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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.

Weekly Updates

March 19, 2025

FIBA Africa Zone 7 Weekly Review: 16/03/2025

Your weekly dose of FIBA Africa Zone 7 News: The Comoran Basketball Federation (CBBF) is advancing youth development with initiatives like the first U16 championship, mobile 3x3 courts, and programs focused on training, gender equality, and nurturing future stars.

Off Court

March 14, 2025

Funding African Basketball Federations: Challenges and the Impact on Continental and Global Competitiveness

African basketball federations depend on government funding, causing financial instability and mismanagement. This article highlights funding challenges, Nigeria and Kenya’s struggles, South Sudan’s success, and investment opportunities shaping the sport’s future across the continent.

Off Court

March 10, 2025

The Game Beyond the Court: How to Become a Basketball Agent

Welcome to the first instalment of our 'The Game Beyond the Court: How to Become a Basketball Agent' series, exploring basketball representation in Africa. This article covers FIBA certification, contract negotiations, and the increasing need for proper player representation across the continent.

Tournament News

February 25, 2025

Libya Holds Off Uganda 69-66 in Thrilling Finale, Finishes AfroBasket Qualifiers on a High

Backed by a passionate home crowd, Libya edged Uganda 69-66 in their final AfroBasket Qualifiers game. Naseim Ismail Salem Badrush led with 17 points, while Uganda’s late comeback fell short despite Deng John Geu’s 25-point effort.

Tournament News

February 25, 2025

Mali Ends AfroBasket Qualifiers Strong, Outclasses Morocco 80-66 to Finish with a Balanced Record

Mali closed their AfroBasket Qualifiers campaign with an 80-66 win over Morocco, finishing 3-3. Siriman Kanoute (23 points) and Aliou Diarra (20 points, 10 rebounds) led the charge, while Morocco struggled to keep pace, ending winless in Group A.

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BReaking News

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

BReaking News

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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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

Weekly Updates

FIBA Africa Zone 7 Weekly Review: 16/03/2025

Off Court

Funding African Basketball Federations: Challenges and the Impact on Continental and Global Competitiveness

Off Court

The Game Beyond the Court: How to Become a Basketball Agent

Tournament News

Libya Holds Off Uganda 69-66 in Thrilling Finale, Finishes AfroBasket Qualifiers on a High

Tournament News

Mali Ends AfroBasket Qualifiers Strong, Outclasses Morocco 80-66 to Finish with a Balanced Record