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Rwanda's Army Team Axed From BAL as US Sanctions Hit African Hoops
US sanctions on Rwanda's army over the Congo conflict have cost its basketball side a place in the Basketball Africa League.
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NBA Africa CEO Clare Akamanzi Hails BAL’s Growth and Impact Across the Continent
The Basketball Africa League achieved a record cumulative attendance of over 140,000 throughout the course of the 48-game 2025 season, per the league, and NBA Africa CEO Clare Aka
MBB Stuns Hosts in Kigali Thriller as Al Ahli Tripoli Marches to Playoffs
Gameday four of the 2025 Basketball Africa League (BAL) Nile Conference served up another memorable result as South Africa’s Made by Ball Basketball clinched their second-ever tou
BAL 2025: South Africa’s MBB Stun Thunder for First Nile Conference Win
Made by Mall Basketball (MBB) on Tuesday rallied to a stunning 75-74 win over the Nairobi City Thunder at the BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda, in game day 3 of the Nile Conference in t
Sahara Conference Showdown: Monastir and Petro Dominate in Final Weekend Surge
Basketball Africa League - Sahar Conference
Everything came to a head in the Sahara Conference this past weekend with everything to play for and all teams still in with a s
Rivers Hoopers Dominate Stade Malien to Open 2025 BAL Campaign
Nigerian champions Rivers Hoopers got off to a dominant start in the opening game of the 2025 Basketball Africa League (BAL) Kalahari Conference in Rabat, Morocco, on Saturday, wi
Chiney Ogwumike Makes History as First Female Ambassador of the Basketball Africa League
Sports have long been a driving force for change across Africa, fueling economic growth, social development, and community empowerment.
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Highlights from the 2024 Basketball Africa League (BAL) Season
The 2024 BAL season tipped off on March 1, 2024, with Petro de Luanda facing off against FUS de Rabat at Sunbet Arena in Pretoria, South Africa. FUS de Rabat pulled off a stunning
Rivers Hoopers record tough loss to Al Ahly Libya in overtime
The fairytale run for the Nigerian champions, Rivers Hoopers at the 2024 Basketball Africa League came to a halt after their 89-83 semi-final defeat to Al Ahly Benghazi of Libya o
Rivers Hoopers defeat US Monastir to clinch a historic semi-final berth at 2024 Basketball Africa league
Nigeria's representative at the ongoing 2024 Basketball Africa League (BAL), Rivers Hoopers BC, achieved the historic feat of reaching their first ever semi-final at the tourn
Rivers Hoopers Make History, Advance to BAL Semifinals
Rivers Hoopers became the first Nigerian team to reach the Basketball Africa League (BAL) semifinals, defeating former champions US Monastir 92-88.
Led by Coach Ogoh Odaudu, th
Al Ahly Ly dumps Al Ahly SC out, Cape Town Tigers cause major upset
It was a day for upsets in the first set of quarterfinal games played at the BK Arena on Sunday. Defending champions Al Ahly of Egypt failed to go past their rivals from Egypt, wh
Firas Lahyani's Buzzer Beater Secures Thrilling Win for US Monastir Over Petro de Luanda
In a heart-stopping finale, Firas Lahyani's three-point buzzer beater lifted US Monastir to a 70-67 victory over Petro de Luanda on Saturday, capping off an incredible turnaround f
Rivers Hoopers' Bench Saves the Day in Narrow Loss to AS Douanes
In a thrilling basketball match on Saturday night, Rivers Hoopers' bench players proved their mettle, helping their team avoid a blowout loss to AS Douanes. Despite eventually losi
Rivers Hoopers lose to AS Douanes in Basketball Africa League Playoffs
Rivers Hoopers struggled to find their rhythm in the Basketball Africa League (BAL) playoff seeding game against AS Douanes as they lost 63-57 on Saturday in Kigali.
The loss to A
Robert Golden sank five three-pointers to defeat Cape Town in the 2024 BAL Playoffs opener
Robert Golden had a fantastic debut in the BAL, leading Al Ahly Ly to an 87-76 victory over Cape Town Tigers in the first game of the 2024 BAL Playoffs.
Golden was a late addition
Ogoh Odaudu targets a podium finish in Basketball Africa League Playoffs
Following their brilliant outing at the Basketball Africa League (BAL) Sahara Conference in Dakar two weeks ago, Rivers Hoopers head coach Ogoh Odaudu has set new targets for the P
FUS Rabat, making their BAL debut, shocked the defending champions Al Ahly SC.
FUS Rabat made their intentions for the BAL clear by defeating the reigning champions Al Ahly SC 89-78 on Friday night.
The winners of the 2024 Kalahari Conference became the seco
Basketball Africa League Season Four in numbers
The 2024 Basketball Africa League (BAL) Playoffs will tip off on Friday, May 24 at BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda featuring the top eight teams from the league’s Kalahari, Nile and Sah
Basketball Africa League plans to have a home and away format league, says Amadou Fall
As the 2024 Basketball Africa League curtain draws to a close, President of the BAL, Amadou Gallo Fall, has said there has been conversations ongoing to expand the league in subseq
The BAL Season 4 has reached its climax with the 2024 Playoffs and Finals set to take place from May 24 to June 1 at BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda.
The top eight teams from the regular season have qualified for the Playoffs and Finals. These teams are Al Ahly Ly (Libya), Al Ahly SC (Egypt), AS Douanes (Senegal), Cape Town Tige
Rivers Hoopers finish BAL Sahara Conference with best team record despite loss to US Monastir
Rivers Hoopers concluded their outing at the Sahara Conference of the 2024 Basketball Africa League (BAL) with a 4-2 record following a 73-62 loss against former BAL champions, Tun
Rivers Hoopers advance to Basketball Africa League Playoffs
Rivers Hoopers became the first Nigerian team to qualify for the Basketball Africa League playoffs scheduled to take place later this month in Kigali after a 78-71 double-overtime
Hoopers suffer narrow loss to AS Douanes
Rivers Hoopers fell to an agonizing defeat against hosts AS Douanes in their fourth game at the ongoing Sahara Conference phase of the 2024 Basketball Africa League (BAL), with t
Rivers Hoopers stay unbeaten, blowout US Monastir for third straight win
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Nigerian Champions, Rivers Hoopers, made it three out of three at the ongoing S
BAL and NBA weekly Roundup
The BAL Sahara Conference The final conference of the BAL, Sahara Conference, has come to an end in Senegal. All the teams are now set for the playoffs in Kigali. We round up the
Rivers Hoopers see off APR to earn consecutive BAL victories
Five-time Nigerian Champions, Rivers Hoopers, reached a new milestone at the ongoing 2024 Basketball Africa League (BAL) by defeating Armée Patriotique Rwandaise (APR) 86-82 to b
Rivers Hoopers stun AS Douanes at home
Reigning Nigerian Champions, Rivers Hoopers made a bold statement of intent as they got their 2024 Basketball Africa League (BAL) campaign off to a good start by earning a hard-fo
More to be achieved in Basketball Africa League says Amadou Fall
President of the Basketball Africa League, Amadou Gallo Fall, believes there is a need to consolidate on the successes recorded so far in the league.
The BAL, which is already hal
Basketball Africa League announce ticket sales for playoffs and finals in Kigali
The Basketball Africa League (BAL) on Friday announced ticket sales information for the league’s Playoffs and Finals, which will tip off on Friday, May 24 to Saturday, June 1, 2024
Things to look out for ahead of Basketball Africa League Season Four
Basketball Africa League Season Four is here! Two days from now, Africa’s elite basketball club competition will tip off its new season in the newly added Kalahari Conference in Pr
Nneka Ogwumike set to join Storm on one-year deal
Nneka Ogwumike has signed a one-year deal with the Seattle Storm, marking a significant move to the Pacific Northwest after an eventful WNBA free agency period. The announcement wa
LEVERAGING DUAL CITIZENSHIP FOR SPORTS SUCCESS IN AFRICA: A LOOK AT JOEL EMBIID'S DECISION AND MOROCCO'S TRIUMPH
Introduction
Dual citizenship laws could play a significant role in shaping the decisions of athletes when it comes to representing their countries in international sports competi
AL AHLY ARE THE 2023 BAL CHAMPIONS
Al Ahly emerged victorious in the 2023 BAL (Basketball Africa League) championship, defeating AS Douanes with a final score of 80-65. The game saw Al Ahly take control i
Who wears 2023 Basketball Africa League crown?
In search of glory in the prestigious BK Arena, Kigali, eight teams will slug it out for the 2023 Basketball Africa League trophy from 20th -27th May.
Petro de Luanda, Al Ahly,
Al Ahly to face Stade Malien in the Basketball Africa League semis
Despite playing infront of a raucous fans at the BK Arena, the Egyptian champions, Al Ahly made it to their first ever semis in the Basketball Africa League after a 94-77 win over
AS Douanes and Petro de Luanda faceoff in semis
AS Douanes of Senegal and Petro de Luanda have both made it to the semifinal of the 2023 Basketball Africa league in Kigali.
The Senegalese champions outclassed Ferroviario da Bei
AS Douanes reach their first ever Basketball Africa League semis
AS Douanes picked up from where they left off in the Sahara Conference putting up an offensive display against Ferroviario da beira in the first quarter final game at the BK Arena
How Stade Malien became Kings of Basketball Africa League Sahara Conference
From the 2023 Road to Basketball Africa League (BAL) to the Sahara Conference in Dakar, Stade Malien have shown they are not in this season’s edition to complete the numbers
Four teams book their spot in Basketball Africa League Playoffs
Four teams from the Sahara Conference have booked their place in the Playoffs of the 2023 Basketball Africa League scheduled for Kigali, Rwanda in May.
Stade Malien of M
BAL 2023: We will prepare better next time says Baba Jibril
Kwara Falcons head coach Baba Jibril has said that his team will be better prepared in their next appearance at the Basketball Africa League.
Falcons finished the Sahara Conferenc
Jerome Randle scores 32, sends US Monastir to BAL playoffs
Reigning champions of the Basketball Africa League, US Monastir have advanced to the 2023 playoffs scheduled to hold at the BK Arena, Kigali in May.
Jerome Randle scored
Kwara Falcons out of Basketball Africa League Playoff contention
After four consecutive defeats in the Sahara Conference of the 2023 Basketball Africa League, Kwara Falcons will not be making it to the playoffs. It became official when t
AS Douanes clinch first victory in 2023 BAL
Following a 74-58 victory over Stade Malien on Friday night, AS Douanes have claimed their first victory in the Sahara Conference of the Basketball Africa League season t
Harouna drops 33 points, ABC stun champions Monastir
Basketball Africa League season three debutants, Abidjan Basket Club recorded an upset following a 90-74 win over the reigning champions US Monastir at the Dakar Arena on Friday.
The Pops 100 Camp is Cultivating Basketball Culture in Ghana
This December, former NBA Player, Pops Mensah-Bonsu returns to Ghana for the third annual Pops 100 Camp: Powered by Seed Academy Ghana, a 2 day intensive basketball camp for elite
BASKETBALL AFRICA LEAGUE TO TIP OFF EXPANDED SECOND SEASON ON MARCH 5
The Basketball Africa League (BAL) today announced that the league’s second season will tip off Saturday, March 5, 2022 in Dakar, Senegal and will include stops in Cairo, Egypt
Former NBA player Ty lawson joins Tunisian team set to participate in the Basketball Africa League
US Monastir, the 2021 Basketball Africa League finalist, has recently signed former NBA player, Ty Lawson. The news was shared by the Tunisian team on Instagram.
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Why Nomination of Egypt's Anas Mahmoud to Toronto Raptors Summer League Squad could set NBA dreams for many young African players
After going undrafted in the 2018 NBA Draft, Anas Osama Mahmoud spent some time in the NBA Summer League with the Memphis Grizzlies. He then signed with Zamalek, a club based in hi
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