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The continent's basketball stories, from Lagos to Luanda, Dakar to Cairo.
KPA Collapse in Final Quarter as REG Snatch BAL Qualifier Opener
Kenya Ports Authority blew a 67-60 lead going into the fourth quarter, losing 95-79 to Rwanda Energy Group in their BAL Zone Five qualifier opener in Kibaha.
Brazzaville puts finishing touches to gymnasium ahead of BAL and WBLA qualifiers
Final preparations are under way at the Henri-Elendé gymnasium in Brazzaville, where Road to BAL and WBLA Zone 4 qualifiers are scheduled from 24 to 28 October 2026.
Brazzaville races to finish arena for BAL and WBLA qualifiers
Workers at the Henri-Elendé gymnasium in Brazzaville are putting the finishing touches to the court before it hosts Road to BAL and WBLA Zone 4 qualifiers later this month.
Cospn chase Elite 16 spot on Road to BAL 2027
Madagascar's Club Omnisports de la Police Nationale head to Uganda for their Road to BAL 2027 East Division Group D opener, aiming for a top-two finish.
Three DRC clubs head to Brazzaville for Road to BAL and WBLA qualifiers
BC SCTP, BC CNSS and BC Hatari will represent the DRC in Brazzaville from 24 to 28 October, targeting spots in the BAL Elite 16 and the WBLA finals.
COSPN add Angolan and Nigerian players ahead of Road to BAL 2027 opener
Madagascar's COSPN have signed Angolan centre Jorge Filipe and Nigerian guard Ikena Okeke ahead of their Road to BAL Group D campaign in Hoima, Uganda.
BAL 2027 Qualifiers Tip Off on October 21 Across Five Host Cities
Qualifiers for the seventh Basketball Africa League season begin on October 21 and run through the Elite 16 in November, with more than 20 clubs competing in Libya, Brazzaville, Lusaka, Hoima, Abidjan and Nairobi.
Hoima to host Road to BAL qualifiers as Uganda targets continental stage
Uganda's Hoima City Arena will stage the Road to BAL Division D qualifiers from 21 to 25 October, with Namuwongo Blazers leading the host nation's challenge.
Namuwongo Blazers to host BAL East Division qualifiers in Hoima
Reigning Ugandan champions Namuwongo Blazers will host East Division Group D qualifiers at Hoima City Stadium Arena from October 21-25, seeking a path to the 2027 BAL season.
Madagascar's COSPN adds Angolan centre and American-Nigerian guard for Road to BAL
Reigning Madagascar champion COSPN has signed Angolan pivot Jorge Filipe and American-Nigerian guard Ikenna Okeke ahead of the Road to BAL 2027 qualifiers.
Road to BAL 2027 groups unveiled as qualification path opens
More than 20 clubs across five groups will compete from 21 October to 22 November 2026 for spots in the Elite 16, the final stage before the Basketball Africa League 2027.
BAL unveils renovated courts across Senegal and West Africa
The Basketball Africa League has announced the renovation of six African courts, including four in Senegal, as part of NBA Africa's plan to deliver 1,000 courts over ten years.
BAL renovates six African courts, four of them in Senegal
The Basketball Africa League has announced the renovation of six basketball courts across Africa, with four in Senegal and one each in Côte d'Ivoire and Nigeria, under NBA Africa's 1,000-court programme.
Senegalese duo Gueye and Ndiaye head into BAL 2027 qualifiers
Two Senegalese players have joined African clubs chasing a place at the Basketball Africa League 2027, with both group stages set for later this month.
Gueye and Ndiaye join clubs for BAL 2027 qualifiers
Two Senegalese internationals have signed for clubs heading into the Basketball Africa League 2027 qualifying phase across East and West Africa.
BAL renovates Owerri court in six-court grassroots project
A refurbished court in Owerri will become the second BAL4HER court in Africa when it is unveiled in December, with upgrades including new lighting and drainage.
Samba Dali Fall moves from ASC Ville de Dakar to JCA Kings Abidjan
Senegalese forward Samba Dali Fall has joined Ivory Coast club JCA Kings ahead of the next Road to BAL qualifying round.
Edrine Ekau joins Nam Blazers for Road to BAL campaign
Ugandan youngster Edrine Ekau has been added to the Namuwongo Blazers squad ahead of the Road to BAL qualifiers at Hoima City Arena, with the club targeting the Elite 16 stage.
BAL unveils six refurbished courts across Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal and Nigeria
The Basketball Africa League has opened six refurbished courts in three African countries, including the first two BAL4HER courts, as part of a long-term push with NBA Africa to deliver 1,000 venues continent-wide.
Cierra Dillard returns to Al Ahly Cairo for new season
Al Ahly Cairo have brought back American-Senegalese guard Cierra Dillard, who previously won the Egyptian League title and cup in 2026.
Nyeko confident Nam Blazers are better prepared for Road to BAL
Namuwongo Blazers head coach Stephen Nyeko says improved preparations and new additions leave his side ready to challenge for a BAL spot at the Road to BAL East in Hoima.
Blazers coach Lopez praises squad's fighting spirit ahead of Road to BAL
Namuwongo Blazers head coach Luis Lopez Hernandez has praised his players' attitude and willingness to learn as the Ugandan champions prepare for the Road to BAL tournament in Hoima.
BAL unveils six refurbished courts across Côte d'Ivoire, Nigeria and Senegal
The Basketball Africa League has opened six refurbished courts across Côte d'Ivoire, Nigeria and Senegal as part of a push to build or renovate 1,000 courts on the continent over the next decade.
Nam Blazers name Spanish coach Hernandez for Road to BAL
Ugandan champions Namuwongo Blazers have brought in Spanish coach Luis Lopez Hernandez ahead of their Road to BAL assignment in Hoima City Arena.