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Game Updates

April 12, 2025

FUS Rabat Silence Stade Malien Again to Keep BAL Playoff Hopes Alive in Kalahari Thriller

Hosts FUS Rabat completed a crucial double over Stade Malien with a 78-68 win, keeping their BAL 2025 playoff hopes alive. John Jordan led the charge as the Moroccans delivered another dominant performance on both ends of the floor.

Team Profiles

April 5, 2025

Team Profile: Al Ittihad Alexandria– Roster, Key Players & Outlook for 2025 BAL Kalahari Conference

Two teams from Egypt have already lifted the title and as the country's representative Al Ittihad go to battle with a star-studded squad that includes a former Defensive Player of the Year award winner, expectations are high that they can go on and emulate the successes of rival Egyptian teams.

Youth

March 24, 2025

NBA Africa and Safaricom Launch M-PESA Jr. NBA, empowering East Africa’s youth.

NBA Africa and Safaricom launch the M-PESA Jr. NBA program, a groundbreaking youth initiative in Kenya. Targeting over 10,000 boys and girls across Nairobi, Mombasa, Eldoret, and Kisumu, the program combines top-tier basketball training with essential financial literacy.

Weekly Updates

March 24, 2025

FIBA Africa Zone 5 Weekly Review: 24/03/2025

Your Weekly Dose of FIBA Africa Zone 5 News: APR Basketball Club signs ex-NBA star Jordan McRae and forward Nobel Boungou Colo ahead of BAL’s Nile Conference, as Rwanda, Uganda, and Nairobi City Thunder ramp up roster moves swiftly.

Off Court

March 14, 2025

Funding African Basketball Federations: Challenges and the Impact on Continental and Global Competitiveness

African basketball federations depend on government funding, causing financial instability and mismanagement. This article highlights funding challenges, Nigeria and Kenya’s struggles, South Sudan’s success, and investment opportunities shaping the sport’s future across the continent.

Tournament News

February 25, 2025

Libya Holds Off Uganda 69-66 in Thrilling Finale, Finishes AfroBasket Qualifiers on a High

Backed by a passionate home crowd, Libya edged Uganda 69-66 in their final AfroBasket Qualifiers game. Naseim Ismail Salem Badrush led with 17 points, while Uganda’s late comeback fell short despite Deng John Geu’s 25-point effort.