L. MathekaMorans prodigy Ochieng among four joining Ulinzi Warriors
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Reading Time: 2min | Sun. 10.04.22. | 16:51
Warriors are looking to defend the KBF men's league title they won in 2019. The new signings are not eligible for the final and are set to swing into action for the new season.
Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) men's league champions Ulinzi Warriors have made four new additions to their squad ahead of the new season.
The soldiers held a five-day inter-brigade championship dubbed Bora Cup from where the four were scouted and included in the squad.
@Teammorans experience inspiring this youngster to live for the dream! On to more wins Derrick.
— Matheka (@Lynmatheka) August 11, 2021
Ochieng relishing Morans' inclusion https://t.co/VSoJIhIeN9 via @MozzartSportKe
Top of the list is utility player Derrick Ochieng, a national team, Kenya Morans, prodigy who was representing his side Moi Airbase (MAB) at the Cup games that concluded last Friday and in the Nairobi Basketball Association (NBA) league.
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In 2021 as the national team prepared for the FIBA AfroBasket assignment in August, Ochieng was invited to train with the team for the first time as a development player.
Ochieng was spotted during a Street League tournament in Umoja back in 2019 and was invited to train with the national team two years later.
"It is exciting to be playing in the top tier league but I know I have my work cut out. The competition, both in the team and in the league will push me to become a better player," said Ochieng.
Kenya Army Engineers (in red) defend the @kdfinfo Bora Cup in 64-60 against Laikipia Airbase (LAB) pic.twitter.com/VN0S8C90fu
— Matheka (@Lynmatheka) April 8, 2022
Others joining the KBF league are Julius Odhiambo, Frank Mwinzi and Eric Mwenda. Additionally, Warriors are looking to bolster their squad by having some of their players who turned up for the division one side KDF Morans, joining the Warriors team.
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