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CRBT Clinch Road to BAL Elite 16 Bronze Medal BAL Berth Eludes Their Grasp

Mali-based CRBT team easily dispatched the 2025 Accra Basketball League Champion, the Spintex Knights, in the Elite 16's third-place game. However, despite the victory, they were left just short of reaching the 2026 Basketball Africa League, as the spot went to their Ivorian and Libyan counterparts.

Weekly Updates

March 26, 2025

FIBA Africa Zone 2 Weekly Review: 26/03/2025

In this FIBA Africa Zone 2 Weekly Review, we're travelling to Cape Verde, where a Senegalese coach is aiming for a clean sweep in the championship, before landing in Mali where the Tournoi de l'Amitié tipped off, and we land in Senegal where BAL and Wave signed a partenership deal. Read more below.

Game Updates

February 23, 2025

Mali enthralls with a shock win over South Sudan.

Mali stunned South Sudan 75-72, securing just their second win in five meetings. Siriman Kanouté’s 15-point, 10-assist double-double fueled a comeback after halftime. The win sealed Mali’s AfroBasket spot, while South Sudan finished second in Group A.

Game Updates

February 23, 2025

Libya clinches hard-fought win over Cape Verde.

Libya edged Cape Verde 82-80 in a tense game, led by Nassim Ismail Badrush (20 PTS, 6 AST). Despite Shane Da Rosa’s 18 points, Libya’s rebounding and clutch plays, plus Anderson Correia’s missed free throw, secured qualification.

Tournament News

February 22, 2025

Congo DR Stuns Mali with Late Surge to Secure AfroBasket 2025 Spot!

Congo DR stormed back from a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit to defeat Mali 65-59, maintaining their perfect 4-0 record in Group A. Rolly Fula’s clutch shooting and Jordan Sakho’s double-double powered the Congolese to AfroBasket 2025 qualification.

Game Updates

February 22, 2025

Uganda Stuns Cape Verde in Gritty 63-60 Win, Keeping AfroBasket Dream Alive!

Uganda claimed a crucial 63-60 victory over Cape Verde in the 2025 FIBA Men’s AfroBasket Qualifiers, handing the island nation their first loss of the campaign. With this win, Uganda strengthened their bid for qualification, while Cape Verde faces tough questions.

Game Updates

February 22, 2025

Senegal Dominate: Huge Win Over Rwanda, But Free Throws Need Fixing ASAP!

Senegal dominated Rwanda 96-75 in the AfroBasket Qualifiers, showcasing elite shooting and rebounding. Despite a sluggish third quarter and poor free-throw shooting, their strong performance cements them as contenders. A crucial showdown against Cameroon awaits on Sunday.

Game Updates

February 22, 2025

Guinea Edges Angola in Nail-Biting 66-65 Victory in 2025 AfroBasket Qualifiers

Guinea edged Angola 66-65 in a thrilling AfroBasket Qualifiers clash in Libya. Despite Angola’s defensive pressure and dominance in the paint, Guinea’s rebounding, transition play, and Ousmane Drame’s standout performance secured a crucial victory in the tightly contested battle.

Team Profiles

February 17, 2025

Senegal: FIBA Men's AfroBasket 2025 Qualifiers Team Preview

Senegal’s Lions aim to maintain their perfect record in the final AfroBasket 2025 Qualifiers window. With head coach DeSagana Diop absent, assistant Pabi Gueye leads a familiar 12-man squad as they seek redemption against Cameroon.

Tournament News

February 4, 2025

FIBA U19 Women's World Cup 2025: Nigeria & Mali Draw Tough Groups for FIBA U19 Women’s World Cup!

Nigeria and Mali are set for battle at the 2025 FIBA U19 Women’s World Cup. Drawn into tough groups, both teams aim to showcase Africa’s rising talent. Can they overcome the odds and make history on the global stage?

Tournament News

February 4, 2025

FIBA U19 Men's World Cup 2025: Cameroon Drawn in "Group of Death" — Can They Handle the Heat?

The finalists from the FIBA U18 AfroBasket in 2024 will be representing Africa at FIBA Men’s U19 World Cup in Lousanne, Switzerland, this July. Mali and Cameroon will be carrying the hopes of not only their nations but the continent in Switzerland.

Game Updates

December 16, 2024

Al Ahly punch ticket to finals after surviving ASC Ville de Dakar

Game report: With a final's spot in sight, the two teams met for the second time this tournament but with the stakes higher this time around. Al Ahly fought valiantly in the final quarter to erase an 11-point deficit and book their spot in the finals.

Game Updates

December 14, 2024

Ville de Dakar and Ferroviaro Maputo book semifinal tickets in second WBLA edition

Game report: As the tournament in Dakar winds to an end, two more teams book their spots in the final 4. The home team, ASC Ville de Dakar and the Mozambican champions, Ferroviaro Maputo