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Senegal Names 23-Player Squad for 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Amid U.S. Visa Drama

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

A rumored 23-player squad for Senegal’s 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket campaign has surfaced. Cierra Dillard and Yacine Diop reportedly headline the roster as the team shifts preparations to Dakar after U.S. training plans collapsed over visa issues

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

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

Al Ahli Tripoli made Basketball Africa League history by becoming the first Road to BAL qualifier to win the title, defeating Petro de Luanda in Pretoria. The Libyan side completed a remarkable undefeated campaign under coach Fouad Abou Chacra.

APR clinch third place at 2025 BAL

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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

Pascal Siakam Wins Eastern Finals MVP, Lifts Pacers Past Knicks to 2025 NBA Finals Showdown

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Pascal Siakam Wins Eastern Finals MVP, Lifts Pacers Past Knicks to 2025 NBA Finals Showdown

Pascal Siakam powered the Indiana Pacers to their first NBA Finals since 2000, winning the 2025 Eastern Conference MVP. His dominance over the New York Knicks could reignite Cameroon's hopes ahead of the 2025 FIBA Men’s AfroBasket.

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May 26, 2025

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

May 25, 2025

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

May 25, 2025

Nairobi City Thunder Outlasts MBB in Gritty Nile Conference Battle to Keep Playoff Hopes Alive

May 25, 2025

Al Ahli Tripoli Outguns APR in 106-102 Classic to Stay Perfect in BAL Nile Conference

May 25, 2025

Mooring Leads MBB Past APR in Kigali Thriller to Keep BAL Playoff Hopes Alive

May 22, 2025

Al Ahli SC Clinches BAL Playoff Spot After 104-91 Thriller Against Thunder

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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.

Tournament News

July 8, 2024

FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament Team Review: Côte d'Ivoire

Review: Although anticipated to reach at least the 2024 FIBA Olympic Qualifiers Tournament semi-finals, Côte d'Ivoire's journey concluded prematurely during the group stage, following losses to Lithuania and Mexico. Despite their early exit, the tournament uncovered the individual brilliance of Nisre Zouzoua and Assemian Moulare.

Tournament News

July 8, 2024

FIBA U17 World Cup Tournament Team Review: Guinea & Egypt

Review: In the 2024 FIBA U17 World Cup held in Turkey, African representatives Egypt and Guinea concluded their campaigns with 12th and 14th place finishes, respectively. Despite showcasing significant talent and potential, both teams encountered stiff competition, ultimately hindering their progress to higher rankings.

Game Updates

July 8, 2024

Egypt Crushed by Germany: 88-65 Humiliation in Final FIBA U17 Classification Showdown

Game Report: In their final classification game at the 2024 FIBA U17 World Cup, Egypt was thoroughly outclassed and crushed by Germany, 88-65. Despite Ramim Magdy's commendable 15 points, Egypt conceded 34 points off turnovers and 34 defensive rebounds.

Game Updates

July 8, 2024

Heartbreak for Cameroon as Latvia Wash Away Their Olympic Dreams Following 59-72 Defeat

Game Report: In their all-important semi-final, Cameroon lost 72-59 to Latvia, extinguishing their Olympic aspirations. Williams Narace led Cameroon with an impressive 17 points, but the team struggled offensively, particularly from beyond the arc, where they managed a dismal 11.1% shooting.

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