Blades, Wolfpacks brace for tough weekend after disrupted preparations

“The week hasn’t been ideal for us in terms of preparation due to the weather. We have only managed one training session, while our opponents have had the advantage of training under a roof. On top of that, I won’t have a full squad available due to injuries and a few players being unavailable because of personal commitments,” he said.

Despite the setbacks, Ochieng remains optimistic of a strong showing from his side.

“This is a hard-fighting team with a very strong squad this year. Our plan is to control the game in all aspects, dominate the boards, execute our plays well, and run the floor effectively. We also need to settle early so we can contain Ulinzi. Overall, I’m expecting a good outing for us over the weekend,” he added.

Blades will face fellow varsity side Africa Nazarene University Wolfpacks today (Friday) before taking on Ulinzi Warriors tomorrow (Saturday) at the Nyayo National Stadium Gymnasium in Nairobi.

Elsewhere, Africa Nazarene University Wolfpacks head coach Michael Oluoch has admitted his side faces a difficult return after a lengthy break.

“It’s been a long break for us, almost a month. The students haven’t been able to train due to exams, and many had to travel home, but they are now returning. We have to play these games, and we’ll give it our best shot. I believe everything will turn out well,” he said.

The Wolfpacks will take on Strathmore Blades today (Friday) before facing Nairobi City Thunder on Saturday and Ulinzi Warriors on Sunday.

Weekend Fixtures

Friday 1st May 2026 at Nyayo Gymnasium

Strathmore Blades VS ANU Wolfpacks-MP- 1PM

Saturday 2nd May 2026 at Makande Gymnasium, Mombasa

KPA VS Lady Titans- WP- 4PM

Saturday 2nd May 2026, Kisumu

Lakeside VS UON Terror- MP- 12PM

Saturday 2nd May 2026 at Nyayo Gymnasium, Nairobi

Dream Girls VS Eldonets- WP- 2PM

Strathmore Blades VS Ulinzi Warriors- MP- 4PM

ANU Wolfpacks VS Nairobi City Thunder- MP- 6PM

Stanbic Shields VS Umoja- MP-8PM

Sunday 3nd May 2026 at Nyayo  Gymnasium, Nairobi

Zetech Sparks VS Eldonets – WP- 11AM

TH 3 SWISH VS Safe Spaces- WP-3PM

Dream Girls VS Strathmore –WP-5PM

Ulinzi Warriors VS ANU Wolfapacks- MP-7PM