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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 & federationsThe Kenya Times

NBA Africa and AFD Basketball Programme Reaches 103,340 Children in Kenya

A joint NBA Africa and AFD initiative has reached more than 103,000 children in 128 Kenyan schools, with its 2026 finals held in Nairobi.

Still life on a hardwood court: a basketball, children's sneakers, a clipboard with plain X-O marks, a whistle, a draped net and a jersey, evoking a youth coaching programme.
Clubs & federationsCitizen Digital

Basketball Experience programme reaches 103,000 children in Kenya

The Basketball Experience initiative has reached 103,340 children across four Kenyan counties since launch, with its 2026 finals held in Kasarani, Nairobi.

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National teamsDailysport.co.ke

Kenya launches 53-strong campaign for Dakar Youth Olympic Games

Kenya has unveiled a 53-athlete delegation for the 2026 Dakar Youth Olympic Games, the country's largest ever, with women making up nearly 79 percent of the squad.

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Clubs & federationsFIBA

Eight teams open 2026 WBLA qualifying race in Dar es Salaam

Eight clubs from four East African countries begin the FIBA Women's Basketball League Africa qualifiers in Dar es Salaam, with the top two advancing to Cairo.

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National teamsTalkBasket

Five areas that could decide D'Tigers' World Cup qualifying campaign

With Qatar 2027 looming, Nigeria's path to the FIBA Basketball World Cup will hinge on guard play, ball movement, defence, shooting and bench depth across a demanding qualifying schedule.

Africans abroadMozzart Sport Kenya

Kenya's Adhiambo joins Chinese side Henan after back-to-back MVP awards

Two-time Mozzart Kenya Cup MVP Veronica Adhiambo has signed with Chinese Super League club Henan Women's Volleyball Club, arriving ahead of her official unveiling.

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National teamsAllAfrica

Abdullahi elected NBBF president as court challenge and protests cloud vote

Mustapha Abdullahi won 40 of 48 votes to defeat Olumide Oyedeji in a disputed NBBF election in Abuja, with a federal court challenge and allegations of irregularities hanging over the result.

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BALNewVision.co.ug

Namuwongo Blazers to host BAL East Division qualifiers in Hoima

Reigning Ugandan champions Namuwongo Blazers will host East Division Group D qualifiers at Hoima City Stadium Arena from October 21-25, seeking a path to the 2027 BAL season.

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BAL2424.mg

Madagascar's COSPN adds Angolan centre and American-Nigerian guard for Road to BAL

Reigning Madagascar champion COSPN has signed Angolan pivot Jorge Filipe and American-Nigerian guard Ikenna Okeke ahead of the Road to BAL 2027 qualifiers.

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Clubs & federationsCongoquotidien.com

FIBA Africa U16 camp returns to Abidjan for second edition

FIBA Africa is hosting its under-16 basketball camp in Abidjan this October, with 40 players from 20 African countries plus 15 Ivorians set to train at the Palais des Sports de Treichville.

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National teamsRealnews Magazine

New NBBF President Abdullahi Pledges Reforms for Nigerian Basketball

Mustapha Abdullahi has been elected President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation, defeating former D'Tigers captain Olumide Oyedeji by 40 votes to eight, and outlining an ambitious reform agenda.

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BALBeBasket

Road to BAL 2027 groups unveiled as qualification path opens

More than 20 clubs across five groups will compete from 21 October to 22 November 2026 for spots in the Elite 16, the final stage before the Basketball Africa League 2027.

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Clubs & federationsMédia sportif

Kriol Star to meet Al Ittihad in Tripoli BAL qualifier

Cape Verdean side Kriol Star face Libyan club Al Ittihad on 22 October in Group A of the FIBA Africa Champions Clubs Road to BAL 2027 in Tripoli.

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Clubs & federationsPunch Newspapers

Rivers Hoopers forward Offia eyes BAL after NPBL award

Rivers Hoopers forward Abel Offia, the 2026 Nigeria Premier Basketball League MVP, says he wants to compete in the Basketball Africa League after his domestic triumph.

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Clubs & federationsMyJoyOnline

Spintex Knights begin Road to BAL campaign in Tripoli

Ghana's Spintex Knights open their Road to BAL qualifying campaign in Tripoli on 21 October, aiming to become the first Ghanaian club to reach the Basketball Africa League.

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Africans abroadhttps://www.afrobasket.com/

Senegal's Gueye signs with defending NBL champion Namuwongo Blazers

Senegalese power forward Makhtar Gueye has joined Uganda's Namuwongo Blazers after a season in Tunisia that ended with a Tunisian Cup title.

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BALSeneweb

BAL unveils renovated courts across Senegal and West Africa

The Basketball Africa League has announced the renovation of six African courts, including four in Senegal, as part of NBA Africa's plan to deliver 1,000 courts over ten years.

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National teamsSport News Africa

Abidjan hosts FIBA Africa regional youth camp in October

The Palais des Sports de Treichville in Abidjan welcomes FIBA Africa's regional youth camp for under-16 players, with sessions for girls and boys later this month.

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National teamsAIT LIVE

Mustapha beats Oyedeji 40-8 to win NBBF presidency

Abdullahi Mustapha has been elected president of the Nigeria Basketball Federation after securing 40 votes to Olumide Oyedeji's eight at a stormy congress in Abuja.

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National teamsSahara Reporters

Mustapha Abdullahi elected NBBF president with 40 of 48 votes

Dr Mustapha Abdullahi has been elected president of the Nigeria Basketball Federation after securing 40 of 48 votes in Abuja, with his DAM Foundation backing his 'New Dawn' agenda.

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BALSANSLIMITESN.COM

BAL renovates six African courts, four of them in Senegal

The Basketball Africa League has announced the renovation of six basketball courts across Africa, with four in Senegal and one each in Côte d'Ivoire and Nigeria, under NBA Africa's 1,000-court programme.

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Clubs & federationsAllAfrica

Ajayi Elebire Basketball Camp Targets More Scholarships Ahead of Fifth Edition

Organisers of the Ajayi Elebire Elite Basketball Camp hope to build on last year's 10 scholarships as the annual programme begins screening in Lagos on 19 October.

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NBAInternational Business Times Australia

Joel Embiid Lands at No. 2 on NBA Top Trade Candidates List

CBS Sports has placed Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers at No. 2 on its top 10 trade candidates list, behind Washington Wizards forward Anthony Davis, ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season.

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National teamsSport News Africa

FIBA Africa youth camp returns to Abidjan for second edition

Abidjan hosts the FIBA Africa regional youth camp in October, gathering 55 players from 20 African countries for under-16 sessions run by FIBA and NBA experts.