Abidjan go host di second phase of di Basketball Africa League Elite 16 qualifiers from 10 to 15 November 2026, for di Palais des Sports dome for Treichville. Di competition dey follow afta di Afrobasket U18 tournaments for girls and boys wey dem hold for August.
JCA Kings, di 2026 men champions of Côte d'Ivoire, go serve as host club. Di team, wey reach di BAL top 8 last season, don qualify direct for dis year Elite 16 and dem go know dia opponents afta di first phase of di qualifiers, wey dem schedule for 21 to 31 October 2026.
Di Elite 16 grouping na di second stage of di BAL qualifying path, as dem dey cut down di number of teams before di continental club tournament. Di organisers don wish di Ivorian representatives good luck as dem dey prepare to face di challengers wey go come out from di opening round.
