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

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NBA2 Oct 2026BeBasket

Embiid takes swipe at Brown as Sixers tensions surface early

Joel Embiid has fired back at new Philadelphia teammate Jaylen Brown in an ESPN interview, reviving off-court tension before the NBA season begins.

Africans abroad2 Oct 2026WiwSport

Mbaye Ndiaye posts 23 points for Olympiacos in EuroLeague loss to Bologna

Mbaye Ndiaye scored 23 points in 20 minutes off the bench for Olympiacos against Virtus Bologna, though the Greek side fell 96-94 in EuroLeague action.

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NBA2 Oct 2026TalkBasket

Embiid says winning is his priority as 76ers chase title

Joel Embiid has framed a championship as his central goal, with LeBron James joining Philadelphia on a two-year minimum deal to support that push.

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Clubs & federations2 Oct 2026africa.businessinsider.com

NBA closes its only African elite academy in Senegal as training hub moves to Abu Dhabi

The NBA has shut its Senegal-based academy, the continent's sole elite training facility, shifting development to a new global centre in Abu Dhabi.

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Clubs & federations2 Oct 2026Kawarji.com

Tunisia Pro A basketball: third-round fixtures and standings

Round three of the Tunisian Pro A basketball championship takes place this weekend, headlined by JS Kairouanaise against Club Africain.

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Clubs & federations2 Oct 2026aljazeera.com

NBA shuts Africa training academy, two former staff criticise decision

The NBA has closed its only elite academy in Africa, based in Senegal, and will move all training to a new global facility in Abu Dhabi. Former staff say the move damages young African players.

Africans abroad2 Oct 2026BasketUSA

Suns exercise rookie options on Ryan Dunn and Khaman Maluach

Phoenix has activated the fourth year of Ryan Dunn's rookie deal and the third year of Khaman Maluach's contract, locking both players in through 2027/28.

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National teams2 Oct 2026Realnews Magazine

NBBF President Kida marks Nigeria's 66th independence anniversary

Nigerian Basketball Federation president Ahmadu Musa Kida has joined the country's 66th independence celebrations, praising the basketball community and praying for continued unity.

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Africans abroad2 Oct 2026Mozzart Sport Kenya

Okot helps Atlanta Dream reach first WNBA semifinal since 2018

Kenyan centre Madina Okot came off the bench as Atlanta Dream swept Washington Mystics to book a semifinal date with New York Liberty.

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Africans abroad2 Oct 2026BeBasket

Ndiaye posts 23 points as Olympiakos fall to Virtus Bologna in EuroLeague

Senegal international Mbaye Ndiaye scored 23 points off the bench for Olympiakos in a EuroLeague loss to Virtus Bologna, setting a string of personal bests.

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BAL2 Oct 2026Dakar92

BAL and PETROSEN open renovated court at Gaston Berger University in Saint-Louis

The Basketball Africa League and PETROSEN have inaugurated a renovated basketball court at Université Gaston Berger in Saint-Louis, the first of six planned court projects across Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire and Nigeria.

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Clubs & federations2 Oct 2026ACLSports

Customs, MFM, First Bank and Aso Sky Queens reach Women’s Premier League semifinals

Nigeria Customs, MFM, First Bank and Aso Sky Queens have booked their places in the semifinals of the 2026 NBBF/Zenith Bank Women’s Premier Basketball League after dominant wins on Day 2.

Africans abroad1 Oct 2026BeBasket

Gabby Williams finishes second in WNBA Defensive Player of the Year voting

France captain Gabby Williams placed second in the WNBA Defensive Player of the Year race, trailing Atlanta Dream's Angel Reese.

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Africans abroad1 Oct 2026TalkBasket

Ogunbowale scores 45 as Wings level series with overtime win over Valkyries

Arike Ogunbowale poured in a WNBA playoff-record 45 points as Dallas beat the Golden State Valkyries 108-100 in Game 2, evening the first-round series at 1-1.

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BAL1 Oct 2026The New Times

Uwitonze joins Spintex Knights for Road to BAL 2027

Rwandan shooting guard Justin Uwitonze has signed with Ghanaian champions Spintex Knights ahead of the 2027 Basketball Africa League qualifying rounds.

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Africans abroad1 Oct 2026BasketUSA

Wembanyama rejects sports betting deals, criticises promotion trend

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama has ruled out promoting sports betting platforms, calling it sad that some players choose to do so.

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Clubs & federations1 Oct 2026The Eastleigh Voice

NBA closes Africa Academy in Senegal, shifts programme to Abu Dhabi

The NBA has ended its eight-year academy in Senegal, relocating player development to its Global Academy in Abu Dhabi while keeping the Basketball Africa League on the continent.

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Clubs & federations1 Oct 2026AllAfrica

First Bank edge Victoria Queens 68-57 in Zenith League Final 8 opener

First Bank's Elephant Ladies opened the 2026 NBBF/Zenith Bank Women's Basketball League Final 8 with a 68-57 win over newcomers Victoria Queens in Lagos.

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BAL1 Oct 2026Seneweb

BAL and partners refurbish basketball hall at Saint-Louis university

The Basketball Africa League has inaugurated a renovated basketball court at Gaston Berger University in Saint-Louis, Senegal, as part of a community sports infrastructure programme.

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BAL1 Oct 2026Seneweb

BAL renovates basketball hall at Saint-Louis university

The Basketball Africa League has inaugurated a refurbished basketball court at Gaston Berger University in Saint-Louis, Senegal, as part of its community sports infrastructure programme.

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Clubs & federations1 Oct 2026Seneweb

Two Senegal basketball players killed in highway crash near Dakar

Two professional basketball players died and the driver was left unconscious after their vehicle skidded and split apart on a highway near the HLM health centre in Dakar.

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National teams1 Oct 2026LEADERSHIP Newspapers

Hassan calls for fresh leadership as NBBF election approaches

A former player says the NBBF should choose competence over familiarity in its 2026 election, urging candidates to be judged on ideas and results rather than tenure.

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Africans abroad1 Oct 2026BasketUSA

Ogunbowale scores 45 as Wings level series against Valkyries

Dallas guard Arike Ogunbowale sets a new WNBA playoff scoring record with 45 points, including a late three-pointer over Gabby Williams, to even the series at 1-1.

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Clubs & federations1 Oct 2026Realnews Magazine

MFM, First Bank open Final 8 with wins in Surulere

MFM Basketball Club and First Bank opened the Zenith Bank Women’s Basketball Premier League Final 8 with commanding wins, though organisational issues delayed the start of play in Surulere.