Two-time Basketball Africa League (BAL) champion Souleyman “Solo D” Diabate will headline the second edition of the Solo D Signature Basketball Camp in Nairobi next month, as organisers seek to nurture young Kenyan talent.
The camp, organised by Momentum Sports Africa in partnership with Force One, will run at Parklands Sports Club from November 16–20 and November 23–27, targeting aspiring basketballers aged between 12 and 17.
Participants will have the option of attending either week or both, at a cost of KSh 17,500 per week. Training sessions will run daily from 9am to 3pm.
The programme aims to equip young players with the technical skills, tactical understanding and mental preparation needed to compete at higher levels of the game.
Diabate, whose experience includes two BAL championships, will lead the camp, offering participants an opportunity to learn from a player who has competed at the highest level of African club basketball.
The Ivorian basketball star will be joined by international coaches and mentors in delivering a programme that combines practical court sessions with performance education.
Training will cover ball handling, shooting, passing, footwork, defensive positioning, game awareness and decision-making. Participants will also receive instruction in sports nutrition and sports psychology, with an emphasis on building confidence, resilience, discipline and healthy performance habits.
Beyond technical development, the camp will focus on the professional standards required to progress in competitive basketball, including teamwork, consistency, coachability and commitment.
Momentum Sports Africa says the initiative is part of a broader effort to strengthen the continent’s sporting ecosystem by investing in athlete development, quality coaching and structured pathways to higher levels of competition.
The second edition builds on the inaugural camp held in August 2026 at the same venue, bringing together young players for training, mentorship and performance development.
The programme will also serve as a foundation for subsequent talent identification camps and a showcase intended to provide players with opportunities for greater exposure.
Organisers say the approach is designed to help participants sharpen their fundamentals and prepare for more demanding evaluations and competitive environments.
However, attendance at the camp will not guarantee selection, scholarships, recruitment or placement. Instead, the focus will be on equipping players with the skills, discipline and preparation needed to pursue future opportunities.
The KSh 17,500 weekly fee covers structured training with international coaches, full-day meals, sports nutrition education, sports psychology sessions and camp souvenirs.
Parents and guardians can register their children through the official online registration portal, with places open to aspiring basketballers aged 12–17.
The camp reflects growing efforts to create more structured development opportunities for young basketballers in Kenya, combining elite-level mentorship with technical training and performance education.
