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Urunani and Namuwongo Blazers reach BAL Elite 16
Urunani and the Namuwongo Blazers advanced to the Elite 16 from Group D in Hoima, with Senegalese guards Cheikh Bamba Diallo and Makhtar Gueye playing central roles.
Diallo and Gueye help clubs into BAL Elite 16
Cheikh Bamba Diallo and Makhtar Gueye helped Urunani BBC and the Namuwongo Blazers qualify for the Elite 16 of the Road to BAL 2027 in Hoima, Uganda.
Avenir du Rail stay unbeaten as Espoir revive in Group C
Avenir du Rail remain undefeated in Group C of the Road to BAL after beating Onatra 81-75, while Espoir recovered from defeat to beat FAP 55-42.
Urunani edge Namuwongo Blazers to finish Group D unbeaten
Urunani won 81-79 against hosts Namuwongo in Hoima, sealed a perfect 4-0 Group D record and secured a place in the East Division Elite 16.
Unpaid BAL travel debt leaves Spintex Knights stranded in Tripoli
The Ghanaian champions are seeking urgent financial support after qualifying for the BAL Elite 16 but being unable to settle their Tripoli travel costs.
Spintex Knights consider BAL withdrawal amid financial difficulties
The Ghanaian club is weighing its future in the BAL Elite 16 after accumulating debt during three years of continental competition.
Spintex Knights stranded in Libya over $33,000 BAL travel debt
Spintex Knights cannot return to Ghana after qualifying for the BAL Elite 16, with unpaid flights and visa charges leaving the club seeking urgent support.
NB Staoueli qualify for BAL Elite 16 after win over Kriol Star
The Algerian club completed a two-win group campaign by beating Kriol Star 84-69 in Tripoli and will now face the Elite 16 field in Abidjan.
Spintex Knights stranded in Libya over outstanding debt
Ghana’s Spintex Knights cannot return home from Libya until an outstanding $33,000 debt is settled, despite qualifying for the BAL Elite 16.
Stade Malien face to qualification setback in BAL 2027 West
The Bamako club lost 77-90 to Nadi Basket Staoueli and must beat Al Ittihad to secure a place in the Elite 16.
Spintex Knights target stronger Elite 16 showing
Ghana’s Spintex Knights qualified unbeaten from the BAL West Division and head to Abidjan with ambitions for improvement at the Elite 16.
FAP edge Onatra 72-64 in first double-overtime game of Road to BAL season
Cameroon's FAP fought back twice to beat DR Congo's Onatra 72-64 in double overtime, the first game of the 2027 Road to BAL to require extra periods. Boris Kouandjo led FAP with 14 points off the bench.
Madagascar coach Rasamoelina sees positives despite 1-3 Road to BAL campaign
Madagascar's COSPN ended their Road to BAL campaign with an 88-55 win over Ushindzi de Ouani, but coach Tojo Hery Rasamoelina said the experience was valuable despite a 1-3 record.
Benin champions Énergie BBC out of Road to BAL after defeat to Spintex
Benin champions Énergie BBC were eliminated from the 2027 Road to BAL after a 92-71 defeat to Ghana's Spintex Knights, finishing third in Group B with one win and two losses.
Energie BBC eliminated from Road to BAL 2027
Benin champions Energie BBC lost 92-71 to Ghana’s Spintex Knights in Tripoli, ending their campaign with one win and two defeats.
Al-Ittihad sweep BAL 2027 qualifiers in Tripoli to reach second round
Libya's Al-Ittihad won all three matches in the opening round hosted in Tripoli, finishing top of their group with a perfect record.
Spintex Knights qualify for BAL Elite 16 after unbeaten run, says Amotoe
Ghana's Spintex Knights won all three games to top Group B in the Division West phase and advance to the Elite 16 stage.
Namuwongo Blazers accelerate past COSPN in Road to BAL
Namuwongo secured a second straight Road to BAL win by beating COSPN 99-56 after leading 43-35 at half-time.
Urunani move within reach of Road to BAL Elite 16
Urunani beat Ushindzi de Ouani 117-58 to remain unbeaten in Group D and record the highest score in the 2027 Road to BAL so far.
Ghana’s Spintex Knights qualify for BAL Elite 16
Spintex Knights topped Group B with a 92-71 win over Energie Basketball Club and reached the BAL Elite 16 for the second successive year.
Guinean champions Nabaya qualify for BAL Elite 16
Nabaya Basket Club reached the BAL Elite 16 after two wins in three group matches, including victories over Energie Basket and the NPA Pythons.
Namuwongo Blazers overpower COSPN in Hoima
Namuwongo Blazers defeated COSPN after controlling the second half, while Nigerian guard Ikenna Okeke hit four three-pointers for the Madagascar side.
BAL targets first permanent franchises announcement in 2027
NBA deputy commissioner Mark Tatum says the first permanent BAL franchises are expected to be announced in 2027, while the transition timetable remains under discussion.
Patriots add experienced centre Ater Majok
South Sudanese club Patriots have signed experienced centre Ater Majok for their Road to BAL campaign in Hoima, Uganda.