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The continent's basketball stories, from Lagos to Luanda, Dakar to Cairo.
CNSS beat Hatari 61-53 to win Coupe du Congo women's final in Kinshasa
BC CNSS overcame a halftime deficit against BC Hatari to claim the women's title at the 43rd Coupe du Congo, played at the Stade des Martyrs gymnasium.
Lionnes in Olympic Mode as Rugby Sevens and Tennis News Round Out the Week
A round-up from wiwsport covers the Senegal women's basketball side's Olympic preparation, the Africa Rugby Sevens tournament, and the latest from the tennis circuit.
Allan Jeanne-Rose targets ASA championship after strong season opener
The French league forward opened his season with 21 points and 13 rebounds, but insists team success outweighs any individual performance.
BC CNSS retain Congo women's Cup with win over Hatari
ASB CNSS beat BC Hatari 61-53 on Sunday at the Stade des Martyrs gymnasium to win the 43rd edition of the women's Coupe du Congo.
Thunder one win from KBF title defence after beating KPA 73-63
Nairobi City Thunder took a 2-0 lead in the KBF Men's Premier League finals by defeating Kenya Ports Authority 73-63 in Game Two at the Makande Gymnasium.
Embiid eyes peak in spring as new-look 76ers open camp
Joel Embiid says he feels healthy entering the 2026-27 season and wants to play as much as possible while building toward his best form in April and May for Philadelphia.
James and Brown settle in as 76ers tip off new era
LeBron James says Philadelphia was one of five teams he considered in free agency, while Jaylen Brown stresses sacrifice as the 76ers reshape their roster.
Dekedda SC win as Somali basketball returns after 35 years
Dekedda SC beat Heegan SC 80-64 at Mogadishu's Wiish Stadium to win the 2026 General Daud Cup, Somalia's first competitive basketball tournament in more than 35 years.
FEBACO declares BC New Generation case closed after Kinshasa assembly
The Congolese federation says the dispute with BC New Generation is settled by its regulations, leaving the club relegated and still owing money.
Khaman Maluach pushes for Suns starting centre role after Williams injury
Phoenix guard Devin Booker says the 20-year-old South Sudanese centre has made the biggest leap of anyone on the Suns roster this offseason.
Booker hails Maluach's offseason leap with Suns
Devin Booker says Phoenix centre Khaman Maluach has made the biggest leap of anyone on the roster this summer, raising hopes of a bigger sophomore role.
Philadelphia 76ers fans react to first look at LeBron, Embiid, Brown and Maxey lineup
Philadelphia 76ers supporters have shared mixed reactions to the first image of LeBron James, Joel Embiid, Jaylen Brown, Tyrese Maxey and V.J. Edgecombe together ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season.
Zenith Bank NBBF Women’s League Final 8 Tips Off in Lagos
Eight Nigerian clubs have booked their places at the 2026 Zenith Bank NBBF Women’s Basketball League Final 8, set for the National Stadium Indoor Sports Hall in Surulere, Lagos, from September 28 to October 3.
Nigerian basketball stakeholders demand free NBBF election amid manipulation claims
Stakeholders in Nigerian basketball are calling on the National Sports Commission to intervene in alleged manipulation of the upcoming NBBF election by incumbent president Musa Kida.
Nairobi City Thunder move within one win of KNBL title defence
Defending champions Nairobi City Thunder lead KPA 2-0 in the National Men's Basketball Premier League final after a 73-63 victory in Mombasa.
Arike Ogunbowale’s Nigerian roots and family behind her rise
The Dallas Wings star grew up in a Nigerian-American household in Milwaukee, shaped by parents who built athletic careers of their own before guiding her path.
CAF reschedules 2026 Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations in Senegal
The 2026 Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations in Senegal has been moved to 28 November-6 December to avoid clashing with the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games.
BC CNSS retain Congo Cup with 61-53 victory over BC Hatari
BC CNSS won the 43rd Congo Cup final on Sunday, beating BC Hatari 61-53 at the Gymnase jumelé of the Stade des Martyrs in Kinshasa.
Boca Juniors overpower injury-hit RSSB Tigers for Intercontinental Cup bronze
Club Atletico Boca Juniors crushed a depleted RSSB Tigers 93-62 to finish third at the FIBA Intercontinental Cup in Beijing, returning South America to the podium.
Ejike Ugboaja Declares NBBF Presidency Bid, Demands Fair Vote
Former D’Tigers forward Ejike Ugboaja has announced he will run for NBBF president, urging stakeholders to ensure a transparent election ahead of the October 15 congress in Abuja.
Ousmane Diop helps Milano open LBA season with win over Trieste
Ousmane Diop contributed five points, five rebounds and three assists in 13 minutes as EA7 Milano came from seven down to beat Trieste 83-79 in their LBA opener.
Ighodaro makes case for Phoenix Suns starting centre role
Oso Ighodaro is emerging as an option to start at centre while Mark Williams remains sidelined, offering Phoenix a different skill set.
Khaman Maluach poised for larger role as Suns lose Mark Williams to surgery
Phoenix will be without starting centre Mark Williams for several months after labrum surgery, opening the door for second-year big man Khaman Maluach to step up.
Kenya’s Madina Okot Makes WNBA Playoff Debut as Atlanta Dream Beat Mystics
Kenyan forward Madina Okot made her first WNBA playoff appearance off the bench as the Atlanta Dream beat the Washington Mystics 92-77 in Game One of their best-of-three series.