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Nairobi City Thunder Outlasts MBB in Gritty Nile Conference Battle to Keep Playoff Hopes Alive

Nairobi City Thunder edged MBB 85-76 in a tense Nile Conference clash. Led by Albert Odero’s 23 points, Thunder’s balanced scoring and fourth-quarter dominance kept playoff hopes alive heading into a decisive final day in Kigali.

Breaking News

November 18, 2024

Chimezie Metu’s Injury Nightmare: Nigeria Star Out for 6-8 Weeks After Left Knee Sprain!

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 Updates

November 11, 2024

ABC Fighters Dominate Kadji Sports Academy in Road to BAL Third-Place Game Blowout!

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.

Game Updates

November 10, 2024

Stade Malien Clinch BAL 2025 Spot with Dominant Win Over Kadji Sports Academy!

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.

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.

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November 9, 2024

Mighty Barolle Collapse as KSA Stays Unbeaten—Cameroonians Eye Semi-Final Glory After Epic Comeback!

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 Updates

November 8, 2024

Kadji Sports Academy Crush Spintex Knights’ Hopes with Ruthless Second-Half Surge in Elite 16 Showdown!

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.

Breaking News

November 2, 2024

Yves Missi Collects 10 Rebounds to Help the New Orleans Pelicans Beat the Indiana pacers, 125-118

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.

Breaking News

October 31, 2024

Chimezie Metu & Barcelona Humiliated, 95-74! Olympiacos Hands Barça First Euroleague Loss of the Season

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.

Breaking News

October 12, 2024

Knights Collapse as Desperate Barrolle Cling to BAL Hopes

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.

Game Updates

October 12, 2024

Coton's Comeback: Mighty Barrolle Choke in Dramatic Clash

Game Report: Elan Coton staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Mighty Barrolle 74-69 in the Road to BAL 2025 Tournament. After trailing by 13 points, Coton surged ahead in the third quarter, ultimately securing their first tournament win and showcasing resilience.

Game Updates

October 12, 2024

Spintex Knights Upset Elan Coton 82-69 in Road to BAL 2025 Opener!

Game Report: In a stunning upset, Spintex Knights defeated top-tier veterans Elan Coton 82-69 in the West Division—Group B opener of the Road to BAL 2025 Tournament. James Amotoe led the Knights with 21 points and helped showcase the Ghana League champions' tactical acumen despite both teams' poor shooting.

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.