Following public health warnings against assembly and encouraging social distance, the “Morans” skipper Griffin Ligare has, for instance, had to make do with parking lot training in Nairobi to stay in shape. Elsewhere, the Kenya Basketball Federation is maintaining team and technical bench cohesion with, inter alia, online programmes including training of the game’s medical personnel and coaches lined up. The coronavirus pandemic has stalled sports globally but Ligare, a point guard, says it’s important to keep the eye on the ball, literally and figuratively. Our goal this year is to qualify for the Afro Basket tournament.”AdvertisementThis is a feeling shared by “Morans” shooting guard Tyler Okari. National Basketball Team Captain Morans and Thunder point Guard Griffin Ligare dribbles the ball during his home training session in Gachie, Kiambu County on May 7, 2020.

Source: Daily Nation May 12, 2020 01:30 UTC