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Game Updates

April 7, 2025

Rivers Hoopers survive the tide, defeat FUS Rabat to go 2-0

The Nigerian champions, Rivers Hoopers, stood the storm as FUS Rabat gained momentum and took the lead in the fourth quarter before eventually succumbing and losing 88-82.

Game Updates

April 6, 2025

Al Ittihad Alexandria survive Stade Malien scare in a BAL thriller

With six minutes to go, it only took Al Ittihad a clutch three-pointer to flip the momentum. Down against a fired-up Stade Malien, the Alexandria side locked in defensively and took over late, grinding out a 72-69 win in a thrilling BAL showdown.

Game Updates

April 6, 2025

Al Ittihad announces continental return after thrilling win over FUS Rabat

The Egyptian-based team, Al Ittihad Alexandria, announced their return to continental competition after defeating FUS Rabat 71-60 in their opening match in this BAL season.

Team Profiles

April 5, 2025

Team Profile: Al Ittihad Alexandria– Roster, Key Players & Outlook for 2025 BAL Kalahari Conference

Two teams from Egypt have already lifted the title and as the country's representative Al Ittihad go to battle with a star-studded squad that includes a former Defensive Player of the Year award winner, expectations are high that they can go on and emulate the successes of rival Egyptian teams.

Team Profiles

April 4, 2025

Team Profile: Rivers Hoopers – Roster, Key Players & Outlook for 2025 BAL Kalahari Conference

Rivers Hoopers return to the BAL with high expectations after last year’s stunning third-place finish. Led by Coach Ogoh Odaudu and bolstered by key signings, the Nigerian champions aim for another deep playoff run.

Team Profiles

April 4, 2025

Team Profile: FUS Rabat – Roster, Key Players & Outlook for 2025 BAL Kalahari Conference

FUS de Rabat enters the 2025 BAL Kalahari Conference with redemption on their minds. After a heartbreaking quarter-final exit last season, the Moroccan champions return stronger, led by Jonathan Jordan, Nisre Zouzoua, and Pape Diagne, ready to dominate on home soil.

Team Profiles

April 4, 2025

Team Profile: Stade Malien – Roster, Key Players & Outlook for 2025 BAL Kalahari Conference

Stade Malien enters the 2025 BAL Kalahari Conference with momentum, boasting a resilient squad led by Mahamane Coulibaly and Ibrahim Djambo. After a strong Road to BAL campaign, they aim to solidify their status among Africa’s elite clubs.

Weekly Updates

March 26, 2025

FIBA Africa Zone 2 Weekly Review: 26/03/2025

In this FIBA Africa Zone 2 Weekly Review, we're travelling to Cape Verde, where a Senegalese coach is aiming for a clean sweep in the championship, before landing in Mali where the Tournoi de l'Amitié tipped off, and we land in Senegal where BAL and Wave signed a partenership deal. Read more below.

Weekly Updates

March 24, 2025

FIBA Africa Zone 4 Weekly Review: 24/03/2025

Your Weekly Dose of FIBA Africa Zone 4 News: FECABASKET is accelerating youth development in Cameroon with the U16 championship qualifiers in Douala. Meanwhile, the YOUZOU Elite Basketball Championship enters its second phase for both Men's and Women's categories.

Youth

March 24, 2025

NBA Africa and Safaricom Launch M-PESA Jr. NBA, empowering East Africa’s youth.

NBA Africa and Safaricom launch the M-PESA Jr. NBA program, a groundbreaking youth initiative in Kenya. Targeting over 10,000 boys and girls across Nairobi, Mombasa, Eldoret, and Kisumu, the program combines top-tier basketball training with essential financial literacy.

Weekly Updates

March 24, 2025

FIBA Africa Zone 5 Weekly Review: 24/03/2025

Your Weekly Dose of FIBA Africa Zone 5 News: APR Basketball Club signs ex-NBA star Jordan McRae and forward Nobel Boungou Colo ahead of BAL’s Nile Conference, as Rwanda, Uganda, and Nairobi City Thunder ramp up roster moves swiftly.

Weekly Updates

March 21, 2025

FIBA Africa Zone 6 Weekly Review: 21/03/2025

Your Weekly Dose of FIBA Africa Zone 6 News: Mozambique earns a wild card for the FIBA Women’s AfroBasket 2025, while South Africa’s MBB Basketball are building their all-new roster for their BAL debut under NBA veteran Sam Vincent in preparation for their upcoming Nile Conference games.

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NBA Trio Named In Cameroon’s Preliminary Squad For 2025 AfroBasket.

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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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Nigeria: FIBA Women's AfroBasket 2025 Team Profile

Mozambique : FIBA Women’s AfroBasket 2025 Team Profile

Sensational Ezike powers Nigeria to statement Women's U19 WC victory in Czechia

Egypt: FIBA Women’s AfroBasket 2025 Team Profile

Angola: FIBA Women’s AfroBasket 2025 Team Profile

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

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Game Updates

Rivers Hoopers survive the tide, defeat FUS Rabat to go 2-0

Game Updates

Al Ittihad Alexandria survive Stade Malien scare in a BAL thriller

Game Updates

Al Ittihad announces continental return after thrilling win over FUS Rabat

Team Profiles

Team Profile: Al Ittihad Alexandria– Roster, Key Players & Outlook for 2025 BAL Kalahari Conference

Team Profiles

Team Profile: Rivers Hoopers – Roster, Key Players & Outlook for 2025 BAL Kalahari Conference

Team Profiles

Team Profile: FUS Rabat – Roster, Key Players & Outlook for 2025 BAL Kalahari Conference

Team Profiles

Team Profile: Stade Malien – Roster, Key Players & Outlook for 2025 BAL Kalahari Conference

Weekly Updates

FIBA Africa Zone 2 Weekly Review: 26/03/2025

Weekly Updates

FIBA Africa Zone 4 Weekly Review: 24/03/2025

Youth

NBA Africa and Safaricom Launch M-PESA Jr. NBA, empowering East Africa’s youth.

Weekly Updates

FIBA Africa Zone 5 Weekly Review: 24/03/2025

Weekly Updates

FIBA Africa Zone 6 Weekly Review: 21/03/2025