AfricaBasket's Top 5: Point Guards | They read defences, dictate tempo, and make their teams click. In Madagascar’s N1A Women’s Championship, where creativity meets toughness, these five point guards represent the essence of the game.
Your Weekly Dose of FIBA Africa Zone 7 News: Road to BAL 2026 participant Djabal Basket has launched a thriving development programme, while Madagascar 3x3 national teams are gearing up in a bid to retain their 2024 title. In Mauritius, the MBBF has issued a stern statement to clubs.
Raphiael Putney erupted for 55 points as Dar City stormed past Djabal 102-50 in their Road to BAL Group D opener. With Solo Diabate's leadership and Hasheem Thabeet's defence, the Tanzanian champions delivered a statement win in Dar es Salaam.
Your Weekly Dose of FIBA Africa Zone 7 News : Nioumadzaha unveils a new basketball court, Malagasy stars head to Reunion, three referees earn FIBA accreditation, a general takes Madagascar’s premiership, Mauritius Super League returns, and Roche-Bois Warriors bow out of the Road to BAL.
Your Weekly Dose of FIBA Africa Zone 7 News: Comoros’ Usoni and AS Faigaffe grab early-season silverware, while Madagascar’s Nosy Be discover what it takes to perform on the World 3x3 stage. Meanwhile, Mauritius’ Roche-Bois Warriors are gearing up for their Road to BAL return.
Your Weekly Dose of FIBA Africa Zone 7 News: Comoros basketball enters a new era with fresh leadership, Madagascar’s Alley Hoop Festival showcases rising 3x3 stars, and Mauritius strengthens ties with Réunion through a groundbreaking partnership to revive Zone 7 regional basketball competitions.
Tunisia’s title defense remains alive after a commanding 81-60 victory over Madagascar at the 2025 AfroBasket in Luanda, Angola. The win allowed the reigning champions to recover from earlier setbacks and advance, while Madagascar’s campaign ended winless.
Cameroon survived a tense showdown with Madagascar, edging out an 80-77 win in Luanda. A late-game flourish from Jeremiah Hill sealed the result, keeping the Indomitable Lions perfect in Group B and avoiding a major upset.
Nigeria opened their 2025 AfroBasket campaign with a 77-59 win over Madagascar, who returned after 14 years. Caleb Agada starred, while Madagascar showed promise but faltered in the second half, highlighting a gap to bridge.
Madagascar’s Mathias M'Madi has declared for the 2025 NBA Draft after a breakout AfroBasket qualifying campaign. The 19-year-old guard could draw serious NBA interest following standout performances across Africa, Europe, and US college basketball.
The 2025 FIBA Africa Mini Basketball Forum will be held in Porto-Novo, Benin, from April 24-27, focusing on developing youth basketball across Africa. The event will bring together around 400 children, coaches, and officials for workshops and competitions, aiming to promote mini-basketball and foster teamwork, discipline, and skill development in children aged 6 to 12.
Madagascan star Kristina Rakotobe makes history as the first from her country to qualify for NCAA March Madness. The UNC Greensboro forward continues inspiring young Malagasy players after international and freshman season success.
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