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ASC Ville de Dakar edge out Al Ahly 93-90 in a nail-biting finish

In a new BAL format of a two-game series, ASC Ville de Dakar held back a resilient Al Ahly side to win 93-90 in a thriller that set the bar for this BAL playoff. ASC Ville de Dakar qualified in their final game where they narrowly escaped Nigeria's Maktown Flyers but did not hold back against the 2020 BAL champions in this encounter.

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.

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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

Game Updates

December 14, 2024

The curtains close for 4 teams in the WBLA as they played their last classification games

Game report: with the WBLA entering its business end, some teams have had to bid farewell early as they did not make the playoff berth. These teams battled it out in classification games. FAP Women and ASB Makomeno for 11 and 12, while MFM Queens and Sporting battled it out for 9 and 10.

Game Updates

December 14, 2024

Ferroviario de Maputo defeat Jeanne d'Arc to reach fourth consecutive semis

Ferroviario de Maputo secured a spot in the 2024 WBLA semifinals with a dominant 65-44 victory over Senegal's Jeanne D'Arc. Stefania Chiziane led with 20 points, while Ingvild Mucauro added a double-double. A strong opening quarter and a decisive second-half run ensured Ferroviario's fourth consecutive win. The two-time champions are now two victories away from a third African title.