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StarTimes to air ‘Team Morans’ FIBA World Cup Africa Qualifiers

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Africa cup of Nations-kfk super cup-Startimes offers bonus content on-Startimes TV go-Leading media and Entertainment Company, WarnerMedia, has expanded its entertainment offering in Kenya by introducing its Hollywood blockbuster channel, TNT, on pay television Company StarTimes media platform. StarTimes subscribers in Kenya will be able to enjoy an action-driven, pulse-raising slate of movies, mixed with romantic gems and hilarious comedy, alongside original TNT productions. WarnerMedia has a long-standing relationship with StarTimes with the broadcaster already distributing TOONAMI, the go-to destination for action and animation movie enthusiasts of all ages. The new TNT deal will further diversify its channel offering giving StarTimes’ viewers access to the high-quality blockbuster movie channel offering. Speaking on the introduction of the new channel, StarTimes regional marketing director Mr. Aldrine Nsubuga noted that the launch of TNT on StarTimes demonstrates the brand’s unremitting commitment to deliver premium content to Kenyan subscribers, making top family entertainment accessible to more households across its subscriber base. “Having TNT on board for our subscribers intensifies our progressive efforts to bolster our content offering for the whole family entertainment as we seek to grow the value of our bouquet offering to subscribers across the country,” said Mr. Nsubuga. As part of the launch, TNT has an exciting line-up of never-before-seen titles with the premiere of its latest TNT Original Movie, Human Capital; a Fan Month block dedicated to the best titles of Denzel Washington (Remember the Titans, Déjà vu, The Hurricane and Fallen); and the reoccurring Film Fight stunt, where in September, an original movie will be faced against one of its sequels, every Friday evening, in a double feature, bringing up sagas such as The Transporter, National Treasure, Karate Kid, and Free Willy. TNT will be available on StarTimes’ terrestrial platform on Basic Bouquet channel 047 and channel 186 on the satellite platform’s Smart Bouquet offering the best action, thrills, comedy and original movies.StarTimes introduces online shopping platform-A guide To Your StarTimes e-shopping experience

Pay television broadcaster StarTimes Media will beam live Kenya’s ‘Team Morans’ quest for qualification to the second round of the FIBA World Cup Africa qualifiers. The upcoming Window 3 of the African Qualifiers is scheduled for Abidjan (Cote d’Ivoire), Alexandria (Egypt) and Kigali (Rwanda) from 1st to 3rd July.

With all groups having only played six out of their 12 matches the next 24 games will be critical in determining the final teams that will be advancing into the second round while keeping alive their dreams of reaching the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023.

Morans started their quest to qualify for the global festival during Window One games in Dakar, Senegal in February. Playing in Group D where they lost all three games against DR Congo, Egypt and Senegal. They however stand a chance heading to this third round as two wins in three matches will see them seal a place in the final round of qualification matches.

Speaking when he unveiled the fixtures, StarTimes Regional Marketing Director Mr. Aldrine Nsubuga rallied Kenyans to support the national basketball team as the upcoming fixtures will make or break ‘Team Morans’ chances of progressing to the next stage.

“We are promising basketball fans in Kenya all the live action at the comfort of their homes, the upcoming fixtures will be tightly contested and we believe with the support from home, our national team can proceed to the next stage,” noted Mr. Nsubuga.

South Sudan and Cote d’Ivoire are the only two teams left unbeaten suggesting more twists and turns could be yet to unfold before the close of window three.

Five African national teams will earn a spot in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 that’s scheduled to take place from August 25th to September 10th 2023 in Japan, Indonesia and the Philippines.

‘Team Morans’ will face DR Congo on Friday 1st July at 6pm, with the second fixture against Egypt taking place on 2nd July at 9pm both of which will air live on Sports Focus channel and the final match against Senegal taking place on 3rd July at 6pm on StarTimes Sports Life channel.

Kenya will be targeting to at least achieve third position or better in Group D to advance to the second round of the African Qualifiers scheduled to start in the fourth window in August 2022.

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