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Nam Blazers carry Uganda's flag as Hoima hosts Road to BAL
Namuwongo Blazers will represent Uganda at the Hoima City Arena when the country hosts Road to BAL qualifiers for the first time from October 23-26.
Rivers Hoopers retire Koko's No. 15 after captain's retirement
Rivers Hoopers have retired captain Victor Anthony Koko's jersey No. 15 following his retirement a day after the club clinched the 2026 NPBL title.
Rivers Hoopers retire Victor Anthony Koko's No. 15 jersey after veteran announces retirement
Rivers Hoopers have retired Victor Anthony Koko's No. 15 jersey following the Nigerian veteran's retirement after eight NPBL titles, a BAL bronze medal and several caps for the national team.
Lupita Nyong'o invests in Nairobi City Thunder ahead of BAL qualifiers
Award-winning actor Lupita Nyong'o has joined Nairobi City Thunder as an investor, days before the Kenyan champions face Kenya Ports Authority in the men's league playoff final.
Mark urges private sector to drive Nigeria basketball coaching
A Nigerian basketball sponsor has called on private investors to take the lead in developing certified coaches, saying unqualified staff cannot work at international level.
Guédiawaye Basket Academy to skip African Champions Cup over finances
Senegalese champions Guédiawaye Basket Academy will not take part in the next African Champions Cup, with president Mamadou Pathé Keita citing a lack of financial resources.
Rivers Hoopers claim seventh NPBL title with unbeaten Final Four run
The Kingsmen sealed their seventh NPBL crown in Port Harcourt with a 92-90 overtime win over Maktown Flyers, earning a return to the Basketball Africa League in 2027.
Rivers Hoopers reclaim NPBL title with unbeaten run
Rivers Hoopers sealed their seventh Nigeria Premier Basketball League crown in Port Harcourt, completing an unbeaten Final Four campaign and booking a return to the Basketball Africa League.
Rivers Hoopers claim seventh NPBL title in overtime
Rivers Hoopers edged defending champions Maktown Flyers 92-90 in overtime to win a record-equalling seventh NPBL title and book Nigeria's BAL berth.
Rivers Hoopers Edge Gboko City Chiefs to Stay Unbeaten in NPBL Final Four
Rivers Hoopers beat Gboko City Chiefs 88-76 in Port Harcourt to remain the only unbeaten side heading into the final day of the NPBL Final Four.
Okot plays six minutes as Atlanta Dream beat Chicago Sky 106-81
Kenyan forward Madina Okot played just six minutes as Atlanta Dream closed their home schedule with a 106-81 win over Chicago Sky, moving to 28-14.
Nairobi City Thunder and KPA set for third straight Kenya Premier League final
Nairobi City Thunder and Kenya Ports Authority have both completed 3-0 semifinal sweeps to set up a third consecutive Basketball Premier League final, with Thunder chasing a three-peat.
Odaudu banks on mental edge as Rivers Hoopers chase NPBL Final Four title
Rivers Hoopers head coach Ogoh Odaudu says psychological preparation, not physical fitness, will define his side's bid for the 2026 NPBL crown and a 2027 BAL ticket.
Egypt scraps professional players from Associated League to back local talent
The Egyptian Basketball Association has removed professional players from its Associated League to give more opportunities to Egyptian players ahead of national team duty.
Nairobi City Thunder move within one win of KNBL final
Nairobi City Thunder lead their best-of-five semifinal 2-0 after beating Stanbic Shield 91-67 in Game 2 at Nyayo Stadium.
Zenith Bank Women’s Basketball League Final 8 tips off in Lagos on September 28
The NBBF has confirmed September 28 as the tip-off date for the Final 8 of the Zenith Bank/NBBF Women’s Basketball League at the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos.
Port Harcourt set for NPBL Final Four showdown
Rivers Hoopers, Maktown Flyers, Gboko City Chiefs and Aso Sky Hawks will contest the 2026 NPBL Final Four in Port Harcourt from September 20 to 22.
NBA Africa and Tidewater deliver two-day youth programme in Cabinda
NBA Africa and Tidewater staged their first joint programming in Cabinda, training more than 50 local coaches and 150 young leaders through Jr. NBA clinics and a leadership workshop.
Lubarov backs Equity Dumas to test KPA in semis
Equity Dumas coach Joseph Lubarov says his players are confident and ready as they open their semifinal series against Kenya Ports Authority at Nyayo Gymnasium.
Fire Ball dethrone MBC to claim 2026 Guinea women’s basketball title
Fire Ball Athletic Club overcame MBC 47-62 in Game 2 at the Palais des Sports in Conakry to win the 2026 Guinea women’s national basketball championship without a deciding third game.
Aminata Ndong carries YOG torch in Dakar ahead of 20th birthday
Senegalese point guard Aminata Ndong, who plays for ASC Ville de Dakar Basket, fulfilled a lifelong dream by carrying the Youth Olympic Games torch through her hometown.
Kenya names men's and women's 3x3 squads for Wuhan
Kenya has announced its men's and women's 3x3 squads for a tournament in Wuhan, blending experienced internationals with a fresh crop of university-based talent.
MFM and Customs carry unbeaten runs into NBBF Women's Final 8 in Lagos
MFM and Nigeria Customs will arrive in Lagos for the 2026 Zenith Bank/NBBF Women's Premier League Final 8 as the only two unbeaten sides, with Dolphins sitting out the knockout stage.
Port Harcourt to host 2026 NPBL Final 4 from September 20–22
The NBBF has rescheduled the 2026 Nigeria Premier Basketball League Final 4 to Port Harcourt, where Rivers Hoopers, Maktown Flyers, Gboko City Chiefs and Aso Sky Hawks will contest a round-robin title decider.