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

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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.

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National teamsThe New Times

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.

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National teamsTheNiche

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.

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National teamsFIBA

REG win WBLA Zone 5 Qualifiers as Fox Divas claim third

REG beat APR 84-77 to win the 2026 WBLA Zone 5 Qualifiers, while Tanzania’s Fox Divas overturned a group-stage defeat to beat KPA and finish third.

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National teamsThe Sun Nigeria

Ghana to host FIBA Africa Zone 3 U-16 Championship

Accra will stage the FIBA Africa Zone 3 U-16 Boys’ and Girls’ Tournament from November 15 to 20, 2026, followed by a Congress on November 21.

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National teamsSport 241

Charbo Squad lose opening WBLA qualifier to FAP

Gabon’s Charbo Squad lost by 16 points to FAP in the first match of Zone 4 qualifying in Brazzaville, leaving their campaign under pressure.

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National teamsEye Radio

South Sudan claim first World Cup win by beating China 89-69

South Sudan controlled their FIBA World Cup group game in Manila to defeat China 89-69 and secure their first victory at the tournament.

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National teamsSport-ivoire.ci

Côte d’Ivoire-Niger U17 final moved to 19h30

The UFOA B U17 final between Côte d’Ivoire and Niger will begin at 19h30 on 23 October 2026.

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National teamswiwsport

Senegal’s Lionceaux beaten 3-0 by Cameroon at U15 World Cup

Cameroon defeated Senegal’s U15 Lionceaux 3-0 in their opening match at the FIBA U15 World Cup and festival in Azerbaijan.

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National teamsSydney Kings

South Sudan extend winning streak with 85-60 defeat of Mali

South Sudan beat Mali 85-60 in Group A of the AfroBasket 2025 Qualifiers to reach 2-0 and extend their African winning streak to seven games.

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National teamsFIBA Basketball

Makoi’s 3-pointer lifts Patriot past COSPN

Jackson Makoi scored 23 points as Patriot came from behind to defeat COSPN and take control of their group in Hoima.

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National teamsAfrica Top Sports

Côte d’Ivoire and Niger name starting line-ups for U17 final

Côte d’Ivoire and Niger have announced their starting line-ups for Friday’s UFOA-B U17 final, qualifying for the CAN U17.

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National teamsWiwSport

Touré and Diagne represent Senegal at FIBA Africa youth camp

Senegal prospects Abdoulaye Touré and Mohamed Diagne are among the African players taking part in a four-day FIBA Africa Regional Youth Camp in Abidjan.

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National teamsIndependent Newspaper Nigeria

Ghana to host FIBA Africa Zone 3 U16 tournament in Accra

Accra will host the FIBA Africa Zone 3 U-16 Boys’ and Girls’ Tournament from November 15 to 20, 2026, before the zone’s general meeting and congress.

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National teamsL'Union Sonapress

Gabon secure AfroCan 2027 qualification after two wins

Gabon earned a second successive appearance at AfroCan 2027 by beating Cameroon 83-80 and Congo 86-58 in the Zone 4 qualifiers in Douala.

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National teamsEye Radio

South Sudan face Egypt in Kampala AfroBasket qualifiers

South Sudan will play Egypt, Rwanda, Uganda and Kenya in Kampala from February 14-19 as the teams contest one place at the Women’s AfroBasket in Rwanda.

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National teamsDaily Trust

FIBA recognises Mustapha Abdullahi as NBBF president

FIBA has formally recognised Mustapha Abdullahi as president of the Nigerian Basketball Federation, ending a leadership dispute that had lingered in Nigerian sport.

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National teamsL'Express de Madagascar

Two Madagascar prospects join FIBA Africa Youth Camp in Abidjan

Wandrille Rasivindravalotry and Tsongaina Randriamananoro represent Madagascar at the FIBA Africa Youth Camp in Abidjan from 21 to 24 October.

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National teamsAllAfrica

Gabon first to qualify for 2027 FIBA AfroCan in Rwanda

Gabon have become the first team to book a place at the 2027 FIBA AfroCan in Rwanda after an 86-58 win over Congo in Douala, joining Morocco, Côte d'Ivoire, DR Congo and hosts Rwanda in the 12-team field.

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National teamsMondialsport.ci

Ivory Coast U18 3x3 team step up Dakar preparations

The Ivory Coast U18 3x3 squad are intensifying training for Dakar 2026, where they will face Germany and the Solomon Islands in Pool A.

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National teamsMédia sportif

Morocco men eliminated from Africa Table Tennis Championships in Tanger

Conflicting reports have left it unclear which opponent knocked Morocco's men's team out of the ITTF Africa Championships in Tanger, where individual and doubles events remain to be played.

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National teamsPM News Nigeria

FIBA confirms Sam Ahmedu cleared to serve on NBBF Board

FIBA has informed the Nigeria Basketball Federation that no regulatory impediment prevents retired Col. Sam Ahmedu from sitting on the NBBF Board for the 2026–2030 term.

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National teamsDaily Trust

Farmer-herder clashes threaten security and food production

Violence in Paikon-Kore has renewed scrutiny of efforts to resolve disputes over farmland, grazing routes and access to water in Nigeria.

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National teamsEye Radio

South Sudan favourites to qualify for Basketball World Cup, FIBA says

South Sudan need only one win in Group F at the African Qualifiers in Alexandria, Egypt, to reach this year's Basketball World Cup in Indonesia, Japan and the Philippines.