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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.

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.

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Alahli SC Make African basketball History, beat Flamengo for 2025 FIBA Intercontinental Cup Bronze

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Unicaja Outlast 2025 BAL Champions Alahli in Intercontinental Cup Opener

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Angola win 2025 AfroBasket Title with Home Court Triumph

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Boissy’s Heroics Lead Senegal to Bronze at AfroBasket 2025

Top Headlines

U16 AfroBasket Women: Egypt Crowned Champions After Beating Côte d’Ivoire 66-54 in Final

U16 AfroBasket Men: Côte d’Ivoire Win First-Ever FIBA U16 AfroBasket Title

U16 AfroBasket Women: Cameroon Stuns Mali 55-53 to Secure Bronze Medal

U16 AfroBasket Men: Mali Clinch Bronze Medal with Thrilling 58-51 Victory

U16 AfroBasket Men: Cameroon Edge Mali 61-56 to Reach First-Ever Final

U16 AfroBasket Women: Egypt Overpower Cameroon 72-50 to Reach 2025 Finals

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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

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