Emmanuel Shine

Game Updates

November 26, 2024

Congo Ends South Sudan’s AfroBasket Streak in Overtime Thriller, Shocking the Olympic Heroes

Game Report: Congo stunned undefeated South Sudan in a gripping 76-69 overtime victory during the AfroBasket Qualifiers. With Jordan Sakho and Rolly Fula leading the charge, the Leopards left Dakar undefeated, shaking up Group A ahead of the final qualification window.

Game Updates

November 26, 2024

Congo’s Leopards Hold off Morocco in Fiery Showdown to Keep Qualifying Dreams Alive!

Game Report: DR Congo delivered a high-octane 74-65 victory over Morocco in the FIBA AfroBasket Qualifiers. Christian Lutete’s 27-point heroics and relentless defence overwhelmed the Atlas Lions, leaving the Leopards roaring into their final clash against undefeated South Sudan.

Game Updates

November 23, 2024

Congo Claws Past Mali: Leopards Roar in Epic 72-64 AfroBasket Qualifiers Thriller!

Game Report: The Leopards of the Democratic Republic of the Congo opened their account in Dakar with a nail-biting win against Mali in the hopes of securing a ticket to Angola next August for the Men’s AfroBasket.

Team Profiles

November 22, 2024

South Sudan: 2025 FIBA AfroBasket Qualifiers Team Preview

Team Profile: Olympic Heroes with a Point to Prove - Despite being without NCAA star Khaman Maluach and Euroleague talents Wenyen Gabriel and Marial Shayok, South Sudan, Africa’s youngest nation, aims to silence doubters in Group A of the 2025 AfroBasket Qualifiers, led by BAL MVPs Omot and Acuil.

Team Profiles

November 22, 2024

DR Congo: 2025 FIBA AfroBasket Qualifiers Team Preview

Team Profile: The DRC Leopards arrive in Dakar for AfroBasket qualifiers, aiming to secure their tickets to FIBA Afrobasket 2025. Led by veterans Rolly Fula and Malela Mutuale, alongside rising stars like Franck Nyembo, Coach Michel Perrin's squad balances present stars with their future ambitions.

Off Court

November 18, 2024

Will the BAL's Future Plans Shut Out Underdogs to Build an NBA-Style African Superteam Closed-League System?

With the BAL's fifth season looming, structural changes signal a shift towards an NBA-style franchise model. As automatic qualifications expand and new host nations emerge, what do these updates mean for African basketball’s future and its growing legacy?