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Dar City Earns Wild Card Slot for 2026 Basketball Africa League After Dramatic Qualification Run

Dar City has secured a coveted wild-card slot for the 2026 Basketball Africa League, edging West Division third-place team CRBT, led by Zouzoua, Diabate, and a core of impactful international and national team players.

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November 24, 2025

Dar City Earns Wild Card Slot for 2026 Basketball Africa League After Dramatic Qualification Run

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November 23, 2025

Nairobi City Thunder see off the Giants to claim East Division Road to BAL Title

Nairobi City Thunder delivered a composed, wire-to-wire performance to defeat the Johannesburg Giants in the East Division Elite 16 Final at Kasarani, sealing their unbeaten run and qualifying for the 2026 Basketball Africa League alongside their South Africa-based finals opponent.

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November 23, 2025

Dar City Bounces Back to Defeat Ferroviario da Beira 92-77 in Road to BAL 3rd-Place Game

Dar City recovered from a heartbreaking 69-71 semi-final loss to Johannesburg Giants, dominating Ferroviario da Beira 92-77. Led by Putney, Zouzoua, and Thabeet, the Tanzanian side showcased resilience, execution, and composure in the Road to BAL Elite 16 third-place clash.

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November 23, 2025

Nino Dim’s clutch block lifts the Giants past Dar City to clinch dramatic BAL 2026 berth

Nino Dim’s heroic late block and 21-point performance powered the Johannesburg Giants to a thrilling win over Dar City, securing a historic BAL 2026 qualification after a tense, back-and-forth battle defined by momentum swings, clutch plays and unforgettable drama in Nairobi.

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November 21, 2025

Home Support Remains Key as They Helped Odero and Thunder Power Past Giants In Vital Win

Nairobi City Thunder ensured a smooth sail into the semi finals as Albert Odero helped the team past a formidable Johannesburg Giants side in a nervy win that eventually saw both teams make progress in Kenya.

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November 21, 2025

Ferroviario da Beira edge out Matero Magic to remain undefeated in Road to BAL's East Elite 16

Ferroviario da Beira strengthened their campaign in the East Division Elite 16 by edging Magical Matero in a tense contest, relying on collective discipline, balanced production and timely execution to stay unbeaten and reinforce their position in the tournament.

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November 21, 2025

Dar City Move to 2–0 in Elite 16: Can Coach Gueye Turn This Spark Into a BAL Wildfire?

Dar City’s unbeaten rise to 2–0 in the Elite 16 fuels hopes of a historic BAL debut, as Coach Mamadou Gueye’s leadership sparks belief that he may guide a second club to Africa’s biggest stage.

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November 21, 2025

Giants Get Their Campaign Off To a Good Start In Kenya With A Strong Win Over the Blazers

Nkosinathi Sibanyoni was the standout hooper for the Johannesburg Giants as the South African side inflicted a second successive defeat on the Namuwongo Blazers in a 92-71 win at the Road to BAL 2026 qualifiers in Kenya.

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November 19, 2025

Nairobi City Thunder Target BAL Return After Dominant Season Opener in Front of Home Crowd

Powerhouse Nairobi City Thunder made light work of the Namuwongo Blazers following in their opening day win. The Kenya-based club have now set their sights on a return to the Basketball Africa League after making its debut in 2025.

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November 18, 2025

Dar City outlast Matero Magic in gritty Road to BAL battle powered by Yak Deng’s dominance

Dar City edged Matero Magic 85–78 with composure, defence and star performances from Yak Deng, Putney, Zouzoua and Diabaté. A decisive second-quarter surge and 10 blocks proved pivotal as Dar City kept their Road to BAL campaign alive.

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November 16, 2025

APR Punish REG in High-Stakes Clash, Dominating Fourth Quarter to Seal WBLA Qualifiers Final Victory

APR avenged their Rwanda Cup loss with a decisive WBLA qualifiers win over REG, dominating the fourth quarter through balanced scoring, relentless defence and clutch performances from Philoxy, Lucas and Diakité, reaffirming their rivalry edge ahead of next month’s showdown in Cairo.

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November 16, 2025

KPA Edge Les Hippos in Tense OT Battle to Clinch WBLA Ticket After Nairobi Thriller

KPA secured WBLA qualification with a dramatic bronze-match win over Les Hippos, surviving a late Burundian surge. Led by Aminata Ly’s dominant double-double and Kananu’s scoring, the hosts’ early burst and late composure proved decisive in Nairobi’s Zone Five showdown.