Zone

6

Tournament News

Giants Go Unbeaten as Beira, Magic Secure Elite 16 Spots in Intense Road to BAL Battle

Road To BAL Group E Roundup: Zone 6’s Road to BAL qualifiers delivered five relentless days of action, as Johannesburg Giants stayed unbeaten, Beira clinched early qualification, and hosts Matero Magic claimed the final Elite 16 spot in a physically and mentally demanding tournament.

Game Updates

August 13, 2025

Angola takes down Libya in a convincing AfroBasket win at home

A game that was plagued with technical difficulties was well worth the wait for the home fans as they witnessed Angola defeat Libya by 32 points. Libya was no match for the 11-time African champions in this opening game of the 2025 FIBA AfroBasket competition.

Game Updates

August 3, 2025

Redemption Roar: Cameroon Crush Mozambique to Clinch Fifth at 2025 Women's AfroBasket

Cameroon beat Mozambique 60-40 to finish 5th at AfroBasket 2025. Jessica Thomas continued her scintillating displays as she scored 19 points in a dominant team display. The win secures a World Cup qualifiers spot for the Lionesses of Cameroon.

Game Updates

August 1, 2025

Mozambique Bounce Back From Mali Loss, Survive Uganda Scare After Late Rally and Ice-Cold Shooting

Mozambique rebounded from their AfroBasket quarterfinal loss to Mali with a 76-58 win over Uganda. Despite a late Gazelles rally, clutch shooting and composure from Stefanie Chiziane and Chanaya Pinto powered Mozambique to a vital classification victory.

Game Updates

July 31, 2025

Mali Storm Past Mozambique to Book Semifinal Spot at 2025 Women's AfroBasket

Mali stormed into the 2025 AfroBasket semifinals with an 86–68 win over Mozambique, led by Djeneba Ndiaye’s 18 points and Sika Koné’s double-double. Despite a spirited third-quarter push from Mozambique, Mali’s depth and dominance on the boards proved decisive. The win sets up a semifinal showdown with South Sudan, while Mozambique drops to placement games.

Game Updates

July 31, 2025

Cameroon Breaks Angola’s Spirit with a 21-Point Rout

Cameroon planted the final nail in Angola's coffin with a 21-point rout, as they qualified for the FIBA Women's AfroBasket 2025 Quarter-Finals. Led by Jessica Thomas, Dulcy Fankam, and Marguerite Effa, the Indomitable Lionesses paved their way to success from tip-off and never looked back.

Game Updates

July 30, 2025

Mozambique Rout Guinea to Reach 2025 Women’s AfroBasket Quarterfinals

Mozambique stormed into the 2025 Women’s AfroBasket quarterfinals with a dominant 91-38 win over Guinea the largest margin of victory so far. Leia Dongue led with 17 points and 8 rebounds, while every Mozambican scored. Guinea’s early spark faded fast, ending their tournament run in lopsided fashion.

Game Updates

July 28, 2025

Ten Years, Twenty-Six Wins: Nigeria March to Quarterfinals with Grit and History

Nigeria extended their AfroBasket dominance with a hard-fought 60-55 win over Mozambique, securing a quarterfinal spot and stretching their unbeaten run to 26 games. Ezinne Kalu stepped up again, proving why she’s a former MVP.

Game Updates

July 28, 2025

Mozambique Dominate Rwanda 72–55 in AfroBasket 2025 Opener, Set Sights on Nigeria Showdown

Mozambique opened AfroBasket Women 2025 with a commanding 72–55 win over Rwanda. Carla Covane and Leia Dongue led the charge, dropping Rwanda to 0–2 as the East Africans now face a must-win quarterfinal qualification clash.

Game Updates

July 27, 2025

Egypt Crushes Angola 70–54 to Revive AfroBasket 2025 Hopes After Côte d’Ivoire Setback

Egypt bounced back from its opening loss at AfroBasket 2025 with a dominant 70–54 victory over Angola. Meral Abdelgawad and Raneem Elgedawy led the charge as Egypt’s defense and execution sparked a statement victory in Abidjan.

Team Profiles

July 15, 2025

Mozambique : FIBA Women’s AfroBasket 2025 Team Profile

Mozambique’s women’s basketball team returns to AfroBasket 2025 with unfinished business. After years of near-misses and a wild card entry, they arrive in Côte d’Ivoire driven by redemption. With seasoned leaders and rising stars, they’re not just chasing wins — they’re determined to rewrite their story on Africa’s biggest stage.

Breaking News

June 17, 2025

Historic! Al Ahli Tripoli Becomes First Road to BAL Team to Win BAL Championship Title

Al Ahli Tripoli made Basketball Africa League history by becoming the first Road to BAL qualifier to win the title, defeating Petro de Luanda in Pretoria. The Libyan side completed a remarkable undefeated campaign under coach Fouad Abou Chacra.

Weekly Updates

June 1, 2025

FIBA Africa Zone 6 Weekly Review: 01/06/2025

Your weekly dose of FIBA Africa Zone 6 News: SunBet Arena hosts the 2025 BAL Playoffs. Petro de Luanda dominate locally and continentally, while South Africa’s BNL tips off with high drama and standout performances.