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Unstoppable City Oilers: Dominating Uganda’s National Basketball League with No End in Sight

Omar Bashir by Omar Bashir
June 23, 2023
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Unstoppable City Oilers: Dominating Uganda’s National Basketball League with No End in Sight

Can anyone put an end to the City Oilers’ reign of basketball supremacy in Uganda? The answer seems to be a resounding no as the team secures their eighth consecutive championship title in the National Basketball League. Their unparalleled winning streak shows no signs of faltering, leaving fans and rivals alike wondering if they can ever be stopped.

The City Oilers have made an explosive start to the current season, effortlessly conquering all their opponents in the first round. Their dominance on the court is matched by their off-court achievements, as one of their star players, FALANDO JONES, known by his online handle @sirjones23, emerged as the top scorer in the recent Basketball Africa League (BAL) season 3. Although the team fell short in the BAL, this accomplishment holds great significance for them.

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As the second round of the National Basketball League gets underway, rival teams are scrambling to reconstruct their lineups in a desperate bid to match the formidable strength of the Oilers and secure a spot in the playoffs. However, the Oilers are not resting on their laurels and have strengthened their roster by adding two key players who showcased their skills in the BAL: Germaine Roubuck Jr, a talented small forward, and Maker Mer Roor, a powerful forward. These experienced players bring a wealth of continental-level experience and are expected to make a profound impact on the team’s performance.

With an impressive lineup that includes the likes of Tonny Drileba, Jimmy Enabu, Ivan Muhwezi, Baale Fayed, Titus Lual Odeke, Okello James Oxsy, Walujjo Edrine, and the newly acquired Germaine Roebuck Jr, the Oilers possess both depth and talent. However, it remains to be seen if they can secure their ninth championship title amidst the intense competition.

Apart from their on-court prowess, the City Oilers boast financial stability, allowing them to provide their players with top-notch facilities, training, and support. This financial advantage sets them apart from many other teams in the league, struggling to provide adequate resources for their players’ welfare. The Oilers’ unbeaten record of 12 victories in as many games further highlights their dominance and increases the likelihood of another championship triumph this year.

While teams like the KIU Titans and UCU Canons have made efforts to challenge the Oilers by bolstering their rosters, history seems destined to repeat itself. The Namuwongo Blazers, the 2022 finalists, aimed to dethrone the Dictators last season but failed due to poor decision-making and frequent foul violations, ultimately conceding the title to the relentless Oilers.

Despite the City Oilers’ incredible success, the national basketball league in Uganda struggles to capture attention beyond its borders. The absence of a notable basketball arena, with Lugogo serving as a venue but not a dedicated facility, hampers the growth of the sport. Financial instability also plagues most teams, preventing them from building their own facilities and providing optimal training and gym amenities.

Nevertheless, the league’s fan base is gradually expanding, thanks in part to increased media coverage, particularly through NBS Sport’s broadcasting of the league. This exposure allows fans to familiarize themselves with the teams and rally behind their chosen clubs. However, the fan base has yet to reach a level where the Lugogo basketball ground consistently fills to capacity, except when the top two teams clash or when the national team participates in the league.

Shifting focus to the national teams, the women’s national team, the Gazelles, is set to showcase their skills in Kigali next month, making their third appearance in the continent after qualifying at the Women AfroBasketball Zone V qualifiers.

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