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Senegal: FIBA Men's AfroBasket 2025 Qualifiers Team Preview

Senegal’s Lions aim to maintain their perfect record in the final AfroBasket 2025 Qualifiers window. With head coach DeSagana Diop absent, assistant Pabi Gueye leads a familiar 12-man squad as they seek redemption against Cameroon.

Team Profiles

February 17, 2025

Senegal: FIBA Men's AfroBasket 2025 Qualifiers Team Preview

Tournament News

February 4, 2025

FIBA U19 Women's World Cup 2025: Nigeria & Mali Draw Tough Groups for FIBA U19 Women’s World Cup!

Nigeria and Mali are set for battle at the 2025 FIBA U19 Women’s World Cup. Drawn into tough groups, both teams aim to showcase Africa’s rising talent. Can they overcome the odds and make history on the global stage?

Tournament News

February 4, 2025

FIBA U19 Men's World Cup 2025: Cameroon Drawn in "Group of Death" — Can They Handle the Heat?

The finalists from the FIBA U18 AfroBasket in 2024 will be representing Africa at FIBA Men’s U19 World Cup in Lousanne, Switzerland, this July. Mali and Cameroon will be carrying the hopes of not only their nations but the continent in Switzerland.

Game Updates

December 16, 2024

Al Ahly punch ticket to finals after surviving ASC Ville de Dakar

Game report: With a final's spot in sight, the two teams met for the second time this tournament but with the stakes higher this time around. Al Ahly fought valiantly in the final quarter to erase an 11-point deficit and book their spot in the finals.

Game Updates

December 14, 2024

Ville de Dakar and Ferroviaro Maputo book semifinal tickets in second WBLA edition

Game report: As the tournament in Dakar winds to an end, two more teams book their spots in the final 4. The home team, ASC Ville de Dakar and the Mozambican champions, Ferroviaro Maputo

Game Updates

December 14, 2024

The curtains close for 4 teams in the WBLA as they played their last classification games

Game report: with the WBLA entering its business end, some teams have had to bid farewell early as they did not make the playoff berth. These teams battled it out in classification games. FAP Women and ASB Makomeno for 11 and 12, while MFM Queens and Sporting battled it out for 9 and 10.

Game Updates

December 14, 2024

Ferroviario de Maputo defeat Jeanne d'Arc to reach fourth consecutive semis

Ferroviario de Maputo secured a spot in the 2024 WBLA semifinals with a dominant 65-44 victory over Senegal's Jeanne D'Arc. Stefania Chiziane led with 20 points, while Ingvild Mucauro added a double-double. A strong opening quarter and a decisive second-half run ensured Ferroviario's fourth consecutive win. The two-time champions are now two victories away from a third African title.

Game Updates

December 11, 2024

Al Ahly remain unbeaten after win over ASC Ville de Dakar

Game report: with both teams undefeated, Al Ahly put on a defensive masterclass to maintain their unbeaten status and advance to the playoffs as top of the pool following a 61-45 win. ASC Ville de Dakar will look to redeem themselves in front of their home fans in the playoffs.

Game Updates

December 10, 2024

REG Dominates BC Makomeno in an 83-51 Blowout

Rwanda Energy Group (REG) dominated BC Makomeno 83-51 in the WBLA. After a close first quarter (12-13), REG took control with standout performances from Rosine Micomyiza (17 points), Destiney Philoxy (13), and Inès Nezerwa (15). REG capitalized on 26 points from turnovers, 19 fastbreak points, 30 in the paint, and 36 from their bench.

Game Updates

December 9, 2024

FBA Stuns APR in a Gritty 63-55 Victory at the WBLA 2024

Despite APR’s strong 18-13 first-quarter start, FBA roared back, leading 31-22 by halftime and extending their advantage to a game-high 26 points in the second half. Key contributions from Saran Berthe (14 points), Aspen Williston, Amma Maria Flore, and Aminata Soraya (10 points each) secured the win.

Game Updates

December 9, 2024

ASC Ville de Dakar cruises past MFM Queens

Game report: ASC Ville de Dakar maintained their unbeaten run as they outclassed MFM Queens from Nigeria in a 81-50 blowout.

Tournament News

December 8, 2024

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL LEAGUE AFRICA : Sporting Alexandria seeking a three-peat, eyes set on hosts ASCVD

Sporting Alexandria are out for a third straight final victory as hosts brace themselves for whatever awaits them in the 2024 WBLA.