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The continent's basketball stories, from Lagos to Luanda, Dakar to Cairo.

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Clubs & federations13 Sept 2026Actualite.cd

CNSS sign Ivorian star Traoré ahead of Coupe du Congo

Kinshasa provincial champions BC CNSS have turned to Côte d’Ivoire forward Adidjata Traoré to fill the gap left by Divine Pembe ahead of the 2026 Coupe du Congo.

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Clubs & federations13 Sept 2026ACP | Agence Congolaise de Presse

Bandalungwa defeat Mont-Ngafula to win Kin Street 24 basketball tournament

Bandalungwa beat Mont-Ngafula 34-28 in the final of the inaugural Kin Street 24 inter-communal basketball tournament in Kinshasa, earning a 500 US dollar prize.

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Clubs & federations12 Sept 2026Citizen Digital

Equity Dumas edge Umoja in Game Three to reach KBF semis

Equity Dumas sealed their place in the Kenya Basketball Federation League semifinals by beating Umoja 75-67 in the decisive Game Three of their quarterfinal series.

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Clubs & federations12 Sept 2026Actualite.cd

BC CNSS set sights on Coupe du Congo title after Kinshasa crown

Freshly crowned Kinshasa provincial champions, BC CNSS enter the Coupe du Congo declaring they compete only to win and satisfy their home fans in the capital.

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Clubs & federations10 Sept 2026afrobasket.com

Shine leads Soweto Panthers sweep at South African BNL Awards

Congolese forward Emmanuel Shine earned Player of the Year honours as unbeaten Soweto Panthers dominated the 2026 South African Basketball National League awards.

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Clubs & federations10 Sept 2026The Guardian Nigeria News

MFM, Customs, ASO SKY, Victoria Queens seal NBBF Final Eight spots

MFM Women Basketball, Victoria Queens and First Bank have qualified from the Atlantic Conference, while Customs topped the Savannah ahead of ASO SKY in Kaduna.

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Clubs & federations9 Sept 2026Ouest-France

Gaëtan Douet takes charge of DR Congo while keeping Cholet role

French assistant Gaëtan Douet has been appointed head coach of the DR Congo men's national team, balancing the role with his duties at Cholet Basket.

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Clubs & federations9 Sept 2026BeBasket

Drouet’s shooting work at Cholet now feeds into DR Congo rebuild

Gaëtan Drouet has stepped up from assistant to head coach of DR Congo while continuing his individual development work at Cholet Basket.

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Clubs & federations8 Sept 2026THISDAYLIVE

Giants of Africa make European debut at Berlin women's tournament

Giants of Africa fielded a team of alumni from five African nations at the adidas x ALBA Next Up Women's Basketball Tournament in Berlin from 3 to 6 September.

Clubs & federations7 Sept 2026The New Times

Injury setbacks behind her, Maiga lifts REG Women to RBL Playoffs MVP

Malian forward Kadidia Maiga earned Rwanda Basketball League Playoffs MVP honours after averaging about 15 points and 11 rebounds in REG Women BBC’s title run, three surgeries on her knees.

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Clubs & federations6 Sept 2026LEADERSHIP Newspapers

Giants of Africa take their girls' programmes to Berlin tournament

Giants of Africa made its European debut at the Adidas x ALBA Next Up tournament in Berlin, showcasing its commitment to female participation in basketball across Africa.

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Clubs & federations5 Sept 2026Nyasa Times

Bravehearts retain International Basketball Challenge with 93-55 win over Green Buffaloes

Bravehearts Ladies thrashed Zambia’s Green Buffaloes 93-55 in Lilongwe to retain the International Basketball Challenge for the second year running.

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Clubs & federations5 Sept 2026The Nation Newspaper

Giants of Africa make European debut in Berlin

Giants of Africa, the youth basketball non-profit founded by NBA executive Masai Ujiri, fielded a team at the adidas x ALBA Next Up Women's Basketball Tournament in Berlin, the organisation's first appearance in Europe.

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Clubs & federations4 Sept 2026LEADERSHIP Newspapers

Final 8 race heats up in NBBF/Zenith Bank League second phase

The second phase of the NBBF/Zenith Bank League tips off in Port Harcourt and Zaria, with teams chasing the Final 8 spots in Lagos and others fighting relegation.

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Clubs & federations3 Sept 2026The New Times

Rwanda Cup 2026 Confirmed for Early October

FERWABA has announced the third edition of the Rwanda Cup will tip off in early October, with men’s and women’s clubs invited to compete.

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Clubs & federations2 Sept 2026eyeradio.org

South Sudan to celebrate Bright Stars after Tunisia World Cup qualifiers sweep

South Sudan's Ministry of Youth and Sports will host a public celebration in Juba for the Bright Stars after their three consecutive wins in the FIBA World Cup qualifiers in Tunisia.

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Clubs & federations2 Sept 2026Nyasa Times

Bravehearts chase double at international basketball tournament in Lilongwe

Bravehearts Basketball Club hosts teams from five African nations in Lilongwe this weekend, with the women's side defending their title and the men aiming to go one better.

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Clubs & federations1 Sept 2026The New Times

REG target FIBA Africa Zone 5 Women’s Club title after sealing domestic crown

Rwanda Energy Group have turned attention to the FIBA Africa Zone 5 Women’s Club Championship in November after sweeping The Hoops Rwanda 4-0 in the playoff final, capped by a 73-46 Game 4 win.

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Clubs & federations31 Aug 2026Kawowo Sports

UCU Lady Canons claim record ninth Uganda NBL title

UCU Lady Canons sealed a 4-1 finals series win over JT Lady Jaguars with a 63-49 Game 5 victory at Lugogo Indoor Arena, capping a dominant postseason run.

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Clubs & federations31 Aug 2026eyeradio.org

Juba father renames infant son after South Sudan guard Carlik Jones

Inspired by Carlik Jones's late heroics against Tunisia, a Juba father has officially renamed his eight-month-old son Carlik Akuei Yuang to honour the Bright Stars talisman.

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Clubs & federations29 Aug 2026LEADERSHIP Newspapers

Rivers Hoopers Sign Tunisian Guard Abada Ahead of NPBL Title Push

Rivers Hoopers have added veteran Tunisian guard Abada to their roster as they prepare for another NPBL championship run after last season's final loss.

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Clubs & federations27 Aug 2026Citizen Digital

Kenya and South Sudan win 3x3 basketball titles at ANOCA Zone V Youth Games

Kenya's Under-17 girls and South Sudan's boys claimed 3x3 basketball gold at the ANOCA Zone Five Youth Games, which concluded at Kenyatta University.