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The continent's basketball stories, from Lagos to Luanda, Dakar to Cairo.
Bakare calls for unified opposition ahead of October NBBF elections
Former D’Tigers coach Ayodele Bakare has urged Nigerian basketball stakeholders to form a single ticket before the NBBF elective congress, set for October 15, 2026.
Parakou storm into African University Games final with 96-52 rout
The University of Parakou will face the Guinean University Sports Federation in the men's basketball final at the African University Games in Cairo after a crushing win over Canada.
Benin men into final at 12th African University Games
Benin's men's basketball team will play Guinea in Tuesday's final at the 12th African University Games in Cairo after a 96–52 rout of University of Canada in the semi-finals.
Aminata Ndong carries YOG torch in Dakar ahead of 20th birthday
Senegalese point guard Aminata Ndong, who plays for ASC Ville de Dakar Basket, fulfilled a lifelong dream by carrying the Youth Olympic Games torch through her hometown.
Former NBA Africa and BAL executive Aïcha Diop joins ACG Advisory Board
African Collaborations Group has appointed Aïcha Diop, a former NBA Africa and Basketball Africa League executive, to its Advisory Board to help develop sport and entertainment districts across Africa.
Kenya names men's and women's 3x3 squads for Wuhan
Kenya has announced its men's and women's 3x3 squads for a tournament in Wuhan, blending experienced internationals with a fresh crop of university-based talent.
United States claim fifth consecutive women's basketball world title in Berlin
The United States beat France 97-79 in Berlin to win a fifth straight women's basketball world title, with Breanna Stewart finishing with 22 points and 10 rebounds.
MFM and Customs carry unbeaten runs into NBBF Women's Final 8 in Lagos
MFM and Nigeria Customs will arrive in Lagos for the 2026 Zenith Bank/NBBF Women's Premier League Final 8 as the only two unbeaten sides, with Dolphins sitting out the knockout stage.
Port Harcourt to host 2026 NPBL Final 4 from September 20–22
The NBBF has rescheduled the 2026 Nigeria Premier Basketball League Final 4 to Port Harcourt, where Rivers Hoopers, Maktown Flyers, Gboko City Chiefs and Aso Sky Hawks will contest a round-robin title decider.
NBBF elective congress under pressure as October 16 deadline looms
Basketball stakeholders warn that Nigeria risks administrative uncertainty and possible FIBA sanctions if its elective congress cannot be staged before the October 16 handover deadline.
Confidence drove Nigeria’s wheelchair basketball breakthrough, says captain
Captain Ijigbamigbe Gbemisola Olubisi says belief and unity powered Nigeria to their first Commonwealth Games wheelchair basketball victory and a quarter-final place.
Abdulmalik Impresses on Djurgården Debut After Record Move
Nigerian-born winger Abdul Abdulmalik came off the bench to help Djurgården thrash Haninge 7-1 in the Svenska Cupen, days after completing a record £1.5m move from Boreham Wood.
CNSS sign Ivorian star Traoré ahead of Coupe du Congo
Kinshasa provincial champions BC CNSS have turned to Côte d’Ivoire forward Adidjata Traoré to fill the gap left by Divine Pembe ahead of the 2026 Coupe du Congo.
LeBron James visits Luanda for E1 Series Grand Prix
The NBA's all-time leading scorer spent Sunday at the UIM E1 World Championship stop in Angola, meeting young basketball players while racing with Team AlUla.
LeBron James Arrives in Angola for First Visit to Africa
NBA star LeBron James landed in Luanda on Saturday ahead of an E1GP electric boat race, and spent his first day meeting Angolan business leaders and visiting the National Slavery Museum.
Bandalungwa defeat Mont-Ngafula to win Kin Street 24 basketball tournament
Bandalungwa beat Mont-Ngafula 34-28 in the final of the inaugural Kin Street 24 inter-communal basketball tournament in Kinshasa, earning a 500 US dollar prize.
Olympic flame for Youth Games arrives in Senegal as Lô hails historic moment
Senegal's Prime Minister Ahmadou Alhaminou Lô welcomed the Olympic flame for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, calling the occasion a historic step for the country and the continent.
Equity Dumas edge Umoja in Game Three to reach KBF semis
Equity Dumas sealed their place in the Kenya Basketball Federation League semifinals by beating Umoja 75-67 in the decisive Game Three of their quarterfinal series.
BC CNSS set sights on Coupe du Congo title after Kinshasa crown
Freshly crowned Kinshasa provincial champions, BC CNSS enter the Coupe du Congo declaring they compete only to win and satisfy their home fans in the capital.
Gilbert Arenas questions Jonathan Kuminga's $12.4m Timberwolves deal
Former NBA guard Gilbert Arenas has called for closer scrutiny of Jonathan Kuminga's two-year, $12.4 million contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves, suggesting the pay cut deserves investigation.
She Calls Game 2026 winners gain experience at Women’s World Cup in Berlin
Four winners of FIBA’s She Calls Game 2026 initiative have spent the Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin working in sports media roles alongside the federation’s editorial teams.
Dikko backs NBBF, rules out NFF-style purge after D’Tigress World Cup exit
National Sports Commission chairman Shehu Dikko has ruled out calls for mass resignations at the NBBF, saying reforms will be pursued with the board elected after October 15.
Zamfara Tertiary Institutions Forum Issues Two-Week Ultimatum to State Government
The Forum of Zamfara State Tertiary Institutions has given the state government a two-week ultimatum to address outstanding workers' demands, warning of possible industrial action.
Maluach and Ighodaro in line to replace injured Mark Williams at centre for Phoenix Suns
With Mark Williams set for a long absence after left shoulder surgery, Phoenix must turn to Khaman Maluach or Oso Ighodaro to start at centre.