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Al Ahly celebrate
February 27, 2024 — By Manyehlisa Lehohla

Will Al Ahly Benghazi enter the BAL with bang?

AL Ahly Benghazi is one of the teams making their debut in Season 4 of the Basketball Africa League (BAL). The Big Tip shares some...

Israel Otobo of Dynamo Basketball Club
February 22, 2024 — By Sindiswa Mabunda

A leap of faith leads Otobo to realising BAL dream

ISRAEL Otobo first encountered the Basketball Africa League (BAL) as a fan. The 19-year-old Nigerian forward remembers watching Season 3 of The BAL for the...

Parish Petty of City Oilers
February 22, 2024 — By Sindiswa Mabunda

Can City Oilers get past conference play in BAL Season 4?

THE City Oilers have been a dominant team in their national league. As they gear up for Season 4 of the Basketball Africa League (BAL),...

Aliou Diarra of FUS Rabat
February 21, 2024 — By Manyehlisa Lehohla

FUS Rabat look a promising outfit ahead of BAL debut

FUS Rabat are making a first appearance in the Basketball Africa League (BAL). In this preview, The Big Tip Off delves into FUS and its...

Victor Anthony Koko will lead Rivers Hoopers
February 20, 2024 — By Emmanuel Shine

What will Rivers Hoopers’ impact be in BAL Season 4?

RIVERS Hoopers head into Season 4 of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) after last appearing in 2021. The Big Tip Off previews the King’s Men...

NBA All Star Weekend
February 17, 2024 — By Supplied Content

Blogtable writers talk past vs present ahead of NBA All Star game

THE African Blogtable brings together some of the top basketball minds from across the continent to answer some of the league’s most pressing questions about...

Firas Lahyani
February 15, 2024 — By Manyehlisa Lehohla

Former BAL champions Monastir to look for redemption

AFTER their humiliating exit in the Basketball Africa League (BAL) Season 3 last year, Tunisian club US Monastir will be looking to redeem themselves in...

Israel Otobo of Dynamo
February 14, 2024 — By Emmanuel Shine

Will Dynamo pack a punch in their BAL debut?

DYNAMO Basketball Club, or simply Dynamo, are one of the clubs making their debut in Season 4 of the Basketball Africa League (BAL). The Big...

Petro de Luanda's Yanick Moreira
February 13, 2024 — By Manyehlisa Lehohla

Moreira says having fun could deliver success to Petro’s BAL run

YANICK Moreira’s career is one of Africa’s greatest success stories in basketball. From his youth and into his prime he has enjoyed a playing career...

Carlos Morais of Petro
February 13, 2024 — By Sindiswa Mabunda

Is the window closing on Morais’ BAL title shot?

PETRO de Luanda is a highly decorated club that has participated in every instalment of the Basketball Africa League (BAL). Despite their extensive experience in the...

Sarah Ogoke at the AfroBasket
February 9, 2024 — By Sindiswa Mabunda

Ogoke talks D’Tigress journey and Olympic Games quest

SARAH Ogoke’s journey with Nigeria’s D’Tigress started 13 years ago (2011) when she was a junior in college. She received a call-up to represent Nigeria...

Bangui Sporting Club during the Road To BAL
February 8, 2024 — By Emmanuel Shine

Are Bangui Sporting Club ready to turn heads in BAL debut?

BANGUI Sporting Club heads into Season 4 of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) and will look to turn heads in their debut season. The Big...

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