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African basketball, every day

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

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Clubs & federationshttps://streamlinefeed.co.ke/

Tanzania Vice-President Ndejembi Accepts Basketball Patronage

Tanzania's Vice-President has formally taken on the role of basketball patron, calling on musicians and business leaders to back franchises and invest in facilities across the country.

Flat silhouettes of players in a decisive basketball moment: a jump shot is released toward the hoop during a women's league game, defenders contesting on a lined court.
BALCapital FM Africa

KPA bounce back with WBLA win over Dynamo

Kenya Ports Authority recovered from an opening loss to defeat Burundi's Dynamo Basketball 75-68 in Kibaha, with Alima Doumbia scoring 20 points.

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Clubs & federationsThe Star, Kenya

100 Kenyan teachers trained in disability-inclusive basketball coaching

Educators took part in the Basketball Experience Disability Inclusion Teachers' Awareness Day in Kitengela, a joint initiative by AFD Group and NBA Africa.

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BALBusiness explainer

Soweto Panthers confirmed as South Africa's Road to BAL 2027 entry

FIBA Africa has formally confirmed Soweto Panthers as South Africa's representative for the Road to BAL 2027 following their 2026 BNL title.

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Africans abroadBasketUSA

Jaylen Brown and Tacko Fall Reunite with the Sixers in Philadelphia

A trip to Morocco with the NBPA last June has led Jaylen Brown, Tacko Fall and Jabari Walker to the same Philadelphia locker room, strengthening bonds that began off the court.

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National teamsEye Radio

South Sudan favourites to qualify for Basketball World Cup, FIBA says

South Sudan need only one win in Group F at the African Qualifiers in Alexandria, Egypt, to reach this year's Basketball World Cup in Indonesia, Japan and the Philippines.

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BALEWN

BSA rejects Soweto Panthers selection for Road to BAL 2027

Basketball South Africa has formally objected to the Basketball National League's choice of the Soweto Panthers as South Africa's representative, insisting the Johannesburg Giants are the rightful national champions.

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Clubs & federationsCitizen Digital

KPA and Equity Hawks fall to Rwandan sides in WBLA Zone Five openers

Kenyan clubs KPA and Equity Hawks lost their opening games at the WBLA Zone Five qualifiers in Tanzania, both defeated by Rwandan opposition.

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BALMoov.Mg

COSPN adds two foreign players for Road to BAL opener in Hoima

Madagascar's COSPN has signed Angolan pivot Jorge Filipe and Nigerian guard Ikena Okeke ahead of its Road to BAL 2027 first-round Group D campaign in Hoima City.

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National teamsBlueprint Newspapers

Ex-D’Tigers captain Oyedeji appeals NBBF election result

Former Nigeria captain Olumide Oyedeji has asked the NBBF Election Appeals Committee to void the 2026 federation election and order a fresh vote.

Africans abroadBeBasket

Cameroon centre Christian Koloko joins Crvena Zvezda Belgrade

Cameroon centre Christian Koloko has signed with Crvena Zvezda Belgrade to strengthen the Serbian club's frontcourt ahead of the EuroLeague season.

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BALCapital FM Africa

Equity Bank hammered 91-56 by Rwanda’s APR in WBLA qualifiers

Kenya’s Equity Bank fell 91-56 to Rwanda’s APR in the Women’s Basketball League Africa Zone V qualifiers in Kibaha, led by Olivette Tumukunde’s 17 points for the Rwandan side.

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BALThe Libya Observer

Tripoli to host BAL Western Division qualifiers starting October 21

Tripoli’s Grand Sports Hall will welcome eight clubs, including hosts Al-Ittihad, for the BAL Western Division preliminary qualifiers, with the top two from each group advancing to the Elite 16.

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Clubs & federationsSport News Africa

Al Ittihad claim Damascus invitational before BAL qualifiers

Libyan club Al Ittihad beat Alexandria Union of Egypt 88-85 in the Damascus friendly tournament final ahead of the Road to BAL qualifiers in Tripoli.

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National teamsWiwSport

Senegal to host 2027 Africa Wheelchair Basketball Cup in Dakar

Dakar will stage the men's Africa Wheelchair Basketball Cup in August 2027, serving as the sole qualifier for the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games.

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Clubs & federationshttps://malijet.com/

Stade Malien and Attar Club to meet in Mali Cup men's final

Stade Malien will defend its Mali Cup title against Attar Club de Kidal, while the women's final sets up a rematch between Stade Malien and Djoliba AC.

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Clubs & federationsSport News Africa

Al Ittihad claim Damascus friendly trophy ahead of Road to BAL qualifiers

Libya's Al Ittihad beat Union of Alexandria 88-85 in the Damascus friendly final, a morale-boosting result before their Road to BAL campaign opens on 21 October in Tripoli.

Africans abroadBeBasket

Ndiaye and Francisco shine as Olympiacos and Panathinaikos stay perfect in Greece

Mbaye Ndiaye produced 12 points and six rebounds for Olympiakos against the Vikos Falcons, while Sylvain Francisco scored 15 points in 13 minutes for Panathinaikos against Peristeri.

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National teamsSenego.com

Senegal to host Africa men's wheelchair basketball Cup in 2027

Dakar will stage the Africa men's wheelchair basketball Cup from 19 to 29 August 2027, the sole qualifier for the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games.

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BALCapital FM Africa

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.

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Africans abroadBeBasket

Tacko Fall Returns to NBA with Two-Way Contract at Philadelphia 76ers

Senegalese centre Tacko Fall has signed a two-way contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, four years after his last NBA appearance.

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BALSport News Africa

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.

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National teamsBlueprint Newspapers

Bakare tells peace advocates: justice must come first in NBBF elections row

Former D'Tigers coach Ayodele Bakare has rejected calls to bury the NBBF election dispute, insisting that pursuing accountability is not the same as rejecting peace.

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Clubs & federationsThe Libya Observer

Al-Ittihad crowned Damascus International Tournament champions

Libya's Al-Ittihad edged Egypt's Al-Ittihad Alexandria 88-85 in the Damascus International Tournament final, with Fouad Abou Chakra named Best Coach and Mohammed Al-Saadi Best Player.