Saints have won the inaugural Mwaguya Open Basketball Challenge, Mombasa North Edition, after defeating Kisauni 22-14 in the final played on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
Saints produced a strong performance in the final to claim the North Edition title, with Kisauni finishing runners-up.
The victory also earned Saints qualification to the Mombasa County Grand Finale, with the dates set to be announced.
Skyhoopers finished third after beating Mystic 17-9 in the third-place playoff.
Saints reached the final after overcoming Skyhoopers 22-15 in the semi-final, while Kisauni booked their place in the title decider with a 38-25 victory over Mystic.
The tournament featured eight teams in the opening round, with Mtopanga, Maweni, Kisauni, Mystic, Saints, Congo, Skyhoopers and Jammers taking part.
Kisauni posted the highest score in the opening round, beating Mystic 38-25, while Mtopanga defeated Maweni 30-29. Saints edged Congo 29-22, with Skyhoopers overcoming Jammers 25-18.
In the quarter-finals, Mystic beat Mtopanga 34-26, while Kisauni defeated Maweni 47-32. Saints saw off Jammers 18-12, with Skyhoopers beating Congo 32-30.
Speaking after the tournament, Mwaguya thanked all the teams that participated in the launch of the competition, saying sport has a unique ability to bring people together and break down divisive barriers.
Mwaguya congratulated Saints on their victory and qualification for the county grand finale.
Sports has a unique way of bringing people together and breaking divisive barriers Congratulations to Saints on your victory and Qualification to the Mombasa County Grand Finale, dates to be announced,” said Mwaguya.
“Next Stop Loading Mombasa West Edition,” he added.