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City Oilers miss out on BAL party


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Published in Sports and Competition on Tuesday, December 3rd 2024 at 8:35 GMT by Terrence Williams   Print publication without navigation

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The article from Monitor discusses how City Oilers, a prominent Ugandan basketball team, missed out on qualifying for the Basketball Africa League (BAL) after losing to Al Ahly Benghazi in the Sahara Conference semi-finals. Despite a strong performance and a commendable record in the league, their journey ended with a 71-68 defeat. The team's captain, James Okello, expressed disappointment but highlighted the team's resilience and the positive aspects of their campaign, noting that they had a good run and showed they could compete at a high level. The article also touches on the broader implications for Ugandan basketball, suggesting that while the team did not advance, their participation and performance have been beneficial for the sport's development in the country.

Read the Full Daily Monitor Article at:
[ https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/sports/basketball/city-oilers-miss-out-on-bal-party--4844590 ]

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