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Dolphins BC Stun Harare Kings With Stunning Comeback to Launch Road to BAL 2027 Campaign

Dolphins BC overturn an 11-point halftime deficit to defeat Harare Kings 77-72 in their Road to BAL 2027 opener, delivering a dominant third-quarter performance in Lusaka to claim a crucial Division East Group E victory.

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Guinea Turns the Tables on Cameroon in Group E

Guinea produced a historic offensive display, knocking down 16 three-pointers to equal the continental record previously set by Cameroon in 2017 and matched by the DRC in 2023. Led by Shanon Evans and Souleymane Boum Jr, Guinea strengthened its position in Group E with another crucial victory.

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Agada Stars as Nigeria Rout Cape Verde in FIBA World Cup 2027 African Qualifiers

Nigeria responded with a crucial 100-84 victory over Cape Verde Islands as the second round of the FIBA World Cup 2027 African Qualifiers wrapped up in Rades, Tunisia.

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Cameroon’s Winning Machine Rolls On as Indomitable Lions Tear Past Tunisia

Cameroon extended their remarkable winning streak to seven games with an emphatic 83–61 victory over Tunisia in the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup African Qualifiers. After an opening defeat to Cape Verde, the Indomitable Lions have transformed their campaign, moving to 7–1 and strengthening their ambitions of qualifying for Qatar.

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Côte d’Ivoire Make History with U18 AfroBasket Triumph Over Senegal

Côte d’Ivoire made history on home soil, defeating Senegal 73–51 to win their first FIBA U18 AfroBasket title. Led by tournament MVP Nathan Djako, the hosts dominated from start to finish, securing a landmark continental championship and delivering an unforgettable night for Ivorian basketball fans in Abidjan.

Top Headlines

November 1, 2026

BRAVE HEARTS FIGHT BACK TO OVERCOME SOWETO PANTHERS

October 31, 2026

Munali Suns Snatch Dramatic 87-85 Win Over Ferroviario With Stunning Road to BAL 2027 Comeback

October 31, 2026

Dolphins Rally Past Bravehearts 78-74 After 3rd Quarter Comeback Surge in Road to BAL 2027 Thriller

October 31, 2026

Harare Kings Claim Ugly 66-47 Win Over Soweto Panthers in Low-Scoring Road to BAL 2027 Group E Clash

October 31, 2026

Munali Suns Demolish Bravehearts 79-66 With 44 Paint Points in Explosive Road to BAL 2027 Statement

October 31, 2026

CNSS crowned Zone 4 champions as FAP, Hatari and Overdose shine in Brazzaville

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November 6, 2025

FIBA Africa Zone 6 Weekly Review: 27/09/2025

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FIBA Africa Zone 4 Weekly Review: 09/10/2025

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FIBA Africa Zone 7 Weekly Review: 27/10/2025

October 24, 2025

FIBA Africa Zone 5 Weekly Review: 24/10/2025

October 17, 2025

FIBA Africa Zone 4 Weekly Review: 16/10/2025

October 15, 2025

FIBA Africa Zone 3 Weekly Review: 15/10/2025

October 12, 2025

FIBA Africa Zone 7 Weekly Review: 12/10/2025

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Game Updates

November 1, 2026

BRAVE HEARTS FIGHT BACK TO OVERCOME SOWETO PANTHERS

Brave Hearts bounced back from consecutive defeats against Dolphins and Munali Suns with an impressive 80–74 victory over Soweto Panthers in the FIBA Road to BAL. Led by Clayton Chikwengo’s 17 points and a dominant 44-point contribution from the bench, Brave Hearts rediscovered their winning touch.

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October 31, 2026

Munali Suns Snatch Dramatic 87-85 Win Over Ferroviario With Stunning Road to BAL 2027 Comeback

Munali Suns overturned a first-half deficit to beat Ferroviario da Beira 87-85 in Road to BAL 2027 Group E action. Douglas Kandulu scored 21 points and grabbed 13 rebounds as the Zambian side maintained its unbeaten start in Lusaka.

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October 31, 2026

Dolphins Rally Past Bravehearts 78-74 After 3rd Quarter Comeback Surge in Road to BAL 2027 Thriller

Dolphins completed yet another comeback victory, beating Bravehearts 78-74 after erasing a 10-point halftime deficit. Dallan Coleman scored 20 points while Makur Jongkuch added 17 in the Division East Group E thriller.

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October 31, 2026

Harare Kings Claim Ugly 66-47 Win Over Soweto Panthers in Low-Scoring Road to BAL 2027 Group E Clash

Harare Kings bounced back from their opening-day defeat to Dolphins with a 66-47 victory over Soweto Panthers in Road to BAL 2027, capitalising on 32 turnovers and a second-quarter offensive collapse in Lusaka.

Game Updates

October 31, 2026

Munali Suns Demolish Bravehearts 79-66 With 44 Paint Points in Explosive Road to BAL 2027 Statement

Munali Suns beat Bravehearts 79-66 in their Road to BAL 2027 Group E opener, scoring 44 points in the paint. Ofure Ayodele Ujadughele scored seven points during an early surge as Munali secured their opening victory in Lusaka.

Tournament News

October 31, 2026

CNSS crowned Zone 4 champions as FAP, Hatari and Overdose shine in Brazzaville

The 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball League Africa (WBLA) Zone 4 Qualifiers delivered five days of competitive basketball in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo, bringing together seven clubs from Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon and the host nation. CNSS emerged as regional champions, while Cameroon’s FAP secured second place and a ticket to the continental competition.

Game Updates

October 30, 2026

Ferroviario da Beira Dominates Soweto Panthers 92-63 in Road to BAL 2027 Division East Group E Opener

Ferroviario da Beira dominated Soweto Panthers 92-63 in the Road to BAL 2027 Division East Group E opener in Lusaka. Ke Tarrious Bouchum led the Mozambique champions with 23 points, powering a commanding tournament team performance.

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September 1, 2026

Mathieu Kamba powers DR Congo to a 77-75 win over Egypt on the final day of this window

Both teams clashed in this battle of the titans. In search of a win after losing their previous games. However, Congo had the upper hand with stellar shooting from beyond the arc despite Egypt dominating the paint. Congo won 77-75 in a nail-biting finish with Mathieu Kamba not only scoring the clutch lay up but leading all scorers with 23 points.

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September 1, 2026

South Sudan hold off Tunisia in Radès thriller to extend winning streak

Tunisia wanted a response. South Sudan wanted to keep rolling. What followed at the Salle Multidisciplinaire de Radès was exactly the kind of game neither side could afford to lose as the second round moved closer to its final window.

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August 30, 2026

Mali bounced back after defeat to dismiss DR Congo 101-76

Both teams came into this game with much to prove and a much needed win after a winless opening night in Dakar. However, the AfroBasket runners-up came into this encounter firing in all cylinders behind the expert leadership of Siriman Kanoute. Mali were able to take control early in the game to secure a dominant 101-76 victory ans revive their hopes in the process.

Game Updates

August 30, 2026

Ivory Coast Secure Crucial Win Over Egypt to Boost World Cup Hopes

David Gassaud and Jean Philippe Dally helped Ivory Coast power past Egypt in Dakar as they secured a gritty 72-66 win in the second round of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 African Qualifiers and boosted their World Cup hopes.

Game Updates

August 28, 2026

FIBA 2027 African Qualifiers: Late Free Throws Lift South Sudan Past Nigeria in Tunis Nail-Biter

Nuni Omot's late free throws helped the Bright Stars of South Sudan to edge past Nigeria in an 82-79 victory at Rades.

Tournament News

CNSS crowned Zone 4 champions as FAP, Hatari and Overdose shine in Brazzaville

Yves Missi || One week with me & the Cameroonian National Team at the FIBA WC Qualifier

Yves Missi of the New Orleans Pelicans: Cameroon’s valiant Indomitable Lions are taking us through Window 4 of the FIBA World Cup Qatar 2027 qualifiers.