Mali and Diarra face uphill battle to qualify for AfroBasket
THE final window of the 2025 Men’s AfroBasket qualifiers will have begun on Friday, and Mali enters this phase with significant pressure to win every game. The Sahel nation is up against some of the continent’s toughest teams: South Sudan, ranked No.1 in Africa; the Democratic Republic of the Congo, undefeated in the previous qualifying window; and Morocco, always a formidable contender.
Chona holds off retirement talk for shot at BAL qualification
CHONGO Chona pictured Season 5 of the Basketball Africa League as the stage where he would bid goodbye to his playing career, but it was not to be as the proverbial needle burst that bubble.
Phiri, Matero eyeing ZBF title to ease sting of Elite 16
LAST year in October, Saul Phiri and his Matero Magic teammates looked unstoppable in the early stages of the Road To BAL – their unbeaten campaign in Zimbabwe held a lot of promise – it looked like they would be the first from Zambia to qualify for the Basketball Africa League.
Selepe embraces inner coach and leading MBB to the BAL
DURING his playing days at Jeppe High School for Boys, Lebesa Selepe says in his learnt that he had an inner coach in him, something he took time to warm up to. In a full-circle moment, Selepe has embraced his ability to impart basketball knowledge from the sidelines at his former school.
SA coaches cry foul over non-payment for U18 AfroBasket
FOUR months have passed since the U18 AfroBasket (for men and women) ended on South African shores. However, some of the rubble from the chaotic way Basketball South Africa (BSA) organised the tournament remains.
Heavyweights to do battle in Group B of the Elite 16
GROUP B in the 2025 Elite 16 Division East promises an intense battle as Matero Magic, the City Oilers, Urunani, and Fox Basketball Club vie for the two remaining spots in the landmark fifth season of the Basketball Africa League (BAL). With everything on the line, each team must bring their best to ensure they make it to the tournament’s final game and secure their place on Africa’s grandest basketball stage.
New kids on the block to fight for supremecy in Group A
GROUP A of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) Elite 16 sets the stage for a thrilling showdown as Nairobi City Thunder (Kenya), MBB (South Africa), Bravehearts Basketball Club (Malawi), and Kriol Star Basketball Club (Cape Verde) battle for a spot in the landmark fifth season of the BAL.
Nyatlo elevates her game after overcoming a series of injuries
FOR different reasons, Ipeleng Nyatlo says she has developed an appreciation for basketball. The reason for this renewed love for the game may have to do with two injury setbacks and getting to play in continental club qualifiers. The experiences have matured her as a player and a person.
Preview of Road To BAL Elite 16 Group B Division West
THE Elite 16 will feature an exciting mix of emerging talents and seasoned players. Clubs like Al Ahli Tripoli, Kadji Sport, Mighty Barrolle Basketball Club, and Spintex Knights will embark on their first journeys in the Elite 16.
