Kenya’s KPA beat REG WBBC to win the AWBL Group D Qualifiers

Kenya Ports Authority came out on top in the AWBL 2023 Qualifiers-Group D.

Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) have claimed the pole position in the concluded Africa Women Basketball League Qualifiers of Group D.

Kigali, November 4, KPA defeated REG WBBC 87-53 in the final game held at LDK Gymnasium to determine the East African queens.

KPA advanced to the finals after defeating Uganda’s JKL Lady Dolphins 74-53, while REG qualified by overcoming Equity Hawks 76-61 in the semifinals.

Rwanda Energy Group team lost only two games, both to Kenya’s KPA. In the group stage games, the Antony Ojukwu-led side defeated REG WBBC 72-42 to go up and lead the group.

KPA and REG will both represent East Africa (Zone V) in this year’s FIBA Africa Women Basketball League (AWBL), which will take place in Egypt in December.

The tournament best five; from left to the right, Betty Kalanga (REG), Odille Tetero (APR), Kamba Yoro Diakite (Gladiators), Victoria Reynolds (KPA), and Madina Okot (KPA). Photo: Innocent Shema

AWBL 2023 Qualifiers Group D Final Standings

  1. KPA
  2. REG WBBC
  3. Equity Bank Hawks
  4. JKL Lady Dolphins
  5. APR WBBC
  6. Gladiators
  7. Nile Legends
  8. Vijana Queens
  9. JKT