Jonathan Oriant

Weekly Updates

October 15, 2024

FIBA Africa Zone 7 Updates 15-10-2024

This week's FIBA Africa Zone 7 updates takes us to Comoros, Madagascar and Mauritius. Ouani-based outfit Ushindzi said no to the Road to BAL 2025, while Madagascar is gearing up for the 2024 Inter-Call Contest, a basketball tournament for call-center operatives. In Mauritius, the managing committee has designated Stéphanie Soubanse-Hon Pin as its new chairperson.

Game Updates

October 12, 2024

ABC Fighters Crush Spintex Knights to Keep Unbeaten Streak Alive!

ABC Fighters secured a commanding 99-81 victory over Ghana's Spintex Knights in their second Road to BAL 2025 game in Tripoli, Libya. Determined to validate their opening win, the Fighters dominated in a crucial, high-stakes encounter.

Game Updates

October 12, 2024

ABC Fighters Overpower Mighty Barrolle 88-69 in Road to BAL 2025 Opener!

ABC Fighters began their Road to BAL 2025 campaign with a dominant 88-69 victory over Mighty Barrolle. Key performances from Jabari Narcis, Karim Mané, and Nisre Zouzoua secured the win, moving ABC closer to the Elite 16 stage and 2025 BAL qualification.

Weekly Updates

October 8, 2024

FIBA Africa Zone 7 Weekly Review 08/10/2024

This week's FIBA Africa Zone 7 Review takes us to three islands in the Indian Ocean. First, Madagascar has seen GNBC clinch a rare men's-women's double. Next, the Mauritius Basketball Federation has a new managing committee, while Reunion Island sees Club Omnisports de la Montagne and Tamponnaise BB top the rankings in Pools A and B.

Weekly Updates

September 30, 2024

FIBA Africa Zone 7 Weekly Review: 30/09/2024

This week's FIBA Africa Zone 7 Updates send us to Madagascar, where the N1A championship is underway and GNBC and MB2All are sending out clear messages about their intentions for the coming championships. In Mauritius, 17 persons from seven regional committees have expressed their desire to be part of the next managing committee, while Comoros are yet to decide who will be their flag-bearer at this year's Road to BAL.

Off Court

September 29, 2024

What we learned from the 2024 U18 AfroBasket in South Africa

The recently concluded 2024 U18 AfroBasket in South Africa was a successful tournament that showcased the talent and potential of young African basketball players. Mali's dominance, Egypt's unexpected absence from the Semi-Finals, the emergence of newcomers, and the performances of returning teams all contributed to a memorable event.