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Jean-Jacques Boissy signs for Tanzanian club Dar City
Senegal international Jean-Jacques Boissy has joined Dar City after recovering from a foot injury that kept him out of the BAL play-offs.
Al Ahly men’s team defeat Zamalek 89-77 in Egyptian League Championship
Al Ahly overturned a 49-40 half-time deficit to beat Zamalek 89-77 in the Egyptian League Championship quarter-finals.
African basketball institutions must turn talent into lasting pathways
African basketball's progress depends on strong institutions, education and sustainable development pathways, says SEED Academy founder Amadou Gallo Fall.
Urunani and Namuwongo Blazers reach BAL Elite 16
Urunani and the Namuwongo Blazers advanced to the Elite 16 from Group D in Hoima, with Senegalese guards Cheikh Bamba Diallo and Makhtar Gueye playing central roles.
Diallo and Gueye help clubs into BAL Elite 16
Cheikh Bamba Diallo and Makhtar Gueye helped Urunani BBC and the Namuwongo Blazers qualify for the Elite 16 of the Road to BAL 2027 in Hoima, Uganda.
Former REG star Boissy joins Dar City ahead of BAL Elite 16
Senegalese guard Jean-Jacques Boissy has joined Dar City, who will face continental opposition in Nairobi from November 17 to 22.
Avenir du Rail stay unbeaten as Espoir revive in Group C
Avenir du Rail remain undefeated in Group C of the Road to BAL after beating Onatra 81-75, while Espoir recovered from defeat to beat FAP 55-42.
Urunani edge Namuwongo Blazers to finish Group D unbeaten
Urunani won 81-79 against hosts Namuwongo in Hoima, sealed a perfect 4-0 Group D record and secured a place in the East Division Elite 16.
Embiid and Brown lead 76ers to third straight win over Bucks
Joel Embiid posted a triple-double and Jaylen Brown scored 27 points as Philadelphia beat Milwaukee 127-116 to improve to 3-0.
Three Senegalese players set for EuroLeague campaign
Brancou Badio and Mouhamadou Gueye join Valencia Basket, while Mbaye Ndiaye faces a new challenge with Olympiacos.
Unpaid BAL travel debt leaves Spintex Knights stranded in Tripoli
The Ghanaian champions are seeking urgent financial support after qualifying for the BAL Elite 16 but being unable to settle their Tripoli travel costs.
Spintex Knights consider BAL withdrawal amid financial difficulties
The Ghanaian club is weighing its future in the BAL Elite 16 after accumulating debt during three years of continental competition.
Spintex Knights stranded in Libya over $33,000 BAL travel debt
Spintex Knights cannot return to Ghana after qualifying for the BAL Elite 16, with unpaid flights and visa charges leaving the club seeking urgent support.
REG Women beat APR to win WBLA Zone 5 title
REG Women won the all-Rwandan final 84-77 against APR after a decisive second quarter and strong defensive displays.
NB Staoueli qualify for BAL Elite 16 after win over Kriol Star
The Algerian club completed a two-win group campaign by beating Kriol Star 84-69 in Tripoli and will now face the Elite 16 field in Abidjan.
Ghana to host FIBA Africa Zone 3 U-16 tournament
Accra will stage the boys’ and girls’ tournament from 15 to 20 November before FIBA Africa Zone 3 holds its General Meeting and Congress.
Spintex Knights stranded in Libya over outstanding debt
Ghana’s Spintex Knights cannot return home from Libya until an outstanding $33,000 debt is settled, despite qualifying for the BAL Elite 16.
Warriors explored trades for another star, Steve Kerr confirms
Steve Kerr says Golden State considered several potential trades for a high-level player, although no agreement has been reached.
BC Hatari extend winning run in WBLA qualifiers
The Kinshasa club beat Overdose Up Station 73-53 to preserve their perfect record in Zone 4 and strengthen their bid for a WBLA final-round place.
Zone 4 WBLA qualifiers begin with wins for CNSS, Hatari and FAP
CNSS recorded the largest win of the 2026 qualifiers against Interclub, while Hatari and Forces Armées et Police also opened with victories in Brazzaville.
Jokic and Embiid lead standout NBA night as Booker scores 43
Denver beat New Orleans in overtime, Philadelphia stayed unbeaten and Devin Booker scored 43 points in Phoenix’s victory over Golden State.
Stade Malien face to qualification setback in BAL 2027 West
The Bamako club lost 77-90 to Nadi Basket Staoueli and must beat Al Ittihad to secure a place in the Elite 16.
Spintex Knights target stronger Elite 16 showing
Ghana’s Spintex Knights qualified unbeaten from the BAL West Division and head to Abidjan with ambitions for improvement at the Elite 16.
FAP edge Onatra 72-64 in first double-overtime game of Road to BAL season
Cameroon's FAP fought back twice to beat DR Congo's Onatra 72-64 in double overtime, the first game of the 2027 Road to BAL to require extra periods. Boris Kouandjo led FAP with 14 points off the bench.