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

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Clubs & federations29 Sept 2026ACP | Agence Congolaise de Presse

CNSS beat Hatari 61-53 to win Coupe du Congo women's final in Kinshasa

BC CNSS overcame a halftime deficit against BC Hatari to claim the women's title at the 43rd Coupe du Congo, played at the Stade des Martyrs gymnasium.

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Clubs & federations29 Sept 2026pourelle.info

BC CNSS retain Congo women's Cup with win over Hatari

ASB CNSS beat BC Hatari 61-53 on Sunday at the Stade des Martyrs gymnasium to win the 43rd edition of the women's Coupe du Congo.

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Clubs & federations29 Sept 2026The Eastleigh Voice

Thunder one win from KBF title defence after beating KPA 73-63

Nairobi City Thunder took a 2-0 lead in the KBF Men's Premier League finals by defeating Kenya Ports Authority 73-63 in Game Two at the Makande Gymnasium.

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Clubs & federations29 Sept 2026Actualite.cd

FEBACO declares BC New Generation case closed after Kinshasa assembly

The Congolese federation says the dispute with BC New Generation is settled by its regulations, leaving the club relegated and still owing money.

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Clubs & federations28 Sept 2026247 Ureports

Zenith Bank NBBF Women’s League Final 8 Tips Off in Lagos

Eight Nigerian clubs have booked their places at the 2026 Zenith Bank NBBF Women’s Basketball League Final 8, set for the National Stadium Indoor Sports Hall in Surulere, Lagos, from September 28 to October 3.

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Clubs & federations28 Sept 2026Citizen Digital

Nairobi City Thunder move within one win of KNBL title defence

Defending champions Nairobi City Thunder lead KPA 2-0 in the National Men's Basketball Premier League final after a 73-63 victory in Mombasa.

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Clubs & federations28 Sept 2026Actualite.cd

BC CNSS retain Congo Cup with 61-53 victory over BC Hatari

BC CNSS won the 43rd Congo Cup final on Sunday, beating BC Hatari 61-53 at the Gymnase jumelé of the Stade des Martyrs in Kinshasa.

Clubs & federations28 Sept 2026TV47 Digital

Nairobi City Thunder Take 2-0 Lead Over KPA in KBF Finals Behind Ogechi’s Late Burst

Nairobi City Thunder moved within one win of retaining their KBF Men’s Premier League crown after Derrick Ogechi’s late six-point burst sealed a 73-63 victory over KPA in Game Two of the 2026 finals.

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Clubs & federations28 Sept 2026Punch Newspapers

Rivers Hoopers cap unbeaten Final Four run with overtime win over Maktown

Rivers Hoopers wrapped up an unbeaten Final Four campaign with a 92-90 overtime win over Maktown Flyers in Port Harcourt, sealing their seventh NPBL title and a 2027 BAL spot.

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Clubs & federations28 Sept 2026Actualite.cd

BC Génération Espoir claim first Coupe du Congo title

BC Génération Espoir of Lubumbashi defeated their opponents 65-61 on Sunday in Kinshasa to win the 43rd edition of the Coupe du Congo men's basketball competition.

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Clubs & federations27 Sept 2026koaci.com

Côte d'Ivoire Vice President meets NBA Africa in New York

Vice President Tiémoko Meyliet Koné met NBA Africa chief Clare Akamanzi in New York to discuss developing Côte d'Ivoire's basketball ecosystem.

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Clubs & federations27 Sept 2026Independent Newspaper Nigeria

Rivers Hoopers seal seventh NPBL title with overtime win over Maktown

Rivers Hoopers edged Maktown Flyers 92-90 in overtime to complete an unbeaten Final Four run, clinching their seventh NPBL championship and a 2027 BAL berth.

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Clubs & federations27 Sept 2026الموقع الرسمي للنادي الأهلي المصري

Al Ahly women crush Zamalek 103-42 in Egyptian league opener

Al Ahly's women opened the Egyptian Basketball League with a commanding 103-42 win over rivals Zamalek at Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Hall in Gezira.

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Clubs & federations27 Sept 2026WANE 15

Angola native Chris Kent named head coach of Austin Spurs

Chris Kent, a northeast Indiana native and former Angola High School player, has taken over as head coach of the Austin Spurs, the San Antonio Spurs' G League affiliate.

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Clubs & federations26 Sept 2026Actualite.cd

BC Molokaï reach Coupe du Congo semi-finals for first time in 12 years

The Kinshasa club hammered BC Mariapolis of Lualaba 81-53 in Kinshasa to advance to the last four of the 43rd edition of the Coupe du Congo.

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Clubs & federations26 Sept 2026NewVision.co.ug

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.

Clubs & federations26 Sept 2026elanhub.net

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.

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Clubs & federations26 Sept 2026The Trumpet Newspaper Nigeria

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.

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Clubs & federations26 Sept 2026Mozzart Sport Kenya

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.

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Clubs & federations26 Sept 2026LEADERSHIP Newspapers

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.

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Clubs & federations26 Sept 2026WiwSport

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.

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Clubs & federations23 Sept 2026naijanews.com

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.

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Clubs & federations23 Sept 2026punchng.com

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.

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Clubs & federations22 Sept 2026ACLSports

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.