Uganda, March 27 -- City Oilers players and managers must already be in the groove for the forthcoming Basketball Africa League Nile Conference.

The action tips off April 17 in Cairo, Egypt, with the Ugandan champions going up against home side and last season's winners Al Ahly, Libya's Al Ahly and Central African Republic's Bangui.

Having failed to make the BAL Playoffs in their first season, the nine-time National Basketball League champions will be looking to right the wrongs this time round.

That, however, is a story that will gain momentum after Easter Monday, when the team completes its first round action against UCU Canons.

The immediate focus is on newcomers JT Jaguars, whom Andrew Tendo's charges face in Wednesday's game at Y...