm ahead of the 2024 Basketball Africa League (BAL).
The versed coach was seen attending the City Oilers’ training session on Tuesday and Wednesday, at the MTN Lugogo Indoor Arena.
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Nesba is a former Moroccan international basketball player who comes along with enviable expertise.
For the BAL, City Oilers are pooled in the Nile Conference group which will tip-off on April 19 in the Egyptian capital, Cairo.
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10:13 - 23.12.2023
BASKTBALL Legend Ben Komakech named on City Oilers' new technical bench
Komakech has been named the assistant head coach for the eight-time national champions as they try to move on from the Mandy Juruni era.
The conference comprises BAL holders Al Ahly (Egypt), Libyan powerhouse Al Ahly and Bangui Sporting Club of Central African Republic.
The Oilers will progress to the playoffs in Kigali in May, should they finish in the top two in the group stage.
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19:22 - 21.11.2023
BASKETBALL Road to BAL: [Watch] City Oilers make flying start to Elite 16 as they tame COSPN
The nine-time NBL champions dispatched off COSPN with an edgy but excellent 81-76 victory at Ellis Park Arena in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Karim is expected to work with Andrew Tendo, who has been in charge of the team in the National Basketball League, where they have won 10 out of 11 games.
About Nesba Karim (Per New Times)
Karim is a great coach who previously spent most of his time nurturing young basketball talents with the NBA Academy Africa.
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To be more specific, he is a player development coach with the academy but also acts as a scout to help identify talent in Africa.
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11:37 - 02.04.2024
NATIONAL BASKETBALL LEAGUE City Oilers wrap up first round with routine win over UCU Canons
The Oilers were inspired by an impressive display from James Okello, who managed a double double of 21 points and 11 rebounds. He added five (5) assists to his name.
His experience and exposure at the top level will be very positive as City Oilers seek a place in the BAL playoffs.
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