THE Tanzania Basketball Federation announced on Tuesday that the National Basketball League (NBL) will tip off later this month.
Dodoma, the East African nation’s capital, will host the men’s and women’s NBL (28 November – 08 December) at Chinangali Park. The league has organised a round-robin group stage competition, with 16 teams in the men’s category, while the women’s leg will see 12 competing for national glory.
NBL 2026
Men
Group A: Kisasa Heroes, Donbosco Panthers, Pazi and TTC Memphis.
Group B: Dodoma Spurs, Octopus, Stein Warriors and WJ Basketball.
Group C: UDSM Outsiders, Fast Heat, Arusha Kings and Golden Kings.
Group D: Dar City, Miembeni, Buffalo and Risasi.
Women
Group A: Vijana Queens, TBT Queens, DB Troncatti and Tausi Royals.
Group B: Fox Divas, DB Panteline, Reel Dream and Fox Queens.
Group C: Orkweeswa, Manyara Queens, DB Lioness and JKT Stars.
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