Ivorian shooting guard Nisre Zouzoua is returning to Dar City ahead of the 2027 Road to BAL East Division Elite 16, scheduled to take place in Nairobi, Kenya, from November 24 to 29. The Tanzanian champions are strengthening their roster with a player who is already familiar with the club and brings considerable experience in African basketball.
A Second Stint with Dar City
The 30-year-old Zouzoua is returning to Dar City for his second spell with the club. Last season, the Ivorian played for Rwanda's RSSB Tigers, whom he joined in June 2026. He also represented the Rwandan club at the FIBA Intercontinental Cup in China in September, competing against teams that had won championships in different continental competitions.
His return represents an important addition to Dar City's roster, bringing offensive quality and international experience. During his previous Basketball Africa League (BAL) campaign, Zouzoua averaged more than 14 points per game while shooting 38 percent from three-point range.
A Promising Partnership with Jean-Jacques Boissy
Dar City will also rely on Senegalese point guard Jean-Jacques Boissy, a former player for Rwanda's Energy Group (REG). The partnership between Boissy and Zouzoua could provide the Tanzanian club with additional offensive options as it prepares for an important stage of its continental campaign.
Nairobi to Host the East Division Elite 16
The East Division Elite 16 will bring together 16 teams in Nairobi from November 24 to 29, 2026. Dar City is among the clubs that have qualified directly for this stage, alongside Kenya's champions Nairobi City Thunder and Côte d’Ivoire's JCA Kings.
Dar City's objective will be to advance through this stage and secure a place among the teams qualifying for the 2027 BAL season. Nisre Zouzoua's return could prove valuable in that pursuit.