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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 teamsfiba.basketball

No team yet qualified for FIBA World Cup 2027 from Africa

After 18 matches in Rades and Dakar, all 12 African sides still chasing one of the five places reserved for the continent at the 2027 World Cup in Qatar.

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Africans abroadbolavip.com

Kuminga handed clear starting role at Timberwolves, says agent

Agent Aaron Turner says Jonathan Kuminga will start at power forward for Minnesota alongside LaMelo Ball, Anthony Edwards, Jaden McDaniels and Rudy Gobert.

Africans abroadsportingnews.com

Thibodeau warned Diabate over early NBA draft decision

Charlotte Hornets centre Moussa Diabate says Tom Thibodeau told him before the 2022 draft that declaring early had cost him a first-round spot.

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National teamsAPS - Agence de Presse Sénégalaise

Senegal edge Angola 84-82 in World Cup qualifier thriller in Dakar

Brancou Badio scored 24 points as Senegal rallied past reigning African champions Angola 84-82 at Dakar Arena in the FIBA World Cup 2027 qualifiers.

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National teamswiwsport

Senegal stun Angola 84-82 with late Badio three in World Cup qualifier

Brancou Badio's late three-pointer sealed an 84-82 win for Senegal over African champions Angola, giving the Lions their first victory of the World Cup 2027 qualifying window.

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Clubs & federationsLEADERSHIP Newspapers

Rivers Hoopers Sign Tunisian Guard Abada Ahead of NPBL Title Push

Rivers Hoopers have added veteran Tunisian guard Abada to their roster as they prepare for another NPBL championship run after last season's final loss.

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NBABleacher Report

Timberwolves Acquire Williams From Jazz in Salary-Cap Driven Deal

Minnesota added former lottery pick Williams and reshaped its wing rotation, while shedding salary to stay below the NBA's second apron after re-signing Jonathan Kuminga.

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National teamsnaijanews.com

D’Tigers Fall 82-79 to South Sudan in World Cup Qualifiers

Nigeria’s D’Tigers suffered a second straight defeat in the 2027 FIBA World Cup African Qualifiers, going down 82-79 to South Sudan in Radès, Tunisia.

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D'Tigers lose 78-62 to Cameroon in World Cup qualifying opener

Nigeria's D'Tigers opened the second round of the FIBA World Cup 2027 African Qualifiers with a 78-62 defeat to Cameroon in Tunisia.

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National teamskoaci.com

Ivory Coast edge Mali 83-77 in Dakar to top World Cup qualifying group

Ivory Coast's Elephants opened the second round of FIBA World Cup 2027 qualifiers with an 83-77 win over Mali in Dakar, taking over first place in Group F.

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National teamsolympics.com

Brancou Badio spearheads Senegal's World Cup qualifying push

Senegal point guard Brancou Badio heads into the second round of FIBA World Cup 2027 qualifiers as the African zone's leading scorer.

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Africans abroadBeBasket

Kanouté stars for Mali despite loss to Ivory Coast

Orléans guard Siriman Kanouté scored 23 points but Mali fell 77-83 to Ivory Coast in World Cup 2027 qualifying. Kanouté finished as top scorer of the game.

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Africans abroadwiwsport

Ibou Badji extends with Shenzhen Leopards in CBA

Senegalese centre Ibou Badji has re-signed with the Shenzhen Leopards after averaging 7.5 points and 3 blocks in his first CBA season.

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National teamsPremium Times Nigeria

D’Tigers seek response against South Sudan after Cameroon defeat

Nigeria’s D’Tigers face South Sudan in Radès on Friday after a 78-62 loss to Cameroon left their 2027 FIBA World Cup qualification campaign under pressure.

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National teamsfiba.basketball

Egypt stun Senegal in Africa World Cup qualifiers

Egypt handed Senegal a shock defeat in the second round of the FIBA Basketball World Cup African qualifiers, snapping the hosts' five-game winning streak in Dakar.

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National teamsfiba.basketball

Missi powers Cameroon past Nigeria in Radès

Yves Missi scored 24 points as Cameroon limited Nigeria across all four quarters to claim a 78-62 win and move to the top of Group E.

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National teamsfiba.basketball

South Sudan edge Guinea with pace and shooting

Carlik Jones scored 18 points as South Sudan overcame a spirited Guinea comeback to win 81-71 in Radès and improve to 5-2 in Group E.

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Africans abroadESPN

Mystics star Iriafen credits Nigerian mindset for rapid WNBA rise

Washington Mystics forward Kiki Iriafen says the mentality she inherited from her Nigerian parents has shaped her basketball career and pushed her through two strong WNBA seasons.

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Clubs & federationsCitizen Digital

Kenya and South Sudan win 3x3 basketball titles at ANOCA Zone V Youth Games

Kenya's Under-17 girls and South Sudan's boys claimed 3x3 basketball gold at the ANOCA Zone Five Youth Games, which concluded at Kenyatta University.

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National teamsafrobasket.com

Carlik Jones leads South Sudan past Guinea in World Cup 2027 qualifier

South Sudan built a 27-point cushion behind Carlik Jones's three-pointer and held off Guinea's second-half rally for an 81-71 win in Rades.