NBL Playoffs | Men | SF | Game 1 | Tuesday, September 16 Fixtures
- Nam Blazers Vs UCU Canons – 7pm
- City Oilers Vs Sommet – 9pm
The National Basketball League playoffs heat up Tuesday as defending champions City Oilers and regular-season leaders Namuwongo Blazers return to the Lugogo Indoor Arena for crucial semifinal openers.
City Oilers Vs Sommet Basketball Club
City Oilers start their best-of-five series against Sommet in a clash of heavyweights.
The Oilers, fresh off a sweep of JT Jaguars, chase another trip to the Finals, while Sommet who stunned KCCA Panthers are eager to spring another upset.
The teams split their regular-season meetings: Oilers won 83–69 before Sommet edged a 90–87 thriller.
Coach Andrew Tendo leans on mid-season signings Chad Bowie and Kurt Curry Wegscheider, alongside veterans Fayed Baale, Titus Lual, Joseph Chuma, and Moses Maker.
Sommet coach Albert Aciko counters with star forward Nyembo Fataki, averaging 18 points and 11 rebounds, plus Kasereka Tembo, John Focus Teko, and Peter Cheng.
Namuwongo Blazers Vs UCU Canons
Top-seeded Namuwongo Blazers face a seasoned UCU Canons side in the earlier game. The Blazers swept Rezlife Saints in the quarters, while UCU fought past Kampala Rockets in three games.
Their regular-season duels were tight: the Blazers won 80–70 before UCU handed them their first loss, 62–61.
Namuwongo’s depth stands out, with their bench scoring 35 points in Game Two against Rezlife.
Former Oilers stars Jimmy Enabu, James Okello, Tonny Drilleba, and Ivan Muhwezi bring championship experience.
Road to the Finals
Both series are best of five. The Oilers aim to extend their dynasty, while Sommet, UCU and the Blazers look to break new ground.
Tuesday night in Lugogo will set tone for the 2025 playoff basketball.games before they take shape towards game three.
