Nigeria responded with a crucial 100-84 victory over Cape Verde Islands as the second round of the FIBA World Cup 2027 African Qualifiers wrapped up in Rades, Tunisia.
Team Profile: Gabon’s Men’s National Team, led by Coach Wilfried Dongo, heads to Dakar for the 2025 AfroBasket Qualifiers. Facing Cameroon, Rwanda, and Senegal in Group B, they feature rising star Boukosso Herman from Moanda Basket’s Elite 16 campaign.
Former NBA player and defensive standout Amida Brimah joins Spanish powerhouse Valencia after excelling with BAXI Manresa. The Ghanaian-born big man, renowned for his shot-blocking, ranks second in the ACB and adds a commanding presence to Valencia’s roster and frontline.
Nigerian Olympic superstars Amy Okonkwo and Promise Amukamara partner with La Roche-Posay, part of cosmetics giant L’Oréal, following their historic 2024 Paris Olympics success. The brand, renowned for sensitive skin solutions, is trusted in over 50 countries.
Chimezie Metu has suffered a grade 2 MCL sprain in his left knee during Barça's 102-99 win over Valencia. The power forward will follow a conservative treatment plan and is expected to miss the remaining games of the 2024 calendar year.
Game Report: Abidjan Basket Club Fighters cruised to a 92-53 victory over Kadji Sports Academy in the Road to BAL third-place game. Led by Nisre Zouzoua, Jalen Jowan, and Jabari Akins, ABC’s cohesion and offense proved too much for KSA.
Stade Malien punched their names into one of the two available BAL 2025 tickets for the West Division with an impressive win (80-89) over Kadji Sports Academy in the semi-finals. Mahamane Coulibaly came up with a game-high 19 points to help the Bamako-based outfit to victory.
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 Report: Mighty Barolle fought hard but couldn’t hold off KSA’s second-half comeback, falling 79-73. KSA, now unbeaten, eyes a semi-final spot, needing a win against Al Ahli (Tripoli) for a favourable semi-final match and BAL qualification.
Game Report: Kadji Sports Academy secured their first Elite 16 win over Spintex Knights, 84-71. Simon Bileg led with 16 points, while KSA’s second-half surge and offensive strength overcame a strong defensive effort from Spintex.
AfricaBasket's Editor-In-Chief details Yves Missi’s bounce-back game in his first NBA start, where he grabbed 10 rebounds to help the Pelicans top the Pacers. Missi’s showing offered glimpses of his potential as he builds momentum while adjusting to NBA demands.
Barcelona’s Euroleague unbeaten streak ended with a 95-74 loss to Olympiacos. Chimezie Metu led his team with seven rebounds, shot 66.7% from three, and scored 12 points. However, Barcelona’s 23.5% three-point shooting and rebounding struggles highlighted areas needing improvement ahead of their Spanish derby.
Game Report: Mighty Barrolle secured a crucial 73-69 win against Ghana’s Spintex Knights, stopping a two-game losing streak and keeping their Basketball Africa League 2025 hopes alive. Omar Samba's 20-point double-double and dominant rebounding propelled Barrolle to the much-needed victory.
