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Game Updates

December 8, 2024

ASC Ville de Dakar Triumphs on Home-Court in WBLA Opener

ASC Ville de Dakar thrilled a packed Marius Ndiaye Arena with a 57-54 comeback victory over Cameroon's FAP in the 2024 WBLA opener. Despite trailing at halftime, Coach Moustapha Gaye’s team rallied behind Elisabeth Dabou and Foune Sissoko, who each scored 13 points. Key turnovers and a dominant 16-3 final run sealed the win, keeping ASC’s Group A hopes alive.

Tournament News

December 8, 2024

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL LEAGUE AFRICA : Sporting Alexandria seeking a three-peat, eyes set on hosts ASCVD

Sporting Alexandria are out for a third straight final victory as hosts brace themselves for whatever awaits them in the 2024 WBLA.

Top Performers

December 8, 2024

MEET THE ELITE 16 DIVISION EAST TOP PERFORMERS

The Road to BAL 2025's East Division Elite 16 provided a showcase of talent, resilience, and unforgettable performances. Players and teams delivered standout moments that underscored their worth on the continental stage. Here’s a look at the key figures and stories that shaped this thrilling phase and left lasting impressions.

Game Updates

December 3, 2024

Nairobi City Thunder Secure Historic BAL Ticket, Denying City Oilers in Thriller.

Game Report: In a packed Kasarani Arena, Nairobi City Thunder made history with a dramatic 72-62 win over City Oilers, clinching a BAL debut. Uche Iroegbu’s all-around brilliance and Garang Diing’s clutch shooting sealed Kenya’s monumental basketball triumph.

Game Updates

December 3, 2024

Patrick McGlynn’s 35 Points Send Kriol Stars to BAL, Crushing Urunani’s Dreams.

Game Report: Kriol Stars outlasted Urunani 90-82 in a semifinal thriller to secure their coveted Basketball Africa League spot. Patrick McGlynn's 35-point masterclass and clutch threes propelled Cape Verde's finest past Boissy's 33-point effort, marking an unforgettable night of African basketball.

Game Updates

December 1, 2024

Kriol Stars Crush MBB’s Comeback Dreams with Clutch Bank Shot to Seal Semi-Final Spot!

Game Report: Kriol Stars outlast MBB in a 63-58 thriller to secure their Road to BAL semi-final berth. Patrick McGlynn’s clutch shots and 20-point performance overshadow MBB’s spirited second-half rally in this intense showdown.

Game Updates

December 1, 2024

Fox BC Ends Matero Magic’s Elite 16 Nightmares with Overtime Buzzer-Beater, 83-81

Game Report: Fox Basketball’s clutch three-pointer sealed a thrilling 83-81 OT win over Matero Magic, ending their Elite 16 campaign on a high. Matero’s 0-3 finish highlights costly free-throw misses and late-game woes.

Game Updates

November 29, 2024

Broken-Hearted: MBB's 90-61 Beatdown Exposes Malawi’s Struggles on the Big Stage!

Game Report: South Africa’s MBB dismantled Malawi-based club Bravehearts 90-61 in the Road to BAL. Dyvonne Pfachi’s 32-point masterclass highlighted MBB’s dominance, while Bravehearts’ shooting woes and second-half collapse raised questions about their readiness for elite competition.

Game Updates

November 29, 2024

Urunani Damage Fox Basketball’s BAL Dreams, Doumbya Dominates with 23 PTS, 17 REB Masterclass!

Game Report: Urunani edged South Sudan's Fox Basketball 70-61 in a thrilling #RoadToBAL clash. Doumbya’s 23-point, 17-rebound dominance and clutch plays powered Urunani to 6-0, inching them closer to semifinal redemption. Fox faces elimination pressure.

Game Updates

November 28, 2024

Embarrassment in the East: Urunani Destroys Matero Magic 84-34 – Are The Magic Even BAL-Worthy?

Game Report: Urunani BC dominated Matero Magic in the Road to BAL Division East, securing an 84-34 win. Despite a slow start, Urunani controlled the game, leading 36-11 at halftime. Matero Magic's scoring struggles continued, while Jean Jacques Boissy shined for Urunani with 24 points.

Game Updates

November 28, 2024

Kriol Star’s Wild Card Rampage: Cape Verden Club Crushes Bravehearts 89-58

Game Report: Kriol Star shined in their Elite 16 debut, crushing Bravehearts Basketball 89-58. Led by Kenneti Mendes’ double-double, the Cape Verdean squad displayed dominance, depth, and teamwork in a commanding performance that NBA fans won’t want to miss.

Tournament News

November 28, 2024

FIBA Afrobasket 2025 Qualifiers Tournament Window 2: Review

Review: The recently concluded Window 2 of the FIBA AfroBasket 2025 Qualifiers in Dakar showcased some of Africa's talented pro hoopers. From South Sudan’s first defeat in two years to Senegal’s revenge on Cameroon and DR Congo's surprising 3-0 run, here are the key takeaways from Senegal's capital.

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BReaking News

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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Game Updates

ASC Ville de Dakar Triumphs on Home-Court in WBLA Opener

Tournament News

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL LEAGUE AFRICA : Sporting Alexandria seeking a three-peat, eyes set on hosts ASCVD

Top Performers

MEET THE ELITE 16 DIVISION EAST TOP PERFORMERS

Game Updates

Nairobi City Thunder Secure Historic BAL Ticket, Denying City Oilers in Thriller.

Game Updates

Patrick McGlynn’s 35 Points Send Kriol Stars to BAL, Crushing Urunani’s Dreams.

Game Updates

Kriol Stars Crush MBB’s Comeback Dreams with Clutch Bank Shot to Seal Semi-Final Spot!

Game Updates

Fox BC Ends Matero Magic’s Elite 16 Nightmares with Overtime Buzzer-Beater, 83-81

Game Updates

Broken-Hearted: MBB's 90-61 Beatdown Exposes Malawi’s Struggles on the Big Stage!

Game Updates

Urunani Damage Fox Basketball’s BAL Dreams, Doumbya Dominates with 23 PTS, 17 REB Masterclass!

Game Updates

Embarrassment in the East: Urunani Destroys Matero Magic 84-34 – Are The Magic Even BAL-Worthy?

Game Updates

Kriol Star’s Wild Card Rampage: Cape Verden Club Crushes Bravehearts 89-58

Tournament News

FIBA Afrobasket 2025 Qualifiers Tournament Window 2: Review