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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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National teamsVoice of Nigeria

New NBBF President Abdullahi Pledges Grassroots Reform and Unity

Mustapha Abdullahi, elected NBBF president with 40 of 48 votes, has outlined a reform agenda spanning grassroots development, player welfare and women's basketball ahead of his 100-day plan.

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National teamsEye Radio

South Sudan edged by Senegal in tight qualifying clash

Gorgui Dieng's 17 points and 15 rebounds lifted Senegal past South Sudan 69-66, tightening the race for a World Cup place.

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Africans abroadSportPesa Blog

Okot watches from bench as Atlanta Dream lose WNBA Finals opener to Valkyries

Kenya's Madina Okot remained on the bench as Atlanta fell 68-64 to Golden State in Game One of the WNBA Finals, extending the Dream's losing run in championship games.

Clubs & federationsCitizen Digital

NBA Africa and AFD train 100 Kenyan teachers on disability-inclusive basketball

One hundred Kenyan teachers took part in a disability-inclusive basketball programme run by NBA Africa, AFD and the Kenya Red Cross at Kitengela.

Aerial view of an indoor gymnasium being readied for competition, with new hoops mounted, court lines freshly painted, and tools scattered across the floor.
BALSport News Africa

Brazzaville races to finish arena for BAL and WBLA qualifiers

Workers at the Henri-Elendé gymnasium in Brazzaville are putting the finishing touches to the court before it hosts Road to BAL and WBLA Zone 4 qualifiers later this month.

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National teamsbsnsports.com.ng

Bakare: peace cannot come at expense of justice in NBBF election dispute

Former D'Tigers coach Ayodele Bakare has insisted aggrieved stakeholders must be free to challenge the 2026 NBBF elections without being condemned for seeking redress.

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National teamsmichezo afrika

Nigeria fall to Poland as DPR Korea chase historic fifth title

Nigeria's Flamingos lost 2-1 to Poland on the opening day of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Rabat, while DPR Korea thrashed Puerto Rico 6-0.

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BALNewsmada

Cospn chase Elite 16 spot on Road to BAL 2027

Madagascar's Club Omnisports de la Police Nationale head to Uganda for their Road to BAL 2027 East Division Group D opener, aiming for a top-two finish.

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National teamsAllAfrica

Mustapha Abdullahi elected NBBF president, pledges to grow Nigerian basketball

Dr Mustapha Abdullahi won the NBBF presidency with 48 votes, beating Olumide Oyedeji 8-0 and promising to expand opportunities for young players.

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BALActualite.cd

Three DRC clubs head to Brazzaville for Road to BAL and WBLA qualifiers

BC SCTP, BC CNSS and BC Hatari will represent the DRC in Brazzaville from 24 to 28 October, targeting spots in the BAL Elite 16 and the WBLA finals.

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Africans abroadEurohoops

Sixers convert Tacko Fall to two-way contract

The Philadelphia 76ers have turned the Senegalese centre's Exhibit 10 deal into a two-way deal ahead of the regular season.

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Africans abroadTalkBasket

Antetokounmpo revises view on Heat coach Spoelstra after joining Miami

Giannis Antetokounmpo says his perception of Erik Spoelstra has changed since his move from Milwaukee to Miami, describing the coach as supportive and honest.

Africans abroadBeBasket

Ndiaye sparks Olympiakos overtime win at Barcelona

Sasha Vezenkov praised Senegalese forward Mbaye Ndiaye after the former ASVEL man posted 27 PIR in Olympiakos' 105-100 overtime victory at Barcelona in the EuroLeague.

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BALNewsmada

COSPN add Angolan and Nigerian players ahead of Road to BAL 2027 opener

Madagascar's COSPN have signed Angolan centre Jorge Filipe and Nigerian guard Ikena Okeke ahead of their Road to BAL Group D campaign in Hoima, Uganda.

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National teamsTHISDAYLIVE

New NBBF Vice President Udezue Pledges Service to All Six Zones

Ugo Udezue, elected unopposed as Nigeria Basketball Federation vice president on October 15, says the new board is committed to balanced development across all six zones and the FCT.

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National teamsWiwSport

Senegal wheelchair basketball international Issa Dia signs with Greek club A.O. Kabaa

Senegalese wheelchair basketball international Issa Dia has signed with Greek Division 1 side A.O. Kabaa, marking a new chapter for the country's paralympic talent abroad.

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Clubs & federationsCapital FM Africa

NBA Africa turns Nairobi matatus into hoops roadshow

NBA Africa has wrapped a branded Nganya and mall activations across Nairobi ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season, highlighted by a start-of-season watch party on Oct. 20.

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National teamsEye Radio

South Sudan beaten by Serbia at FIBA World Cup, knockout hopes hinge on China result

South Sudan slipped to an 83-115 defeat against Serbia at the FIBA World Cup and now depends on China's result against Puerto Rico to keep alive their hopes of advancing.

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Clubs & federationsLEADERSHIP Newspapers

Power Outages Mar Opening Day of Zenith Bank NBBF League Final 8

Three matches opened the women's Final 8 in Nigeria, but repeated power failures and a three-hour delay overshadowed results from MFM, First Bank, Sky Queens and Nigeria Customs.

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BALDakar92

BAL 2027 Qualifiers Tip Off on October 21 Across Five Host Cities

Qualifiers for the seventh Basketball Africa League season begin on October 21 and run through the Elite 16 in November, with more than 20 clubs competing in Libya, Brazzaville, Lusaka, Hoima, Abidjan and Nairobi.

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BALUganda Media Centre

Hoima to host Road to BAL qualifiers as Uganda targets continental stage

Uganda's Hoima City Arena will stage the Road to BAL Division D qualifiers from 21 to 25 October, with Namuwongo Blazers leading the host nation's challenge.

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Africans abroadSports247 Nigeria

Nneka Ogwumique Wins Record Fifth Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award in Final WNBA Season

Nigeria-born Los Angeles Sparks star Nneka Ogwumike has claimed her fifth Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award in her farewell WNBA season, polling 38 votes to beat Rebecca Allen into second place.

A gavel and bell lie on a scorer's table in front of a basketball hoop styled as a ballot box, on a green, white and black patterned background, evoking a disputed federation election.
National teamsAllAfrica

Uneasy calm as NBBF election heads into Abuja vote amid disputes

FIBA set an October 15 deadline for Nigerian basketball's elective congress as presidential candidates petitioned President Tinubu over alleged irregularities in the process.

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National teamsAllAfrica

Abdullahi elected NBBF president, replaces Kida

Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi has been elected president of the Nigeria Basketball Federation, succeeding two-term leader Ahmedu Musa Kida at a congress in Abuja.