The 2nd window of the AfroBasket Qualifiers is scheduled to take place between 19th and 21st February 2021 and Kenya Basketball Federation wants the hosting rights for the tournament.
Kenya Basketball Federation, the basketball governing body of Kenya has proposed a budget 13 KSH (440M UGX, 18M RWF) for the organising the AfroBasket Qualifiers’ 2nd window. KBF assistant secretary-general Ambrose Kisoi explained that the funds would be used to meet accommodation, local transport, and venue expenses in addition to preparing the national team, the Morans.
“We are expecting feedback from the government on Saturday (January 9) on the budget we submitted and the Covid-19 protocols,” said Kisoi. Kenya is in Group B with Senegal, Angola, and Mozambique and all the four nations have placed bids to host their group mentioned Kisoi.
“We (Kenya Basketball Federation) have already submitted the bid to Fiba Africa and we stand an equal chance of winning the hosting rights. The successful bidder will be known on January 20,” Kisoi added.
The Morans will be under the guidance of head coach Cliff Owuor despite his appointment to coach Rwanda side APR BC. Owuor helped the Morans win 1 out of the 3 games they contested to finish 3rd with 4 points behind Angola with 5 points in the 1st window of the AfroBasket Qualifiers 2021.
The AfroBasket 2021 is scheduled for August 24th to September 5th, 2021 at Kigali Arena in Kigali, Rwanda.
