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Youth

November 11, 2024

FIBA Africa U16 Girls Regional Youth Camp 2024: Top 5 Prospects in Partnership with WINGSPAN Scouting

AfricaBasket, in partnership with WINGSPAN Scouting, is proud to present the top 5 U16 prospects from the 2024 FIBA Africa Regional Youth Camp for Girls. Get an inside look at the rising stars who impressed scouts and coaches alike with their skill and athleticism in Abidjan.

Weekly Updates

November 11, 2024

FIBA Africa Zone 7 Weekly Review: 11/11/2024

Your Weekly Dose of FIBA Africa Zone 4 News: This week, journey to Madagascar as the 2023 women's champions set new goals, Mauritius where players prepare to compete, Reunion Island mourning a legendary coach, and Comoros, where Djabal Basket Iconi secured more silverware.

Game Updates

November 11, 2024

ABC Fighters Dominate Kadji Sports Academy in Road to BAL Third-Place Game Blowout!

Game Report: Abidjan Basket Club Fighters cruised to a 92-53 victory over Kadji Sports Academy in the Road to BAL third-place game. Led by Nisre Zouzoua, Jalen Jowan, and Jabari Akins, ABC’s cohesion and offense proved too much for KSA.

Game Updates

November 10, 2024

Stade Malien Clinch BAL 2025 Spot with Dominant Win Over Kadji Sports Academy!

Stade Malien punched their names into one of the two available BAL 2025 tickets for the West Division with an impressive win (80-89) over Kadji Sports Academy in the semi-finals. Mahamane Coulibaly came up with a game-high 19 points to help the Bamako-based outfit to victory.

Game Updates

November 10, 2024

Elite 16 Showdown: Four Teams, Two Clashes, One Ticket to The BAL 2025!

In the Road to BAL 2025 Elite 16 Semi-Finals, Stade Malien battles Kadji Sport Academy, and Al Ahli Tripoli faces ABC Fighters. With a Basketball Africa League spot at stake, expect intense matchups and tactical showdowns.

Development

November 9, 2024

Rising Stars of African Basketball Shine At FIBA Africa Regional Youth Camp In Abidjan

The 2024 FIBA Africa Regional Youth Camp in Abidjan brought together Africa’s top young female basketball stars for four days of high-energy training, skill-building, and action. Players from 22 nations competed for recognition, learning from elite coaches and embracing their future on the international stage.

Game Updates

November 9, 2024

Stade Malien Crushes Moanda Basket’s Elite 16 Dreams in Fierce Defensive Showdown!

Game Report: In a fierce Elite 16 matchup, Stade Malien crushed Moanda Basket’s semi-final hopes with a decisive 79-53 win. Dominating defensively, Stade Malien forced turnovers and blocked shots, while Mahamane Coulibaly led scoring with 14 points.

Game Updates

November 9, 2024

Mighty Barolle Edge Spintex 73-69 in Thriller, Keeping Tournament Dreams Alive!

Game Report: In a high-stakes showdown, Mighty Barolle of Liberia edged out Ghana's Spintex Knights 73-69, with both teams fighting to avoid elimination. Barolle’s resilience and determination clinched the win in a thrilling, hard-fought contest to the buzzer.

Game Updates

November 9, 2024

Mighty Barolle Collapse as KSA Stays Unbeaten—Cameroonians Eye Semi-Final Glory After Epic Comeback!

Game Report: Mighty Barolle fought hard but couldn’t hold off KSA’s second-half comeback, falling 79-73. KSA, now unbeaten, eyes a semi-final spot, needing a win against Al Ahli (Tripoli) for a favourable semi-final match and BAL qualification.

Game Updates

November 9, 2024

Libya's Al Ahli Crush Spintex Knights 101-69: Spintex's Elite 16 Hopes in Shambles After Dominant Display!

Game Report: Al Ahli Tripoli dominated Spintex Knights 101-69 in Elite 16 West Division, with their Starting Five leading a powerful performance in Abidjan, keeping their winning streak alive and strengthening their bid for a semifinal berth.

Game Updates

November 9, 2024

Chaux Sports' Defense Crumbles Again: Stade Malien Stages Thrilling 72-65 Win in Elite 16 Clash!

Game Report: Stade Malien edged Chaux Sports 72-65 in a thrilling Elite 16 “Road to BAL” matchup. Mamadou Coulibaly and Ibrahima Djambo combined for 43 points, countering Chaux’s comeback efforts led by Etienne Tametong’s 12 points, securing Stade's second win.

Game Updates

November 9, 2024

MDA Basket Stuns Chaux Sports with Dramatic Comeback, Overturns 14-Point Deficit to Secure 72-65 Victory!

Game Report: MDA Basket staged a remarkable 14-point turnaround to defeat Chaux Sports 72-65. Despite trailing for much of the game, MDA Basket’s captain, Rachez Missouma, led with 21 points and 11 rebounds, while Franck Nyembo’s clutch play kept them in the fight.

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BReaking News

Kriol Star Players Allege Poor Housing Conditions in Cape Verde, Assault, Unpaid Wages After BAL Playoff Qualification

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Madagascan Star Mathias M'Madi Declares for 2025 NBA Draft

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South Sudan’s Khaman Maluach Declares for 2025 NBA Draft After Excellent Duke Breakout Season

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"BAL Will Be One of the World's Best Leagues Soon" — US Monastir Legend Radhouane Slimane

Top Headlines

Monastir Clinch Sahara Conference Top Spot with Dominant Win Over ASC Ville de Dakar in BAL

Kriol Star Shock Reigning BAL Champs Petro de Luanda with Buzzer-Beater in Overtime Dakar Classic

Patrick Hardy Jr Leads US Monastir Past Kriol Star for Second Win Over Cape Verde Club

McGlynn Drops 29 as Kriol Star Outlast Dakar in BAL Overtime Classic to Stay Alive

Petro de Luanda Stun US Monastir to Keep BAL 2025 Playoff Hopes Alive

Makhtar Gueye, ASC Ville de Dakar Stun Petro de Luanda in BAL Sahara Thriller

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Youth

FIBA Africa U16 Girls Regional Youth Camp 2024: Top 5 Prospects in Partnership with WINGSPAN Scouting

Weekly Updates

FIBA Africa Zone 7 Weekly Review: 11/11/2024

Game Updates

ABC Fighters Dominate Kadji Sports Academy in Road to BAL Third-Place Game Blowout!

Game Updates

Stade Malien Clinch BAL 2025 Spot with Dominant Win Over Kadji Sports Academy!

Game Updates

Elite 16 Showdown: Four Teams, Two Clashes, One Ticket to The BAL 2025!

Development

Rising Stars of African Basketball Shine At FIBA Africa Regional Youth Camp In Abidjan

Game Updates

Stade Malien Crushes Moanda Basket’s Elite 16 Dreams in Fierce Defensive Showdown!

Game Updates

Mighty Barolle Edge Spintex 73-69 in Thriller, Keeping Tournament Dreams Alive!

Game Updates

Mighty Barolle Collapse as KSA Stays Unbeaten—Cameroonians Eye Semi-Final Glory After Epic Comeback!

Game Updates

Libya's Al Ahli Crush Spintex Knights 101-69: Spintex's Elite 16 Hopes in Shambles After Dominant Display!

Game Updates

Chaux Sports' Defense Crumbles Again: Stade Malien Stages Thrilling 72-65 Win in Elite 16 Clash!

Game Updates

MDA Basket Stuns Chaux Sports with Dramatic Comeback, Overturns 14-Point Deficit to Secure 72-65 Victory!