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March 30, 2026

BAL's Kalahari Day 3 press conference

Day 3 of the Kalahari conference had games whose results results came down to the wire. Petro de Luanda succumbed to the roar of RSSB Tigers in a jaw-dropping game 82-78 powered by the heroic shot of Antino Jackson Jr. While the hosts, Johannesburg Giants were narrowly edged by Nairobi City Thunder (71-65).

Game Updates

March 30, 2026

Jackson Jr. delivers late dagger as Tigers outlast Petro in thriller

A dramatic finish, a quiet contributor stepping out of the shadows, and a statement victory that not only reshapes early expectations in Pretoria but also signals the RSSB Tigers’ growing authority in the Kalahari Conference race.

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March 28, 2026

FIBA Africa President Manave: BAL Is Fueling Africa’s Basketball Boom

FIBA Africa President say the Basketball Africa League is driving rapid growth in African basketball by creating a clear development pathway from youth to elite level. They highlight improved competition quality, stronger talent pipelines, and rising standards in players and referees as evidence that the BAL is strengthening the continent’s basketball ecosystem.

Game Updates

March 28, 2026

RSSB Tigers detonate from deep to stun title-favorite Al Ahly Ly in BAL opener

The 2026 Basketball Africa League tipped off in emphatic fashion as Rwanda’s RSSB Tigers delivered a statement performance, outlasting Libya’s Al Ahly Ly 103-95 in the Kalahari Conference opener at SunBet Arena in Pretoria.

Breaking News

March 27, 2026

BAL President Hails Explosive Growth as Season 6 Tips Off in Style

The Basketball Africa League’s sixth season tips off with record-breaking partnerships and global reach, highlighting the league’s rapid growth and rising influence. With massive fan engagement and exciting matchups ahead, the BAL continues to cement its place as a powerhouse in African and global basketball.

Development

March 27, 2026

The BAL Kalahari Conference media day in Pretoria

The BAL Kalahari Conference media day took place in Pretoria where each head coach came out to speak to the media with their senior players. This was an opportunity for the media to connect with and pick the brains of these key people in order to get an idea of what the conference holds. The RSSB Tigers were the only team absent as they only left Kigali on March 25.