By David Ndolo
Two-time Basketball Africa League (BAL) champion Souleyman “Solo D” Diabate will lead the second edition of the Solo D Signature Basketball Camp in Nairobi, offering young players an opportunity to sharpen their skills and prepare for higher levels of competition.
Organised by Momentum Sports Africa in partnership with Force One, the camp will bring together aspiring basketballers aged 12 to 17 for two weeks of structured training, mentorship and performance education at Parklands Sports Club.
The programme will run from November 16–20 and November 23–27, 2026, with daily sessions scheduled from 9am to 3pm. Participants can register for either week or both at a fee of KSh17,500 per week.
Diabate, a professional basketball player and two-time BAL champion, will share his experience and insights into what it takes to compete at the highest levels of the sport.
The camp is designed to help young athletes develop their technical abilities, basketball intelligence and professional mindset as they pursue their sporting ambitions.
“Talent alone is not enough; young athletes need the right preparation, guidance and support to realise their potential,” the organisers said, outlining the principle behind the programme.
Training will cover key basketball fundamentals, including ball handling, shooting, passing, footwork, defensive positioning, game awareness and decision-making.
Participants will also receive sports nutrition education and take part in sports psychology sessions designed to strengthen focus, confidence, resilience and mental readiness.
Through mentorship sessions, Diabate will help young players understand the importance of discipline, teamwork, consistency, coachability and commitment in competitive basketball.
The initiative forms part of Momentum Sports Africa’s broader efforts to strengthen the continent’s sports ecosystem through athlete development, quality coaching, performance education and structured pathways to future opportunities.
Camp to prepare players for future opportunities
The Solo D Signature Basketball Camp is intended to serve as the foundation of a wider player-development pathway linking training to upcoming Talent Identification (ID) Camps and a subsequent showcase aimed at providing greater exposure for promising players.
The approach seeks to help participants improve their fundamentals and prepare for more demanding evaluation and competitive environments.
However, attending the camp does not guarantee selection, scholarships, recruitment or placement. Instead, the programme aims to equip young players with stronger skills, better training habits and a clearer understanding of what pursuing a basketball career requires.
What the camp fee covers
The participation fee of KSh17,500 per week covers structured basketball training with international coaches, full-day meals, sports nutrition education, sports psychology sessions and exclusive Solo D camp souvenirs.
By combining on-court training with performance education and mentorship, the organisers aim to provide a development experience that addresses both the technical and mental demands of competitive basketball.
Parents and guardians of aspiring basketballers aged 12–17 can register their children for either or both weeks.
Registration is open through the official online registration portal.
Event details
- Event: Solo D Signature Basketball Camp — Second Edition
- Organisers: Momentum Sports Africa and Force One
- Featured athlete: Souleyman “Solo D” Diabate
- Venue: Parklands Sports Club, Nairobi
- Age group: 12–17 years
- Week 1: November 16–20, 2026
- Week 2: November 23–27, 2026
- Daily hours: 9am–3pm
- Fee: KSh17,500 per week
- Registration: https://events.msa.co.ke/apply?event=solo-d-2
About Momentum Sports Africa
Momentum Sports Africa (MSA) is a data-driven sports marketing and athlete-development organisation focused on building a stronger and more sustainable sporting ecosystem in Africa. Its work centres on technical preparation, performance support, personal development, commercial opportunities and structured pathways to greater athlete exposure.
