https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/ BAL, AfroBasket, national teams and our players for abroad. pcm Sat, 26 Sep 2026 08:42:12 GMT https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/timberwolves-president-praises-kuminga-fit/ https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/timberwolves-president-praises-kuminga-fit/ Sat, 26 Sep 2026 07:22:25 GMT Minnesota president Tim Connelly don describe Jonathan Kuminga as one of di league best cutters and say say im championship experience go shape di Timberwolves offence together with LaMelo Ball. nba Fadeaway World https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/dtigresses-final-squad-wakama-2026/ https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/dtigresses-final-squad-wakama-2026/ Sat, 26 Sep 2026 07:22:25 GMT Coach Rena Wakama don unveil her 12-player squad for di 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup for Germany, with captain Amy Okonkwo go lead Nigeria charge for Group B. afrobasket LEADERSHIP Newspapers https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/lupita-nyongo-invests-nairobi-city-thunder/ https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/lupita-nyongo-invests-nairobi-city-thunder/ Sat, 26 Sep 2026 07:22:25 GMT Kenyan actress Lupita Nyong'o wey win Oscar don become investor for Nairobi City Thunder, di first Kenyan club wey go play for di Basketball Africa League. bal KenyanVibe https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/olisemeka-eyes-bal-success-after-hoopers-npbl-crown/ https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/olisemeka-eyes-bal-success-after-hoopers-npbl-crown/ Sat, 26 Sep 2026 07:22:25 GMT Rivers Hoopers forward Peter Olisemeka don set him eye for di Basketball Africa League afta e help di club win di NPBL crown and qualify for di 2027 continental showpiece. bal The Nation Newspaper https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/nam-blazers-carry-ugandas-flag-at-hoima-bal-qualifiers/ https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/nam-blazers-carry-ugandas-flag-at-hoima-bal-qualifiers/ Sat, 26 Sep 2026 07:22:25 GMT Namuwongo Blazers go represent Uganda for Hoima City Arena as di kontri dey host Road to BAL qualifiers for di first time from October 23-26. africa-clubs NewVision.co.ug https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/diabate-fuels-hornets-offense/ https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/diabate-fuels-hornets-offense/ Sat, 26 Sep 2026 07:22:25 GMT Charlotte Moussa Diabate don change empty possessions to live ones last season, as e rank fifth for NBA offensive rebounds and win di league Hustle Player of di Year award. africans-abroad Last Word On Sports https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/ruto-attends-wnba-game-for-madina-okot/ https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/ruto-attends-wnba-game-for-madina-okot/ Sat, 26 Sep 2026 07:22:25 GMT Kenyan President William Ruto watch di Atlanta Dream final regular-season game for Barclays Center, take foto with Mumias-born centre Madina Okot. africans-abroad radio47.fm https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/rivers-hoopers-eye-balance-after-overtime-win/ https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/rivers-hoopers-eye-balance-after-overtime-win/ Sat, 26 Sep 2026 07:22:25 GMT Rivers Hoopers coach Ogoh Odaudu and MVP Abel Offia don set dia sights for di Basketball Africa League playoffs afta 92-90 overtime win ova Maktown Flyers. bal The Nation Newspaper https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/rivers-hoopers-retire-kokos-number-15/ https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/rivers-hoopers-retire-kokos-number-15/ Sat, 26 Sep 2026 07:22:25 GMT Rivers Hoopers don retire captain Victor Anthony Koko jersey number 15 afta e retire one day afta di club win di 2026 NPBL title. africa-clubs elanhub.net https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/siakam-eligible-pacers-extension/ https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/siakam-eligible-pacers-extension/ Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:26:17 GMT Di Indiana forward don dey eligible since July 6 to sign three-year extension wey fit reach $207 million, even though general manager Chad Buchanan say e no go gree discuss di team plans. africans-abroad RotoWire https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/ugboaja-calls-for-transparent-nbbf-elections/ https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/ugboaja-calls-for-transparent-nbbf-elections/ Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:26:17 GMT Former D'Tigers player and NBBF presidential aspirant Ejike Ugboaja dey demand fair process ahead of 2026 federation election, dey urge pipo wey get stake for basketball to unite for di sport development. afrobasket AllAfrica https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/kenyan-star-okot-dreams-rise-to-atlanta/ https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/kenyan-star-okot-dreams-rise-to-atlanta/ Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:26:17 GMT Kenyan centre Madina Okot cap one historic rookie WNBA season wit Atlanta Dream as President William Ruto watch her side beat New York Liberty 83-65 for di regular-season finale. africans-abroad Education News https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/koko-retires-rivers-hoopers-retire-no-15/ https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/koko-retires-rivers-hoopers-retire-no-15/ Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:26:17 GMT Rivers Hoopers don retire Victor Anthony Koko No. 15 jersey after di Nigerian veteran comot for retirement afta im win eight NPBL titles, one BAL bronze medal and plenty caps for di national team. africa-clubs The Trumpet Newspaper Nigeria https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/olisemeka-rivers-hoopers-bal-2027/ https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/olisemeka-rivers-hoopers-bal-2027/ Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:26:17 GMT Peter Olisemeka say e no fit wait to play for Basketball Africa League again afta Rivers Hoopers collect back di Nigerian title and book dia place for 2027 continental competition. bal Sports247 Nigeria https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/rivers-hoopers-reclaim-npbl-title-bal-berth/ https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/rivers-hoopers-reclaim-npbl-title-bal-berth/ Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:26:17 GMT Rivers Hoopers edge Maktown Flyers 92-90 for overtime to win NPBL title and secure Nigeria place for di 2027 Basketball Africa League, as coach Ogoh Odaudu and MVP Abel Offia don already dey look ahead. bal Head Topics https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/afrobasket-women-2027-qualifiers-preview/ https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/afrobasket-women-2027-qualifiers-preview/ Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:26:17 GMT The road to AfroBasket Women 2027 don open with seven qualification spots wey dey across Africa zones, as Nigeria, Mali, South Sudan, Senegal and Cameroon don already qualify as top five from the last edition. afrobasket fiba.basketball https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/diabate-ranked-top-27-nba-center/ https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/diabate-ranked-top-27-nba-center/ Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:17:47 GMT Charlotte own Moussa Diabaté don rank 27th among NBA centres afta one season wey im win di Hustle award and help spark di Hornets turnaround. nba roundtable.io https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/lupita-nyongo-invests-in-nairobi-city-thunder/ https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/lupita-nyongo-invests-in-nairobi-city-thunder/ Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:17:47 GMT Award-winning actress Lupita Nyong'o don enter Nairobi City Thunder as investor, few days before di Kenyan champions go face Kenya Ports Authority for di men's league playoff final. africa-clubs Mozzart Sport Kenya https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/senegalese-players-open-euroleague-campaign/ https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/senegalese-players-open-euroleague-campaign/ Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:17:47 GMT Badio, Faye and Ndiaye don start Euroleague play wit Panathinaikos, Paris Basketball and Olympiacos, and two of dem get convincing opening-day wins. africans-abroad WiwSport https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/mark-urges-private-sector-nigeria-basketball/ https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/mark-urges-private-sector-nigeria-basketball/ Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:17:47 GMT One Nigeria basketball sponsor don call on private investors say dem suppose take di lead for to train certified coaches, say people wey no get qualification no fit work for international level. africa-clubs LEADERSHIP Newspapers https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/nbbf-elective-congress-october-2026/ https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/nbbf-elective-congress-october-2026/ Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:17:47 GMT Nigeria Basketball Federation go hold dia elective congress for Abuja on October 15, 2026, afta months of confusion, and e go open way for new board under one transition format wey FIBA recognise. afrobasket Blueprint Newspapers https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/gba-forfait-coupe-afrique-clubs-champions/ https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/gba-forfait-coupe-afrique-clubs-champions/ Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:17:47 GMT Guédiawaye Basket Academy, wey be Senegal women N1 champions, no go enta di next African Champions Cup. Di president, Mamadou Pathé Keita, say dem no get money. africa-clubs WiwSport https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/tinubu-redeems-dtigress-cash-pledge/ https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/tinubu-redeems-dtigress-cash-pledge/ Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:17:47 GMT Nigeria President Bola Tinubu don finish to pay all di cash reward wey e promise D’Tigress afta dem win AfroBasket for record number of time. afrobasket LEADERSHIP Newspapers https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/abada-relishes-rivers-hoopers-npbl-triumph/ https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/abada-relishes-rivers-hoopers-npbl-triumph/ Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:17:47 GMT Tunisian point guard Omar Abada dey celebrate as e win 2026 NPBL crown wit Rivers Hoopers and also qualify for Basketball Africa League. bal Punch Newspapers https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/dtigress-crash-out-of-fiba-womens-world-cup/ https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/dtigress-crash-out-of-fiba-womens-world-cup/ Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:17:47 GMT Nigeria D’Tigress don comot from FIBA Women’s World Cup and dem don apologise to Nigerians because of dia disappointing campaign. afrobasket LEADERSHIP Newspapers https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/madina-okot-meets-kenyan-president-at-dream-game/ https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/madina-okot-meets-kenyan-president-at-dream-game/ Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:17:47 GMT Atlanta Dream centre Madina Okot share one courtside moment wit Kenyan President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto afta Dream beat New York Liberty 83-65 for dia final regular-season game. africans-abroad EssentiallySports https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/afrobasket-feminin-2027-qualifiers/ https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/afrobasket-feminin-2027-qualifiers/ Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:17:47 GMT FIBA don announce say AfroBasket Women 2027 qualifiers go run from September 2026 reach May 2027 across seven African zones, with seven spots dey up for grab plus five teams wey don qualify direct. afrobasket APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/odaudu-offia-eye-bal-return-after-npbl-triumph/ https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/odaudu-offia-eye-bal-return-after-npbl-triumph/ Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:51:05 GMT Coach Ogoh Odaudu and Final Four MVP Abel Offia talk say Rivers Hoopers dey target Basketball Africa League playoffs afta dem collect back di Nigerian title for Port Harcourt. bal punchng.com https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/ugboaja-nbbf-presidency-bid/ https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/ugboaja-nbbf-presidency-bid/ Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:32:19 GMT Former Nigerian international Igoh Ugboaja talk say e dey run for NBBF president to bring back unity and put player development first, no be say e wan reopen old wahala. afrobasket LEADERSHIP Newspapers https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/aminata-seck-us-detention/ https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/aminata-seck-us-detention/ Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:23:06 GMT Senegal basketball player Aminata Seck don dey US immigration detention since 7 August, according to her lawyer, wey say her client don only collect ibuprofen for serious knee and back pain. africans-abroad Senegal Direct https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/rivers-hoopers-win-seventh-npbl-title/ https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/rivers-hoopers-win-seventh-npbl-title/ Wed, 23 Sep 2026 06:07:34 GMT Di Kingsmen seal dia seventh NPBL crown for Port Harcourt wit 92-90 overtime win over Maktown Flyers, to earn return to di Basketball Africa League for 2027. africa-clubs naijanews.com https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/rivers-hoopers-reclaim-npbl-title/ https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/rivers-hoopers-reclaim-npbl-title/ Wed, 23 Sep 2026 03:30:57 GMT Rivers Hoopers don seal dia seventh Nigeria Premier Basketball League crown for Port Harcourt, as dem finish Final Four wit zero loss and book dia place back for Basketball Africa League. africa-clubs punchng.com https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/rivers-hoopers-win-seventh-npbl-title-2/ https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/rivers-hoopers-win-seventh-npbl-title-2/ Tue, 22 Sep 2026 21:29:35 GMT Rivers Hoopers edge defending champions Maktown Flyers 92-90 for overtime to win record-equal seventh NPBL title and book Nigeria BAL slot. africa-clubs ACLSports https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/nba-pushes-bal-permanent-franchise-sales/ https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/nba-pushes-bal-permanent-franchise-sales/ Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:42:00 GMT NBA executives go use di UN General Assembly for New York push dia plan to sell up to 10 permanent Basketball Africa League franchise give private investors from six African kontries. bal Diya TV https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/womens-afrobasket-2027-qualifying-zones/ https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/womens-afrobasket-2027-qualifying-zones/ Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:02:57 GMT Di qualifying journey for di 2027 Women AfroBasket go run from September 2026 to May 2027, wit seven places dey open across seven African zones for di main tournament. afrobasket fiba.basketball https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/nneka-ogwumike-reaches-8000-wnba-points/ https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/nneka-ogwumike-reaches-8000-wnba-points/ Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:53:36 GMT Los Angeles Sparks forward and first-generation Nigerian-American Nneka Ogwumike don become only di fourth WNBA player to score 8,000 career points. africans-abroad The Nation Newspaper https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/nba-deals-permanent-bal-franchises/ https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/nba-deals-permanent-bal-franchises/ Tue, 22 Sep 2026 06:54:00 GMT NBA ogas go meet African pipo dis week for di UN General Assembly to show di plan say dem wan shift to permanent Basketball Africa League franchises from 2027. bal Basket USA https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/rivers-hoopers-edge-gboko-stay-unbeaten-in-npbl-final-four/ https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/rivers-hoopers-edge-gboko-stay-unbeaten-in-npbl-final-four/ Mon, 21 Sep 2026 23:39:52 GMT Rivers Hoopers beat Gboko City Chiefs 88-76 for Port Harcourt to remain di only team wey never lose as dem enter final day of di NPBL Final Four. africa-clubs ACLSports https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/nba-pitches-bal-franchise-plan-to-african-leaders/ https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/nba-pitches-bal-franchise-plan-to-african-leaders/ Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:47:37 GMT NBA ogas go meet African goment leaders for New York dis week to push dia plan to sell up to 10 permanent Basketball Africa League franchises, as first bids from six African markets don already pass $50 million. bal Sports Business Journal https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/nbbf-election-governor-lobbying-against-delegates/ https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/nbbf-election-governor-lobbying-against-delegates/ Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:57:08 GMT Wetin investigation show be say one Nigeria governor wey wan become NBBF president dey lobby im colleagues make dem comot state chairmen before the September 25 congress. afrobasket New Telegraph https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/nam-blazers-face-east-division-group-d-test/ https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/nam-blazers-face-east-division-group-d-test/ Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:52:58 GMT Uganda Namuwongo Blazers go face clubs from Burundi, Rwanda, Madagascar and Comoros for Hoima as dem dey chase top-two finish and slot for BAL East Division Elite 16 for Nairobi. bal Kawowo Sports https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/bal-2027-east-division-group-d-qualifiers-head-to-hoima/ https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/bal-2027-east-division-group-d-qualifiers-head-to-hoima/ Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:43:26 GMT Namuwongo Blazers don confirm say di BAL 2027 East Division Group D qualifiers go happun for Uganda for Hoima City Arena from October 23 to 26. bal Kawowo Sports https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/abdullahi-bids-to-reposition-nigeria-basketball/ https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/abdullahi-bids-to-reposition-nigeria-basketball/ Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:45:00 GMT Dr Mustapha Abdullahi dey run to lead Nigeria Basketball Federation, as e promise say im go bring innovation, discipline for inside di system, corporate partnership and better road for young players. afrobasket Head Topics https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/gambie-ufoa-u17-tirs-au-but-senegal/ https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/gambie-ufoa-u17-tirs-au-but-senegal/ Sun, 20 Sep 2026 21:26:00 GMT Gambia defeat Senegal for penalty afta 0-0 draw to win WAFU Zone A U17 title, end di Lionceaux hope for third crown in a row. afrobasket wiwsport https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/okot-limited-minutes-dream-close-home-schedule/ https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/okot-limited-minutes-dream-close-home-schedule/ Sun, 20 Sep 2026 18:19:08 GMT Kenyan forward Madina Okot just play six minutes as Atlanta Dream close dia home schedule wit 106-81 win ova Chicago Sky, don reach 28-14. africa-clubs Mozzart Sport Kenya https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/mustapha-abdullahi-nigeria-basketball-federation/ https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/mustapha-abdullahi-nigeria-basketball-federation/ Sun, 20 Sep 2026 16:21:57 GMT Former NBA agent wey turn federal institution chief, Dr Mustapha Abdullahi, dey talked about as candidate ahead of Nigeria Basketball Federation election, as hin supporters dey point to hin management experience. afrobasket New Telegraph https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/thunder-kpa-kenya-premier-league-final/ https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/thunder-kpa-kenya-premier-league-final/ Sun, 20 Sep 2026 10:53:40 GMT Nairobi City Thunder and Kenya Ports Authority don both finish 3-0 semifinal sweeps to set up third consecutive Basketball Premier League final, as Thunder dey chase three-peat. africa-clubs radio47.fm https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/rfi-mondial-sports-women-world-review/ https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/rfi-mondial-sports-women-world-review/ Sun, 20 Sep 2026 08:00:02 GMT RFI's Mondial Sports go revisit di 2026 Women's Basketball World Cup wit Mali assistant coach Diana Gandega plus French legends Isabelle Yacoubou and Sarah Michel. afrobasket RFI https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/rivers-hoopers-odaudu-final-four-push/ https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/rivers-hoopers-odaudu-final-four-push/ Sun, 20 Sep 2026 06:00:00 GMT Rivers Hoopers head coach Ogoh Odaudu talk say psychological preparation, not physical fitness, go define im side bid for di 2026 NPBL crown and 2027 BAL ticket. africa-clubs sportingtribune.com https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/toronto-tempo-sign-borkowska-gakdeng/ https://dunk.africa/pcm/news/toronto-tempo-sign-borkowska-gakdeng/ Sat, 19 Sep 2026 22:45:02 GMT Toronto Tempo don sign Polish centre Kamila Borkowska and South Sudanese centre Maria Gakdeng wit developmental contracts to make dia depth strong for dat position. africans-abroad rdnewsnow.com