Basketball in Africa

By Majuto Omary

Six teams have qualified for the Super Cup basketball tournament set to take place later this month, Basketball Dar Es Salaam (BD) official said yesterday.

Communication Director of the BD, Michael Maluwe, said the teams qualified after performing well in the Kili RBA league that ended last month.
Maluwe named the teams as Vijana "City Bulls", Savio, ABC, Tanzania Prisons and the reigning champions JKT.
He advised the teams to start intensive training ahead of the tournament whose kick-off date has yet to be announced.
"All have qualified because of their great performances. It is high time now they start intensive preparations for the Super Cup,� Maluwe said.

He also said the basketball body was busy looking for sponsors who would support to stage the tourney.
"We want this year's event to be more thrilling, so we are trying to attract many sponsors to support us," he said.

The event is deemed competitive due to the qualification of high profile teams with fantastic players.
"Yes, I expect it to be tougher to predict the winner, this is down to the strength of the teams. It is really going to be difficult for ill prepared teams," Maluwe commented.