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Africans abroad · 3

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

A still life on a hardwood court showing a basketball, folded towel, worn sneakers, silver whistle, a medal and a tactics notebook with X and O marks.

Africans abroad28 Aug 2026BeBasket

Kanouté stars for Mali despite loss to Ivory Coast

Orléans guard Siriman Kanouté scored 23 points but Mali fell 77-83 to Ivory Coast in World Cup 2027 qualifying. Kanouté finished as top scorer of the game.

A flat illustration showing a tall faceless silhouette blocking a basketball at the hoop during a CBA indoor game, with three other faceless figures contesting the paint.

Africans abroad28 Aug 2026wiwsport

Ibou Badji extends with Shenzhen Leopards in CBA

Senegalese centre Ibou Badji has re-signed with the Shenzhen Leopards after averaging 7.5 points and 3 blocks in his first CBA season.

A faceless silhouette in green and white rises to dunk a basketball over a defender near the hoop on a hardwood court, showing a dominant rebounding moment.

Africans abroad27 Aug 2026ESPN

Mystics star Iriafen credits Nigerian mindset for rapid WNBA rise

Washington Mystics forward Kiki Iriafen says the mentality she inherited from her Nigerian parents has shaped her basketball career and pushed her through two strong WNBA seasons.