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Ex-NBA, DR Congo Native, Emmanuel Mudiay Signs With Tripoli, Boosting Libyan Champions’ Ambitions for 2026 Season

Former NBA guard Emmanuel Mudiay joined Libyan champions Al Ahly Tripoli for 2026, arriving after a dominant BSN season in Puerto Rico, where his MVP-winning production reinforced Africa’s club landscape and revived DR Congo national team hopes globally.

Game Updates

November 10, 2024

Elite 16 Showdown: Four Teams, Two Clashes, One Ticket to The BAL 2025!

In the Road to BAL 2025 Elite 16 Semi-Finals, Stade Malien battles Kadji Sport Academy, and Al Ahli Tripoli faces ABC Fighters. With a Basketball Africa League spot at stake, expect intense matchups and tactical showdowns.

Game Updates

October 12, 2024

Home Heroes Al Ahly Tripoli Annihilate Stade Malien 85-66 in Road to BAL Opener!

Game Report: Al Ahly Tripoli dominated Mali champions Stade Malien 85-66 in the Road to BAL 2025 opener. Despite Stade Malien's resilience, Al Ahly's Micheal Eric starred with 23 points, leading his team to a convincing victory in front of a passionate home crowd.

Weekly Updates

October 8, 2024

FIBA Africa Zone 1 Weekly Review 08/10/2024

This week's FIBA Africa Zone 1 Review shines a bright light on referees and table officials. In Tunisia, as many as 40 table officials have been certified by FIBA, while referees have been called in to follow a training camp by the Morocco Basketball Federation.

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.

Off Court

September 29, 2024

Top 5 Point Guards Playing in Africa

As Basketball continues to grow on the continent, Africa has produced some exciting talents in recent years with a significant chunk being point guards. These players have gained continental recognition because of their incredible ball handling skills, game intelligence and vision on the court, easing their teams to victories. This writeup spotlights on Africa's top five point guards dazzling on the continent.

Weekly Updates

September 26, 2024

FIBA Africa Zone 1 Weekly Review: 25/09/2024

This week's FIBA Africa Zone 1 Review takes us to Morocco where the championship will resume on October 12, with excitement gaining grounds with a duel between Club African and US Monastir in the offing.

Game Updates

September 15, 2024

Senegal overcome Morocco in nail-biter to claim bronze at 2024 U18 AfroBasket

Senegal have secured a bronze medal at the 2024 U18 AfroBasket after a nail-biting 72-71 victory against Morocco. The Young Lions of Teranga had a good run for their money, fending off a furious late-game comeback led by Morocco’s Omar Karem. Despite Karem’s heroics, Senegal held on to the one-point win, securing their spot on the podium.

Game Updates

September 14, 2024

Valiant Cameroon fend off Morocco, qualify for FIBA U19 World Cup 2025

Cameroon won their semi-final against Morocco 67-47 and qualified for their maiden FIBA U18 AfroBasket final and to the 2025 FIBA U19 World Cup. Driven by three players who produced double-digit scores and two double doubles, the West African nation can consider their return to the U18 AfroBasket a success.

Game Updates

September 13, 2024

Morocco get the final roar against Angola

In the knockout stage, every game is important as it determines the fate of your tournament. In this encounter, Morocco were in search of their first ever podium finish whilst Angola were looking to repeat the success of 2016 and get their fifth title.

Game Updates

September 12, 2024

History made as Uganda beat Tunisia to sail to semis of U18 Women’s AfroBasket

Resty Nanangwe pulled out yet another masterclass to help Uganda reach their first-ever FIBA U18 Women’s AfroBasket Semi-Final. The talented guard scored a game-winning 27 points to help her colors win 69-53.

Game Updates

September 10, 2024

Morocco bounce back from a loss to defeat South Africa and go 2-1

Morocco in need of a win to keep their playoff hopes alive after losing to Rwanda knew they had to come hard to the party. South Africa was resolute to bring the energy as they were in search of their first win.

Game Updates

September 9, 2024

Egypt outclass Zimbabwe and qualify top of Group C

Egypt dominated all 4 quarters against Zimbabwe in Pretoria at the FIBA U18 Women’s AfroBasket. They got off to a good start and did not look back as they dismissed Zimbabwe by 95 points.