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Natascha Onono: Changing the scope of African Basketball Behind the scenes

FIBA Africa is committed to making basketball as inclusive and diverse as possible in Africa and how better to do it than to have that mandate on the officiating side. We had an exclusive interview with renown referee and role model, Natascha Onono, for a one-on-one on her view of the game from behind the whistle.

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November 22, 2025

Énergie stun FBA with fierce second-half surge to claim crucial Women’s League Africa qualifying win

Énergie battled back from an eight-point halftime deficit to defeat FBA 63–56 in a gripping Women’s Basketball League Africa qualifier in Abidjan, fuelled by elite defence, clutch scoring and Nassarath Arouna’s standout performance as both teams fight for qualification.

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November 22, 2025

Late game surge sees First Bank shock Ivorian Powerhouse, CSA on WBLA Zone Qualifiers Day 1

CSA will always wonder how they blew up a 10-point lead, and more importantly, how they let the game slip from their hands with less than four minutes to go. The 30-12 First Bank blowout in the last quarter will forever haunt the Abidjan-based team.

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November 16, 2025

When the Sun Became a BLOWTORCH: Fireball’s EMBARRASSING Fall in Praia

A dramatic breakdown of Fireball’s historic 93-point loss to ASC Ville de Dakar in Praia, capturing the domination, record-setting performance, and rising ambitions of Dakar as they march toward the WBLA Finals in Cairo with unwavering confidence and precision.

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November 16, 2025

Kriol Star Stun Fireball in OT Thriller as Zidania Ribeiro Delivers Clutch Heroics

Kriol Star edged Fireball in an intense overtime battle, fuelled by Zidania Ribeiro’s late scoring surge and perfect free throws. Despite Fanta Sidibe’s standout play, Fireball’s fouls proved costly as the hosts secured a dramatic win to keep their qualification hopes alive.

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November 16, 2025

APR Punish REG in High-Stakes Clash, Dominating Fourth Quarter to Seal WBLA Qualifiers Final Victory

APR avenged their Rwanda Cup loss with a decisive WBLA qualifiers win over REG, dominating the fourth quarter through balanced scoring, relentless defence and clutch performances from Philoxy, Lucas and Diakité, reaffirming their rivalry edge ahead of next month’s showdown in Cairo.

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November 16, 2025

KPA Edge Les Hippos in Tense OT Battle to Clinch WBLA Ticket After Nairobi Thriller

KPA secured WBLA qualification with a dramatic bronze-match win over Les Hippos, surviving a late Burundian surge. Led by Aminata Ly’s dominant double-double and Kananu’s scoring, the hosts’ early burst and late composure proved decisive in Nairobi’s Zone Five showdown.

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November 15, 2025

Mashauri Dazzles as Foxes Divas Edge Past Zetech in WBLA Classification Game

25-year-old Merycyana Mashauri was the standout player in the classification 5-6 game against Kenya's Zetech University as her dominant performance on both ends of the court ensured a comfortable victory for the Tanzania-based club in the Women's Basketball League Africa Qualifiers.

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November 15, 2025

APR Overpower Stormers 70–50 as Diakité and Lucas Fuel Dominant Run to Stay Undefeated

APR were looking to maintain this perfect record in the hopes of winning the pool en route to Cairo for the WBLA while Magic Stormers were looking to register their first win. After a dominant performance, the Rwandan powerhouse cruised to victory and claimed a 70-50 win.

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KPA Crush Magic Stomers 94–41 as Aminata Ly Dominates to keep their WBLA Qualification Charge Perfect!

KPA stormed to a 94–41 WBLA victory behind Aminata Ly’s dominant double-double and strong scoring depth. Their fast breaks, interior dominance and punishing defence powered a perfect 2–0 start, while Magic Stomers struggled with turnovers throughout the one-sided Nairobi matchup.