The BAL – Sahara Conference

Breaking News

August 5, 2026

Carlos Morais Calls Time on a Legendary Career, Leaving an Enduring Legacy in African Basketball

Carlos Morais has officially retired after a remarkable career that defined an era of Angolan and African basketball. A multiple-time champion, AfroBasket MVP and national team icon, Morais leaves behind a lasting legacy of excellence, leadership and unwavering commitment, inspiring generations of players across the continent and beyond.

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May 2, 2026

Club Africain stay perfect after overturning 18-point deficit against Maktown Flyers

Club Africain continued their flawless start to the 2026 Sahara Conference with an 86–77 victory over Maktown Flyers on Friday, completing another comeback built on patience, experience, and a decisive second-half surge.

Breaking News

April 30, 2026

Al Ahly’s Depth Overpowers Maktown Flyers in 89–80 Statement Win

Al Ahly’s superior bench depth and fourth-quarter execution proved decisive in an 89–80 win over Maktown Flyers. Despite James Butler Jr’s 29 points, Maktown paid for limited reserve production, highlighting crucial lessons in depth, focus and late-game composure.

Breaking News

April 30, 2026

Heartbreak in Rabat as Fall’s Dagger Sends FUS Tumbling In the Sahara Conference

With less than five seconds on the clock, Samba Fall refused to let his team walk off the court with another loss as he sank a three-pointer that sent Ville de Dakar's bench erupting and stunned home team FUS Rabat 67-66 on Wednesday. The Senegalese dropping to 0–3 against FUS Rabat would have been devastating but they did just enough to keep their playoffs hopes alive.

Breaking News

April 29, 2026

Club Africain dig deep to land first Playoff ticket from the Sahara Conference

Victory over the Ivorian champions JCA, under the tutelage of former international Stephane Konate, leaves Antonio Perez Cainzos' charges on a perfect 3-0 run with two more matches on the cards for the Tunisians

Breaking News

April 26, 2026

Harouna, Perry power hosts FUS Rabat to 2-0 in BAL Sahara Confrence

For the second time in a row, the Moulay Abdellah arena was filled with local fans in support of the home side that has had the best start an host could wish for, a huge difference from last year's BAL run where they were 0-2 down in the opening matches, having to fight from behind to grab the last qualification slot to the Playoffs

Breaking News

April 26, 2026

Jawad Adekoya’s game-high performance lifts Maktown Flyers to a strong BAL 6 start

Debutants Maktown Flyers of Nigeria got off to a flying start at the Season 6 of the Basketball Africa League in Rabat, Morocco with a solid 76-68 win against Ivorian giants JCA Kings.‍

Breaking News

April 25, 2026

FUS Rabat off to flying start at 2026 Sahara Conference

The Moroccan champions sent a message to the Sahara Conference and it was clear. They are contenders for the 2026 BAL and they will defend their right to fly to Rwanda till the end.

Breaking News

November 6, 2025

NBA Africa CEO Clare Akamanzi Reveals Basketball Africa League Expansion Plan to Boost Jobs, Economic Growth

In a recent sitdown with Bloomberg News Correspondent Jennifer Zabasajja, NBA Africa CEO Clare Akamanzi outlined the Basketball Africa League’s ambitious expansion plans to drive economic growth, job creation and the development of basketball's professional industry across the continent.

Off Court

October 5, 2025

Balancing Business and Basketball: The NBA’s Franchise Model and Its Impact on Africa

An Opinion Piece by Staff Writer, Elango Mbotona: The NBA’s new plans to introduce franchises in the Basketball Africa League could boost investment and infrastructure, but risks sidelining grassroots clubs, limiting inclusivity, and reshaping African basketball’s authentic community-driven culture.

Breaking News

October 4, 2025

NBA Plans to Sell Franchises in Basketball Africa League, to Establish 12 Permanent Teams

The NBA is planning to sell Basketball Africa League franchises, creating permanent teams to boost infrastructure, investment and player development, marking a major shift away from its current format and a look towards the league's global expansion strategy.

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June 17, 2025

Historic! Al Ahli Tripoli Becomes First Road to BAL Team to Win BAL Championship Title

Al Ahli Tripoli made Basketball Africa League history by becoming the first Road to BAL qualifier to win the title, defeating Petro de Luanda in Pretoria. The Libyan side completed a remarkable undefeated campaign under coach Fouad Abou Chacra.

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