Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) women's team has roped in two key players as the club prepares for upcoming continental assignments, the Women's Basketball League Africa (WBLA) qualifiers and the Final tournament set for December.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsLos Angeles Sparks rookie Tonie T. Morgan and Kenyan International Victoria Reynolds are the first to join the Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) defending champions.The Samuel Ocholla-coached Dockers side is set to represent the country in the WBLA tournament, expected to get underway this month, with qualifiers at the Zone level. The final is tentatively set for December.Kevin Wangaya cautions Kenya U23 teammates ahead of Tanzania clashKPA, who are 2023 silver medalists, will want to get back to the final and fight for a maiden title. They became the first Kenyan side to reach the WBLA (and its predecessors) final, but missed the 2024 main tournament.They made a comeback last year on a wildcard after finishing third in the Zone Five qualifiers."KPA Basketball is delighted to announce the signing of Tonie T. Morgan, a talented 5'9" point guard who joins the Dockers from the Los Angeles Sparks," the team announced on Instagram."Tonie brings valuable experience, athleticism, creativity, and strong playmaking ability to the KPA backcourt. Her ability to control the tempo, create opportunities for her teammates, attack the basket, and contribute offensively will add an important dimension to KΡΑ team as we prepare for the upcoming WBLA Qualifiers."##NAJAVA_MECA_10002716##During the 2026 WNBA draft, Morgan was selected by the Chicago Sky with the 32nd overall pick in the third round. Morgan was waived by the Sky before the season, going on to sign with the Sparks as a development player in June. Morgan's play earned her a full standard contract in mid-August.Meanwhile, former Docker Reynolds, who led KPA along with another WNBA rookie, Madina Okot, in 2023, making the Team of Tournament, returns after featuring for Rwanda Energy Group (REG) back-to-back."Dockers are delighted to announce the signing of Victoria Carolyn Reynolds, who joins the team from Club Esgueira Portugal," the club statement reads.FKF postpones Kenya U17's trip to Spain ahead of U17 Women's World CupIn 2023, she averaged 18.9 points, 4.4 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game.Widely regarded as one of the finest shooting guards on the African continent, KPA believe she will bring her "elite scoring touch, versatility and big-game experience" to the team."She is an assassin from the three-point line, capable of changing the complexion of a game with her perimeter shooting. Her return adds another dangerous offensive weapon to the KРA," the club adds.
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