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RSSB Tigers are your 2026 BAL champions

RSSB Tigers rewrite history as the new kids on the block, edging Petro de Luanda 90-88 to claim the championship. Tigers erased a 20-point deficit to claim the championship in a nail biting final.

Game Updates

July 28, 2025

Ten Years, Twenty-Six Wins: Nigeria March to Quarterfinals with Grit and History

Nigeria extended their AfroBasket dominance with a hard-fought 60-55 win over Mozambique, securing a quarterfinal spot and stretching their unbeaten run to 26 games. Ezinne Kalu stepped up again, proving why she’s a former MVP.

Game Updates

July 28, 2025

Mozambique Dominate Rwanda 72–55 in AfroBasket 2025 Opener, Set Sights on Nigeria Showdown

Mozambique opened AfroBasket Women 2025 with a commanding 72–55 win over Rwanda. Carla Covane and Leia Dongue led the charge, dropping Rwanda to 0–2 as the East Africans now face a must-win quarterfinal qualification clash.

Game Updates

July 27, 2025

Egypt Crushes Angola 70–54 to Revive AfroBasket 2025 Hopes After Côte d’Ivoire Setback

Egypt bounced back from its opening loss at AfroBasket 2025 with a dominant 70–54 victory over Angola. Meral Abdelgawad and Raneem Elgedawy led the charge as Egypt’s defense and execution sparked a statement victory in Abidjan.

Team Profiles

July 15, 2025

Mozambique : FIBA Women’s AfroBasket 2025 Team Profile

Mozambique’s women’s basketball team returns to AfroBasket 2025 with unfinished business. After years of near-misses and a wild card entry, they arrive in Côte d’Ivoire driven by redemption. With seasoned leaders and rising stars, they’re not just chasing wins — they’re determined to rewrite their story on Africa’s biggest stage.

Breaking News

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.

Weekly Updates

June 1, 2025

FIBA Africa Zone 6 Weekly Review: 01/06/2025

Your weekly dose of FIBA Africa Zone 6 News: SunBet Arena hosts the 2025 BAL Playoffs. Petro de Luanda dominate locally and continentally, while South Africa’s BNL tips off with high drama and standout performances.

Game Updates

May 21, 2025

Robinson Opong’s Clutch Three Lifts MBB to Historic First BAL Win Over Nairobi Thunder

Robinson Opong’s game-winning three-pointer sealed Made by Ball Basketball’s first-ever BAL victory, edging Nairobi City Thunder in a dramatic Nile Conference clash. Pieter Prinsloo’s 30-point double-double powered MBB’s comeback, keeping their playoff hopes alive in style.

Game Updates

May 20, 2025

APR Overpowers MBB in Kigali with Diarra and Ndoye Dominance to Stay Unbeaten in Nile Conference

APR Basketball Club crushed MBB 103–81 at BK Arena, led by Diarra’s double-double and Ndoye’s 25 points. The Rwandan side remains unbeaten in the 2025 Nile Conference, sending a strong message ahead of their clash with Tripoli.

Game Updates

May 4, 2025

Kriol Star Shock Reigning BAL Champs Petro de Luanda with Buzzer-Beater in Overtime Dakar Classic

Cape Verde’s Kriol Star shocked Petro de Luanda 71–69 in overtime, sealing the win with Lewis Uvwo’s buzzer-beating layup. The Sahara Conference debutants now stand 3–3 and have announced themselves as true BAL playoff contenders.

Game Updates

May 2, 2025

Petro de Luanda Stun US Monastir to Keep BAL 2025 Playoff Hopes Alive

Reigning BAL champions Petro de Luanda staged a second-half comeback to defeat US Monastir 78-68 in a pivotal Sahara Conference clash. The Angolan powerhouse now sits 2-2 and reclaims momentum in the race for BAL playoff contention

Game Updates

April 30, 2025

Makhtar Gueye, ASC Ville de Dakar Stun Petro de Luanda in BAL Sahara Thriller

Makhtar Gueye’s double-double and Abdoulaye Harouna’s clutch shooting powered ASC Ville de Dakar to a dramatic 65–64 upset over reigning BAL champions Petro de Luanda, marking their second win in the 2024 Sahara Conference at Dakar Arena

Game Updates

April 27, 2025

Monastir Bounce back to Stun Reigning Champs Petro de Luanda at BAL 2025

US Monastir bounced back in emphatic style, shocking Petro de Luanda 87-73 to blow the Sahara Conference wide open. Babacar Sané starred with 24 points, inspiring a powerful Monastir response after their opening loss to ASC Ville de Dakar.