Can Al Ahly be impactful in return to BAL?
After a year’s absence, Egyptian giants Al Ahly are back on African club basketball’s biggest stage – the Basketball Africa League (BAL), and they will aim to be as impactful as they were in their championship season two years ago.
Konaté, JCA to prove their worth in BAL debut
As the Basketball Africa League’s Sahara Conference begins on Friday, a blend of new talent, well-known players, and pivotal moments will take centre stage. It will also be the setting of an historic moment. For one individual in particular, this occasion signifies the continuation of a journey that has already unfolded across multiple chapters.
Which clubs will brew up a storm in Sahara Conference?
The Basketball Africa League Sahara Conference tips off with a compelling doubleheader, as Tunisia’s Club Africain takes on Senegal’s ASC Ville de Dakar, while hosts FUS Rabat go head-to-head with tournament newcomers JCA Kings of Côte d’Ivoire.
Nigeria, Mali in tricky World Cup groups
THE 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup draw has outlined two distinct paths for Africa’s representatives, Mali and Nigeria. However, one reality remains consistent: there are no easy games at this level.
Zouita eyeing BAL title before ending his career
WHEN great basketball careers become the top of the discussion in the African continent, the name Abdelhakim Zouita cannot be left out. The Moroccan is the embodiment of what it means to build a legacy of greatness throughout one’s playing career.
Ozabor ready to take giant career leap
JOSHUA Ozabor explains that two years ago, while playing in South Africa’s national club championship, he was naive about how serious the competition was and what it would have meant had the team he played for won the final.
Gonçalves, Gakou and Dundão fuelling Petro’s success
GERSON Gonçalves, Aboubakar Gakou, and Childe Dundão; three names that have become synonymous with excellence across the Basketball Africa League. Shooting, playmaking, defensive intensity, control, and that unmistakable Angolan flair, but none of this was guaranteed.
Thrills and records of the Kalahari Conference
AFTER 10 days of intense basketball, high-scoring and record-breaking feats characterised the BAL’s Kalahari Conference. The Big Tip Off’s Sandisiwe Msibi highlights the moments which shaped the Conference, which ended on Sunday in Pretoria, South Africa.
All to play for in the Kalahari Conference
WITH three game days remaining, the BAL Kalahari Conference has begun to separate, but not entirely settle. Through the opening stretch, identities have taken shape, margins have emerged, and for some, urgency is already unavoidable.
