Emmanuel Shine

Weekly Updates

June 1, 2025

FIBA Africa Zone 6 Weekly Review: 01/06/2025

Your weekly dose of FIBA Africa Zone 6 News: SunBet Arena hosts the 2025 BAL Playoffs. Petro de Luanda dominate locally and continentally, while South Africa’s BNL tips off with high drama and standout performances.

Breaking News

May 26, 2025

Anthony Degnan Stuns with 360 Eastbay to Win FIBA 3x3 Dunk Contest in Jaw-Dropping Fashion

Ivorian dunk sensation Anthony Degnan electrified fans with gravity-defying dunks to win his first-ever FIBA 3x3 Dunk Contest. With a 44-inch vertical, the 25-year-old French-based athlete dazzled with flawless creativity, power, and crowd-pleasing flair.

Game Updates

May 25, 2025

Mooring Leads MBB Past APR in Kigali Thriller to Keep BAL Playoff Hopes Alive

MBB avenged their earlier loss to APR with a hard-fought 94-88 win in Kigali, behind Jovan Mooring’s 29-point masterclass. With Diarra and Miller Jr sidelined, APR fell short as MBB edged closer to BAL Playoff qualification.

Game Updates

May 21, 2025

Boissy, Badrush Ignite Al Ahli’s Stunning BAL Win Over APR to Stay Unbeaten in Nile Conference

Boissy’s 27 points and Badrush’s all-round brilliance powered Al Ahli to a dominant 90-68 win over APR, extending their BAL unbeaten run. With Diarra sidelined, APR faltered as Al Ahli took one step closer to Pretoria qualification.

Woman of the Month

May 20, 2025

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.

Game Updates

May 20, 2025

Boissy Torches MBB as Al Ahli Hold Off Late Comeback in BAL Playoff Push Thriller

MBB battled fiercely but fell 87–77 to Al Ahli in a thrilling BAL encounter. Despite standout efforts from Lenard Jr and Mooring, Boissy’s 28-point masterclass pushed Al Ahli one step closer to the Basketball Africa League playoffs in Pretoria