Uganda, April 20 -- Friday night was a rollercoaster of emotions for City Oilers guard Tonny Drileba as the Basketball Africa League Nile Conference commenced in Cairo, Egypt.

Right before tip-off, Drileba was presented with the 2023 Ubuntu Trophy by Basketball Africa League President Amadou Gallo Fall before starting the game for the Ugandan champions.

The on-court handover ceremony was held only minutes before the Ugandan champions squared up with hosts and defending champions Al Ahly at the Hassan Mostafa Sports Complex.

The result, a resounding 99-76 win for the hosts, was humbling for Drileba and his teammates.

"It is obviously disappointing to walk out of the gym without the win tonight," the guard told the press after the game....