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D’Tigress Name Final Squad for 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup
Coach Rena Wakama has trimmed her squad to 12 players for the World Cup in Germany, with Amy Okonkwo captaining Nigeria in Group B.
Rwanda Cup 2026 Confirmed for Early October
FERWABA has announced the third edition of the Rwanda Cup will tip off in early October, with men’s and women’s clubs invited to compete.
Josh Okogie to appear at Nonstop Summer Carnival in Atlanta
NBA guard Josh Okogie is set to feature on ATL Live to discuss the Nonstop Summer Carnival, a free community festival scheduled for Sunday, September 6 in Atlanta.
D'Tigress open Women's World Cup campaign against Korea
Nigeria's D'Tigress begin their FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup campaign on 4 September in Berlin, with France among their group opponents.
Ivory Coast to host FIBA 2027 World Cup qualifying window in Abidjan
Abidjan will stage the fifth window of the FIBA 2027 Basketball World Cup qualifiers in February 2027, with six African nations competing for two spots.
Guinea overpower Cameroon 90-67 to keep World Cup bid alive
Guinea tightened their grip on second place in Group E of the 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifiers with a 90-67 win over Cameroon.
Mali name 12-player squad for Women's Basketball World Cup in Berlin
The Aigles of Mali have arrived in Berlin for the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup, with veteran Nagnouma Coulibaly replacing her injured sister Mariam in the squad.
South Sudan to celebrate Bright Stars after Tunisia World Cup qualifiers sweep
South Sudan's Ministry of Youth and Sports will host a public celebration in Juba for the Bright Stars after their three consecutive wins in the FIBA World Cup qualifiers in Tunisia.
Bravehearts chase double at international basketball tournament in Lilongwe
Bravehearts Basketball Club hosts teams from five African nations in Lilongwe this weekend, with the women's side defending their title and the men aiming to go one better.
Shandong Heroes sign South Sudanese forward Nuni Omot
CBA side Shandong Heroes have signed Nuni Omot, a 31-year-old American with a South Sudanese passport and a Baylor graduate, ahead of the upcoming season. Omot arrives after a season in Libya and the Philippines.
Agada sets three-point record as Nigeria beat Cape Verde 100-84
Caleb Agada hit eight three-pointers off the bench to set a new FIBA World Cup African Qualifiers record as Nigeria beat Cape Verde.
DRC edge Egypt to keep World Cup 2027 qualification hopes alive
The DR Congo Léopards held off a late Egypt rally to win 77-75 in Dakar, preserving their chances in the 2027 World Cup qualifying campaign.
Tunisia fourth in World Cup qualifying group after difficult window in Radès
Tunisia sit fourth in Group E with 14 points after the Radès window, two behind Cameroon and South Sudan. Coach Adel Tlatli's side now waits on a February window to keep qualification hopes alive.
REG target FIBA Africa Zone 5 Women’s Club title after sealing domestic crown
Rwanda Energy Group have turned attention to the FIBA Africa Zone 5 Women’s Club Championship in November after sweeping The Hoops Rwanda 4-0 in the playoff final, capped by a 73-46 Game 4 win.
Kalu calls on Nigerians in Germany to back D’Tigress at FIBA Women’s World Cup
Nigeria’s Ezinne Kalu has asked supporters based near Berlin to turn out in force as D’Tigress open their 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup campaign this week.
Guinée beat Cameroun 90-67 to boost World Cup qualifying bid
Le Syli national secured a second consecutive win in the fourth window of the 2027 FIBA World Cup African Qualifiers, beating Cameroun 90-67 in Tunis to close within a point of Group E leaders.
Senegal overpower Mali 97-71 in World Cup qualifier
Jean-Jacques Boissy scored 26 points and Brancou Badio added 22 with eight assists as Senegal beat Mali 97-71 at Dakar Arena in Group F of the 2027 FIBA World Cup African Qualifiers.
D’Tigers crush Cape Verde 100-84 to revive World Cup qualifying hopes
Caleb Agada scored 26 points and Josh Okogie fell just short of a triple-double as Nigeria beat Cape Verde 100-84 at the Salle Multidisciplinaire de Radès to stay in contention for the 2027 FIBA World Cup.
South Sudan stay unbeaten as Cameroon fall in World Cup qualifiers
South Sudan closed the fourth window unbeaten with a win over Tunisia, while Cameroon slipped against Guinea and Nigeria revived its campaign against Cape Verde at Radès.
UCU Lady Canons claim record ninth Uganda NBL title
UCU Lady Canons sealed a 4-1 finals series win over JT Lady Jaguars with a 63-49 Game 5 victory at Lugogo Indoor Arena, capping a dominant postseason run.
Juba father renames infant son after South Sudan guard Carlik Jones
Inspired by Carlik Jones's late heroics against Tunisia, a Juba father has officially renamed his eight-month-old son Carlik Akuei Yuang to honour the Bright Stars talisman.
Senegal crush Mali 97-71 to reclaim Group F lead
Senegal beat Mali 97-71 in Dakar to overtake Côte d'Ivoire at the top of Group F in the 2027 FIBA World Cup African Qualifiers.
Omar Abada becomes all-time leading scorer in African qualifiers
Tunisia's Omar Abada has scored 474 points across three AfroBasket editions, the highest tally by any player in the African qualifiers.
Angola hand Côte d'Ivoire heaviest loss in almost a decade
Angola beat Côte d'Ivoire 91-70 in Dakar, the Ivorians' largest margin of defeat in nearly ten years, to go 6-3 in Group F.