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Record 25 Nigerian-born players on NBA opening-night rosters
The NBA’s 2026-27 opening-night rosters include a record 25 Nigerian-born players, while six D’Tigers players or eligible prospects were named.
Embiid hails Philadelphia defence after opening-night win over Knicks
Joel Embiid pointed to a second-half defensive lift as the Philadelphia 76ers held off the New York Knicks 106-100 in their season opener at Madison Square Garden.
Bramwel Muchina seeks to inspire Kenyan basketball
Nairobi City Thunder forward Bramwel Muchina wants to use his career to help basketball grow while establishing himself among Kenya’s leading players.
CosPN face Burundi’s Urunani BBC in BAL qualifier
Madagascar’s CosPN open their Road To BAL campaign against Urunani BBC of Burundi in Hoima City, Uganda, on 22 October.
Morocco men eliminated from Africa Table Tennis Championships in Tanger
Conflicting reports have left it unclear which opponent knocked Morocco's men's team out of the ITTF Africa Championships in Tanger, where individual and doubles events remain to be played.
Senegalese centre Ndoumbé Mbodj joins Friends BA for FIBA WBLA Zone 3 qualifiers
Senegal international Ndoumbé Mbodj has signed with Ivorian club Friend's Basketball Association ahead of the FIBA Women's Basketball League Africa Zone 3 qualifying tournament.
Three Kinshasa clubs selected for Brazzaville qualifiers
BC Onatra, BC CNSS and BC Hatari will represent the Democratic Republic of Congo at continental qualifiers in Brazzaville.
NBA opening-night rosters feature record 60-plus players with African roots
More than 60 NBA players born in Africa or with at least one parent from the continent are on 2026-27 opening-night rosters, including Adebayo, Embiid and Siakam.
Al Ittihad open Road to BAL campaign against Staouéli in Tripoli
Al Ittihad of Libya face Algeria's Nadi Basket Staouéli on Wednesday in their opening Road to BAL 2027 qualifier, the first of three games in three days at the Grande Salle in Tripoli.
Al Ittihad and Staoueli begin Road to BAL qualifiers
Al Ittihad and Nadi Basket Staoueli face each other in Tripoli, with the top two in Group A reaching the West Division Elite 16.
More than 60 NBA players with African roots as 2026-27 season opens
The NBA's 2026-27 opening-night rosters include a record 60-plus players with African roots, with Nigeria, Cameroon and the Republic of the Congo prominently represented.
Dislog Group and FRMBB seal four-season partnership to reshape Moroccan basketball
Dislog Group and the Royal Moroccan Basketball Federation have signed a four-season strategic partnership that renames the national league the Dislog Basket League and targets sporting revival.
Giants of Africa opens three new basketball courts in Rwanda
Three facilities will serve more than 9,500 people and give Giants of Africa a presence in every Rwandan province.
African roots in the NBA: Embiid, Siakam and the players to watch this season
From Joel Embiid and Pascal Siakam to emerging prospects, African basketball continues to shape the NBA landscape. A look at the continent's standard-bearers for the new season.
FIBA confirms Sam Ahmedu cleared to serve on NBBF Board
FIBA has informed the Nigeria Basketball Federation that no regulatory impediment prevents retired Col. Sam Ahmedu from sitting on the NBBF Board for the 2026–2030 term.
Ivorian teenager Potey Keani Evahn joins Real Jaén in Spain's third tier
The young Ivorian moves to Real Jaén CF in Spain's third division to continue his development and launch his professional career.
Reese stars as Atlanta Dream claim first WNBA Finals victory
Angel Reese scored 30 points and grabbed 16 rebounds as the Atlanta Dream beat the Golden State Valkyries 79-65 to level the WNBA Finals at 1-1.
Farmer-herder clashes threaten security and food production
Violence in Paikon-Kore has renewed scrutiny of efforts to resolve disputes over farmland, grazing routes and access to water in Nigeria.
APR WBC and Senegal’s Diop set the pace in WBLA Zone 5 Group B
Rwanda's APR WBC top Women's Basketball League Africa Zone 5 Group B after two opening wins in Kibaha, with Senegal captain Yacine Diop influential in both games.
Morocco launches DISLOG Basketball League with four-season partnership
The Royal Moroccan Basketball Federation and DISLOG Group have formalised a four-season partnership and unveiled the DISLOG Basketball League during a press conference in Rabat-Salé.
LeBron James joins Philadelphia 76ers in pursuit of fifth NBA title
LeBron James begins his 24th NBA season at age 41 with the Philadelphia 76ers, signing a two-year deal as he targets a first championship for the franchise since 1983.
Wembanyama sets MVP target as Spurs open season against Oklahoma City
The French forward said winning the MVP award is a major goal this season, though the Finals defeat to the Knicks has sharpened his focus on the collective.
Gabon U20 set for Cameroon semi-final at UNIFFAC tournament
Gabon's U20 side earned their last-four place via a draw, setting up a meeting with group A winners Cameroon at the Olembe stadium.
Nabaya receive flag before BAL 2027 West Division qualifiers
Guinea's Nabaya Basket Club were handed the national flag by the Guinean basketball federation ahead of the BAL 2027 West Division qualifiers in Tripoli.