Partnership boost for Thunder ahead of BAL qualifiers

The leading African fintech company that offers innovative financial and digital products has come with sponsorship to bolster Thunder’s bid to become a BAL team with financial support during the Elite 16 tournament as well as their M-KOPA X20 smartphones that will support the team in documenting their journey to the Basketball Africa League.

While praising the partnership, Nairobi City Thunder Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Colin Rasmussen said that with the right partner, they will be able to achieve their goal. 

“M-KOPA embodies a commitment to inclusive progress that aligns with our own approach to basketball – that steady progress will get you to your goal, and nothing is impossible with the right partner by your side,” said Thunder CEO, Rasmussen.

On their part, M-KOPA noted that sports is a powerful platform that empowers people and Nairobi City Thunder is creating job an supporting aspiring players.

“Sport is a powerful platform for empowering young people in our communities. Nairobi City Thunder’s efforts to elevate basketball, create jobs, and support aspiring players are truly inspiring,” said Martin Kingori, General Manager M-KOPA Kenya.

Commenting on the partnership, Nairobi City Thunder Chief Business Officer, Sandra Kimokoti said is between organizations that believe in the same thing – empowering individuals and communities. 

“As we build Nairobi City Thunder into an African basketball powerhouse, we are especially keen to continue creating economic opportunities for young Africans. What I love about the M-KOPA partnership is we believe in the same thing – both our organizations are dedicated to empowering individuals and communities.”

The partnership between M-KOPA and Nairobi City Thunder will run to the end of the BAL Elite 16 tournament, and will hopefully power Nairobi City Thunder to become the first Kenyan team to qualify for the Basketball African League.