Tournament News

August 30, 2024

FIBA UNVEILS ROAD TO GLORY AT U18 AFROBASKET

With 12 teams rivaling for continental supremacy in the men's and women's categories, the competition path for the FIBA U18 AfroBasket that tips-off on September 2, has been unveiled.

Tournament News

August 26, 2024

ZONE 3 U18 Afrobasket Qualifiers: Tournament Preview

Get ready to dive into the FIBA Africa Zone 3 U18 Afrobasket Qualifiers, as young basketball talents from the region vie for a spot in the AfroBasket U18 Championship. In the boys' category, Benin, Cote D'Ivoire and Nigeria will compete while Nigeria and Cote D'Ivoire will be in contention in the girls' category.

Tournament News

July 28, 2024

2024 Paris Olympics - Men's Tournament Preview: South Sudan's Historic Journey

South Sudan has achieved significant milestones in three years, including an impressive AfroBasket debut and historic FIBA World Cup qualification. Under Royal Ivey's leadership, they excelled, becoming the men's African team at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Key players aim to showcase their world-class skills.

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July 17, 2024

FIBA Zone 1 U18 AfroBasket Qualifiers: Tournament Review

Morocco's U18 teams triumph in the FIBA Zone 1 AfroBasket Qualifiers, securing a historic first-time qualification for the women and a dominant victory for the men. The tournament showcased thrilling matches and Morocco's strong presence, setting the stage for the U18 AfroBasket competition in South Africa.

Tournament News

July 14, 2024

FIBA U18 AfroBasket Zone 1 Qualifiers: Tunisian Perfection Leads to Finals

On Day 3, the host nation, Tunisia, capitalised on the advantages of playing at home, propelling both the men's and women's teams to the Zone 1 finals. This success brings them closer to qualifying for the 2024 FIBA U18 AfroBasket Championships in Madagascar.

Tournament News

July 9, 2024

FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament Team Review: Cameroon

Review: Close but no cigar - Cameroon fought their way to the 2024 FIBA Olympic Qualifiers Tournament semi-finals, only to see their 2024 Paris Olympic dreams dashed by Latvia in a hard-fought and tense 72-59 loss. The semi-final loss to Latvia may have been a setback, but it also served as a valuable learning experience.

Tournament News

July 8, 2024

FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament Team Review: Angola

Review: Despite the team's overall struggles, NBA star Bruno Fernando and Jilson Bango emerged as standout performers, showcasing their talent and resilience. However, for Angola's national basketball program to reach the next level, Head Coach Jose Claros Canals must address several critical areas.

Tournament News

July 8, 2024

FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament Team Review: Egypt

Review: In the 2024 FIBA Olympic Qualifiers in Greece, Egypt's campaign ended abruptly with losses to the Dominican Republic and Greece. Despite this setback, head coach Henrik Rödl remains optimistic, confident that Egypt's burgeoning youth movement will elevate its basketball program in the coming years.

Tournament News

July 8, 2024

FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament Team Review: Côte d'Ivoire

Review: Although anticipated to reach at least the 2024 FIBA Olympic Qualifiers Tournament semi-finals, Côte d'Ivoire's journey concluded prematurely during the group stage, following losses to Lithuania and Mexico. Despite their early exit, the tournament uncovered the individual brilliance of Nisre Zouzoua and Assemian Moulare.

Tournament News

July 8, 2024

FIBA U17 World Cup Tournament Team Review: Guinea & Egypt

Review: In the 2024 FIBA U17 World Cup held in Turkey, African representatives Egypt and Guinea concluded their campaigns with 12th and 14th place finishes, respectively. Despite showcasing significant talent and potential, both teams encountered stiff competition, ultimately hindering their progress to higher rankings.

Tournament News

June 30, 2024

2024 U18 AfroBasket Qualifiers: The Round-Up

The Round-Up: For the first time in its history, Zambia will participate in the forthcoming FIBA U18 AfroBasket, which will be hosted in Pretoria, South Africa. The men's and women's teams demonstrated exceptional performance in the 2024 U18 AfroBasket Qualifiers, securing their place in this prestigious tournament.

Tournament News

June 29, 2024

FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup: Tournament Review

FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup: Get ready as we take a closer look at the FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup with teams and players to watchout for as they gear up for the upcoming tournament. Also, a look on the participating African teams, Guinea and Egypt.

Tournament News

March 9, 2024

BAL4: Kalahari Conference Preview

Kalahari Conference Preview: This season marks a historic moment for the Basketball Africa League (BAL) as it makes its debut in South Africa with the Kalahari Conference.

Tournament News

February 22, 2024

2025 FIBA Men's AfroBasket Qualifiers: Group D Preview

Group D Preview: The Egyptian city of Cairo will be the theatre of epic battles and do-or-die games as Madagascar, Cote d’Ivoire, and Central African Republic will all faceoff against with Egypt on their home soil in the first window of the FIBA 2025 AfroBasket Qualifiers. Get ready as things heat up in the Land of the Pharaohs!

Tournament News

February 22, 2024

2025 FIBA Men's AfroBasket Qualifiers: Group B Preview

Group B Preview: Prepare for the exciting showdown in the Group B qualifiers of the 2025 FIBA Men's AfroBasket! Cape Verde, Nigeria, Uganda, and Libya are all set to battle for a coveted spot in next year's African continental showcase. Don't miss the action as these teams compete for glory on the basketball court.

Tournament News

January 8, 2024

2023 Africa Women's Basketball League Preview: All Systems Go

2023 Africa Women's Basketball League Preview

Tournament News

January 8, 2024

Tigers through to semis as race for BAL slots heats up

Day two of the ongoing 2024 BAL Elite 16 East Division qualifiers witnessed interesting matchups as well as upsets as teams continued their fight for the remaining 3 slots in the fourth edition of Basketball Africa League (BAL).

Tournament News

January 8, 2024

Road to BAL: City Oilers and Cape Town Tigers Secure Spots in BAL 2024

Nine-time Ugandan champions, City Oilers, and their South African counterparts, Cape Town Tigers, have earned coveted berths in the 2024 Basketball Africa League (BAL) by triumphing in their respective semi-final matches in the East Division Elite 16.