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Weekly Updates

January 30, 2025

FIBA Africa Zone 7 Weekly Review: 26/01/2025

Your Weekly Dose of FIBA Africa Zone 7 News: From Comoros’ school basketball push to Madagascar’s busy calendar, Mauritius’ CJSOI prep, Mayotte’s Vautour Club’s Coupe de France run, and Reunion’s Tamponnaise making history—catch all the key updates shaping the zone’s basketball scene!

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January 30, 2025

FIBA Africa Zone 5 Weekly Review: 24/01/2025

Your Weekly Dose of FIBA Africa Zone 5 News: Rwanda Basketball League tips off with nine teams, Uganda's Gazelles prepare for AfroBasket qualifiers, and Kenya's squad sparks controversy as MVP Betty Kananu is snubbed.

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January 29, 2025

FIBA Africa Zone 6 Weekly Review: 25/01/2025

Your weekly dose of FIBA Africa Zone 6 News: South African champions MBB Blue Soldiers receive wild card for BAL, Zambian Super League playoffs continue and South African minister threatens to get BSA leadership arrested after FIBA U18 AfroBasket last year.

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January 23, 2025

FIBA Africa Zone 4 Weekly Review: 23/01/2025

Your Weekly Dose of FIBA Africa Zone 4 News: Gabon takes a new direction with a bold new head coach hired for their Senior Men’s team, while Cameroon’s rebranded Elite Championship sees ex-champs FAP humiliated in a jaw-dropping upset.

Tournament News

January 23, 2025

APR & REG Capture Historic Rwanda Super Cup Titles Ahead of the 2025 Regular Seasons

APR and REG dominated the inaugural Rwanda Super Cups, securing wins in both men’s and women’s games. APR’s Malian center Aliou Diarra shined with 19 points, while REG kept APR at bay, beating them 76-64, setting the stage for an exciting 2025 season.

Top Performers

January 23, 2025

2024 FIBA Women’s Basketball League Africa: Top Performers

The 2024 FIBA Women's Basketball League Africa season featured thrilling performances that showcased extraordinary talent, leadership, and resilience. From clutch plays to standout achievements, discover the league’s top stars who defined a season of elite Women's basketball across Africa.

Game Updates

December 16, 2024

Ferroviaro Maputo Crowned Champions Of Africa After Sensational Final Performance Against Al Ahly

Game report: Both teams came into this encounter undefeated but only one would keep that status. Those honors were for Ferroviaro Maputo who took the lead early in the first quarter and did not take the foot off the peddle as they sailed to victory after an 81-72 win over Al Ahly.

Game Updates

December 16, 2024

Al Ahly punch ticket to finals after surviving ASC Ville de Dakar

Game report: With a final's spot in sight, the two teams met for the second time this tournament but with the stakes higher this time around. Al Ahly fought valiantly in the final quarter to erase an 11-point deficit and book their spot in the finals.

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December 15, 2024

Ferroviario de Maputo’s Epic Comeback as APR blows up 22-point lead.

Former African champions Ferroviario de Maputo advanced to the 2024 WBLA Final with an epic 86-71 comeback over APR. Trailing 51-33 at halftime, Ferroviario unleashed a second-half masterclass led by Destiny Pitts, Ingvild Mucauro, and Anabela Cossa, who scored 31 points, including eight treys.

Game Updates

December 14, 2024

Ville de Dakar and Ferroviaro Maputo book semifinal tickets in second WBLA edition

Game report: As the tournament in Dakar winds to an end, two more teams book their spots in the final 4. The home team, ASC Ville de Dakar and the Mozambican champions, Ferroviaro Maputo

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December 14, 2024

The curtains close for 4 teams in the WBLA as they played their last classification games

Game report: with the WBLA entering its business end, some teams have had to bid farewell early as they did not make the playoff berth. These teams battled it out in classification games. FAP Women and ASB Makomeno for 11 and 12, while MFM Queens and Sporting battled it out for 9 and 10.

Game Updates

December 14, 2024

Ferroviario de Maputo defeat Jeanne d'Arc to reach fourth consecutive semis

Ferroviario de Maputo secured a spot in the 2024 WBLA semifinals with a dominant 65-44 victory over Senegal's Jeanne D'Arc. Stefania Chiziane led with 20 points, while Ingvild Mucauro added a double-double. A strong opening quarter and a decisive second-half run ensured Ferroviario's fourth consecutive win. The two-time champions are now two victories away from a third African title.

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JHB Giants & Montana Vikings Crowned 2025 South Africa Basketball Champions after Dramatic Cape Town finals

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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

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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Weekly Updates

FIBA Africa Zone 7 Weekly Review: 26/01/2025

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FIBA Africa Zone 5 Weekly Review: 24/01/2025

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FIBA Africa Zone 6 Weekly Review: 25/01/2025

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FIBA Africa Zone 4 Weekly Review: 23/01/2025

Tournament News

APR & REG Capture Historic Rwanda Super Cup Titles Ahead of the 2025 Regular Seasons

Top Performers

2024 FIBA Women’s Basketball League Africa: Top Performers

Game Updates

Ferroviaro Maputo Crowned Champions Of Africa After Sensational Final Performance Against Al Ahly

Game Updates

Al Ahly punch ticket to finals after surviving ASC Ville de Dakar

Game Updates

Ferroviario de Maputo’s Epic Comeback as APR blows up 22-point lead.

Game Updates

Ville de Dakar and Ferroviaro Maputo book semifinal tickets in second WBLA edition

Game Updates

The curtains close for 4 teams in the WBLA as they played their last classification games

Game Updates

Ferroviario de Maputo defeat Jeanne d'Arc to reach fourth consecutive semis