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APR Rwanda Set Records, Clinch Third Place at 2025 BAL

APR Rwanda made history by clinching third place at the 2025 BAL with a record-breaking 123-90 win over Egyptian powerhouse Al-Ittihad. The game saw APR set multiple league records, including most points by a team (123), most combined points (213), and most 3-pointers by a team (26) and player (Axel Mpoyo with 10). This marks the first BAL podium finish for a team from East & Central Africa, signaling a major milestone for the region

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January 8, 2024

2023 FIBA World Cup Preview: Cote d'Iviore's Ambitious Plans for the International Stage

Former #AfroBasket Champions and the first #African nation to qualify for the upcoming 2023 World Cup, FIBB, Fédération Ivoirienne de Basket-Ball aims to solidify their return to the international stage with their fifth and most important World Cup appearance.

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January 8, 2024

2023 FIBA World Cup Preview: Angola's Tough Road Ahead

#TheBlackAntelopes, the affectionate nickname of the #Angolan national basketball team, head to Manila, in Philippines, aiming at proving that the times of Carlos Morais, Olimpio Cipriano and Leonel Paulo among others are behind them.