Latest News in African Basketball

Weekly Updates

July 15, 2024

FIBA Africa Zone 4 Weekly Review: 11/07/2024

Your Weekly Dose of FIBA Africa Zone 4 News: A comprehensive review of the latest events and significant updates from the basketball scene in Cameroon, including a detailed look at the Cameroon Basketball Federation's upcoming Open Door Day, which will be held in France on July 20th, 2024.

Game Updates

July 15, 2024

Mali Squeeze Past Mexico 62-61 in Scrappy FIBA U17 Women's World Cup Opener

Game Report: Mali narrowly defeated Mexico 62-61 in their opening game, with Hatoumata Singare's 12-point and 16-rebound double-double and record-tying offensive rebounds proving pivotal despite Mexico's strong comeback efforts.

Game Updates

July 15, 2024

Egypt Exposed & Dominated by Canada on Day 1 of U17 FIBA Women's World Cup

Game Report: Egypt's U17 Women's team, the 2023 FIBA U16 African Championship finalists, lost 95-44 to Canada in their FIBA U17 World Cup opener. Agot Makeer led Canada with 28 points, while Savannah Swords added 17 points, 19 rebounds, and 7 steals.

Tournament News

July 14, 2024

FIBA U18 AfroBasket Zone 1 Qualifiers: Tunisian Perfection Leads to Finals

On Day 3, the host nation, Tunisia, capitalised on the advantages of playing at home, propelling both the men's and women's teams to the Zone 1 finals. This success brings them closer to qualifying for the 2024 FIBA U18 AfroBasket Championships in Madagascar.

Weekly Updates

July 12, 2024

FIBA Africa Zone 5 Weekly Review: 11/07/2024

Your Weekly Dose of FIBA Africa Zone 5 News: This week's updates include the KBF League playoffs, Ishmail Wainright and Wenyen Gabriel take their talents to Israel, South Sudan's Olympic preparations, and news from Egypt's Men's Premier League A.

Game Updates

July 12, 2024

FIBA U18 AfroBasket Zone 1 Qualifiers: Tunisia & Morocco Dominate as Algeria Stumbles

Day One at the FIBA U18 AfroBasket Zone 1 Qualifiers in Monastir set a high-stakes tone. Tunisia's women's and Morocco's men's teams made strong statements, aiming to dominate and secure spots in the U18 AfroBasket finals this August.

Weekly Updates

July 11, 2024

FIBA Africa Zone 6 Weekly Review: 11/07/2024

Your Weekly Dose of FIBA Africa Zone 7 News: Basketball South Africa (BSA) and Basketball National League (BNL) face tensions amid a legal dispute. Angola's Olympic basketball hopes ended against Spain and Lebanon. 2024 BAL champs Petro de Luanda weigh key player contract renewals.

Weekly Updates

July 11, 2024

FIBA Africa Zone 7 Weekly Review: 11/07/2024

Your Weekly Dose of FIBA Africa Zone 7 News: Read the latest basketball developments from the Indian Ocean, spotlighting one of Africa's top young prospects, Mathias M'Madi, from Madagascar and the Runball event, where teams from South Africa, Botswana, and Mauritius vie for a spot in the Pristina 3x3 Challenger.

Weekly Updates

July 11, 2024

FIBA Africa Zone 1 Weekly Review: 11/07/2024

Your Weekly Dose of FIBA Africa Zone 1 News: Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia are poised to compete in the Zone 1 Qualifiers for a coveted spot in the 2024 FIBA U18 AfroBasket. Each team enters the qualifiers with substantial ambitions, promising an intense and several thrilling contests.

Tournament News

July 9, 2024

FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament Team Review: Cameroon

Review: Close but no cigar - Cameroon fought their way to the 2024 FIBA Olympic Qualifiers Tournament semi-finals, only to see their 2024 Paris Olympic dreams dashed by Latvia in a hard-fought and tense 72-59 loss. The semi-final loss to Latvia may have been a setback, but it also served as a valuable learning experience.

Tournament News

July 8, 2024

FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament Team Review: Angola

Review: Despite the team's overall struggles, NBA star Bruno Fernando and Jilson Bango emerged as standout performers, showcasing their talent and resilience. However, for Angola's national basketball program to reach the next level, Head Coach Jose Claros Canals must address several critical areas.

Tournament News

July 8, 2024

FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament Team Review: Egypt

Review: In the 2024 FIBA Olympic Qualifiers in Greece, Egypt's campaign ended abruptly with losses to the Dominican Republic and Greece. Despite this setback, head coach Henrik Rödl remains optimistic, confident that Egypt's burgeoning youth movement will elevate its basketball program in the coming years.

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BReaking News

Yves Missi Commits to Cameroon: NBA Rising Star Sparks 2025 AfroBasket Dream for National Team

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D’Tigress Name Star-Studded 20-Player Squad to Defend FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Crown

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Rumored 23-Player Senegal Squad Emerges Ahead of 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Amid U.S. Visa Drama

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Historic! Al Ahli Tripoli Becomes First Road to BAL Team to Win BAL Championship Title

Top Headlines

FIBA U19 World Cup: Cameroon Falls to Australia in 2OT Thriller Despite Bilibi, Seini Heroics

FIBA U19 World Cup: Cameroon Shows Fight in Tough 75-50 Loss to Ruthless France Squad in Tournament Opener

FIBA U19 World Cup Shock: Mali Stuns Serbia in Historic 72-70 Win with Grit and Heart

Khaman Maluach & Clifford Omoruyi Headline African-Born Talent at the 2025 NBA Draft

Obadiah Noel’s Game-Winning Three Sends APR Past Nairobi City Thunder to BAL Playoffs in Thriller

Unbeaten Al Ahli Tripoli Crush MBB to Complete Historic 6-0 Nile Conference BAL Run in Kigali

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Weekly Updates

FIBA Africa Zone 4 Weekly Review: 11/07/2024

Game Updates

Mali Squeeze Past Mexico 62-61 in Scrappy FIBA U17 Women's World Cup Opener

Game Updates

Egypt Exposed & Dominated by Canada on Day 1 of U17 FIBA Women's World Cup

Tournament News

FIBA U18 AfroBasket Zone 1 Qualifiers: Tunisian Perfection Leads to Finals

Weekly Updates

FIBA Africa Zone 5 Weekly Review: 11/07/2024

Game Updates

FIBA U18 AfroBasket Zone 1 Qualifiers: Tunisia & Morocco Dominate as Algeria Stumbles

Weekly Updates

FIBA Africa Zone 6 Weekly Review: 11/07/2024

Weekly Updates

FIBA Africa Zone 7 Weekly Review: 11/07/2024

Weekly Updates

FIBA Africa Zone 1 Weekly Review: 11/07/2024

Tournament News

FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament Team Review: Cameroon

Tournament News

FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament Team Review: Angola

Tournament News

FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament Team Review: Egypt