Basketball in Africa

Sande Bashaija
Kampala

UGANDA Christian University (UCU) Canons star guard Ivan Enabu has been lined up to face his brothers Mark and Jimmy in tonight's MTN-sponsored National Basketball League All-Star gala at Lugogo.
Jimmy turns out for Riders, a team Ivan left at the beginning of this season, while Mark is a big name at Sadolin Power.Ivan will combine with Ben Komakech, Salim Ali, Norman Blick, Ronnie Kasewu, Steven Okias, Isaac Afidra, Markmot Orom, Eric Nyamai, Carrol Bisereko, Brian Gumisiriza and reigning MVP Boniface Okello.

The other two Enabus are to play alongside Ken Balyejusa, Allan Tawoda, Eric Malinga, Mande Juruni, Sam Obol, Wilbrod Oketcho, Robert Mubiru, Henry Malinga and Michael Karuiki.

Apart from showcasing their skills the country's best stars will be fighting to scoop the All-Star Most Valuable Player (MVP) accolade and goodies staked by the sponsors.

The women's game begins at 5 p.m. Notable stars summoned include Ali Mavita, Brenda Mbone, Flavia Oketcho, Linda Tamale and Miriam Hamala.

# posted by afrbk : 12:16