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Monastir Bounce back to Stun Reigning Champs Petro de Luanda at BAL 2025

US Monastir bounced back in emphatic style, shocking Petro de Luanda 87-73 to blow the Sahara Conference wide open. Babacar Sané starred with 24 points, inspiring a powerful Monastir response after their opening loss to ASC Ville de Dakar.

Game Updates

September 4, 2024

U18 AfroBasket: Kayijuka drops 25 points as Rwanda beats South Africa

Dylan Kayijuka scored 25 points to lead Rwanda to an 81-64 win over South Africa in the U18 AfroBasket, with Rwanda dominating early and holding off a late South African rally. The victory marks Rwanda's first in the tournament, with their next match against Morocco.

Game Updates

September 4, 2024

Morocco maintains supremacy over Zambia at U18 AfroBasket.

Morocco's U18 men's basketball team continued their winning streak against Zambia with an 84-67 victory, despite a strong comeback attempt from Zambia. Morocco led throughout, with standout performances from Rayane Solhi and Omar Karem securing the win

Game Updates

September 4, 2024

Realistic Morocco triumph over debutant Zambia in thrilling U18 Women's AfroBasket game

Morocco were off to a perfect start as they cruised to a 75-56 over debutant Zambia in an action-packed game. Though faced at times by a very combative Zambia, the North Africans made their intentions clear as they paved their way to victory.

Game Updates

September 3, 2024

Rwanda crush U-18 Women’s AfroBasket host South Africa in group opener

Rwanda crushed South Africa 102-37 in their FIBA U18 Women’s AfroBasket opener, with Brigitte Nibishaka leading with 25 points. Rwanda’s dominant performance sets them up for a challenging game against Tunisia next.

Team Profiles

September 2, 2024

FIBA U18 Women's AfroBasket Team Preview: Tunisia

Tunisia will appear at the FIBA Women's U18 AfroBasket for the seventh time, and are returning to the continental showdown for the first time since 2016. As a former winner, they know that expectations are high.

Team Profiles

September 1, 2024

FIBA U18 Men's AfroBasket Team Preview: Morocco

Morocco's U18 basketball team, bolstered by strong grassroots development, has emerged as a rising force in African basketball. After overcoming tough North African qualifiers and being driven by standout player Omar Karem, they aim to make a deep run in the 2024 AfroBasket.

Team Profiles

September 1, 2024

FIBA U18 Women's AfroBasket Team Preview: Morocco

Morocco's history in women's basketball, a story of resiliance and growth as they qualified for the U18 Women's Afrobasket. Despite being the underdogs, they want to write another story about women basketball in Morocco.

Team Profiles

September 1, 2024

FIBA U18 Women's AfroBasket Team Preview: Cameroon

Cameroon's U18 Women's Basketball National Team is poised to make a strong statement at the FIBA U18 Women's AfroBasket. Brimming with confidence, they aim to kickstart a new era, competing in Group A against Rwanda, Tunisia, and hosts South Africa.

Tournament News

August 30, 2024

FIBA UNVEILS ROAD TO GLORY AT U18 AFROBASKET

With 12 teams rivaling for continental supremacy in the men's and women's categories, the competition path for the FIBA U18 AfroBasket that tips-off on September 2, has been unveiled.

Weekly Updates

August 1, 2024

FIBA Africa Zone 1 Weekly Review: 29/07/2024

Your Weekly Dose of FIBA Africa Zone 1 News takes you to Tunisia where teams are gearing up for the start of the 2024-25 domestic championship.

Player Updates

July 30, 2024

Triple AfroBasket champion Slimane Radhouane scoops 2024 NBA Summer League with Miami Heats

There are so many inspiring success stories in African basketball! And then there’s Slimane Radhouane, former Tunisian international and winner of three AfroBasket trophies. With an impressive list of accolades, the former Tunisian national team power forward has added the NBA Summer League 2024 trophy to that list.

Weekly Updates

July 25, 2024

FIBA Africa Zone 1 Weekly Review: 23/07/2024

Your Weekly Dose of FIBA Africa Zone 1 News takes you to Tunisia and Morocco where league champions have been crowned and to Algeria where GS Cosider are celebrating a double.