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Sharon Ogharanduku Royal Aces
October 11, 2024 — By Manyehlisa Lehohla

Basketball, the ace that shaped Ogharanduku’s life

SHARON Ogharanduku has four roles to fulfil: being a counsellor, a wife, motherhood, and playing basketball. She says having a supportive family has helped her...

Tylor Okari City Thunder
October 7, 2024 — By Manyehlisa Lehohla

Ongwae ready to rumble with Thunder in Road To BAL

TYLOR Ongwae is a heralded son in Kenyan basketball, from providing a historic clutch moment in a Morans vest to capturing domestic and continental success...

Ron Harper at an NBA Clinic
October 2, 2024 — By Sindiswa Mabunda

Harper excited about the growth of basketball in Africa

IN basketball, few figures have left as indelible a mark as Ron Harper. He has had a remarkable career, that includes five NBA championships. Coupled...

Nkosinathi Sibanyoni
October 1, 2024 — By Sindiswa Mabunda

Sibanyoni’s stock rises after remarkable season in Burundi

NKOSINATHI Sibanyoni’s journey through basketball took an unexpected yet enriching turn when he ventured into the vibrant world of Burundi’s Viva Basketball League (VBL). By...

Sazi Msane and DUEP Academy
September 25, 2024 — By Manyehlisa Lehohla

DUEP a worthwhile invesment for KZN basketball

SAZI Msane, the owner of the DUEP Academy, joked that revealing what he spent to start the basketball outfit would probably end his marriage. Jokes...

Ugo Udezue U18 AfroBasket
September 15, 2024 — By Manyehlisa Lehohla

Udezue keeps the flame burning for young Nigerian ballers

(PRETORIA) As an entrepreneur, Ugo Udezue understands creating opportunities for people can transform their lives. So, upon learning that the Nigerian teams (men and women)...

Damaris Emedie
September 11, 2024 — By Sindiswa Mabunda

All systems go for the U18 Women’s AfroBasket quarter-finals

(PRETORIA) The FIBA U18 Women’s AfroBasket tournament has been captivating audiences with its display of rising talent across Africa. With the quarterfinals on the horizon,...

Zambia in a celebratory mood
September 9, 2024 — By Manyehlisa Lehohla

Zambia bring good vibes and fighting spirit to U18 AfroBasket

(PRETORIA) Since arriving in South Africa for the U18 AfroBasket, the Zambia men’s team has been one of the vibrant teams at the tournament. From...

Nigeria coach Juliana Negedu
September 5, 2024 — By Manyehlisa Lehohla

Negedu confident J’Tigress are headed in a winning direction

(PRETORIA) The Nigeria women’s U18 program, which had languished in the wilderness for over a decade, has recently experienced a resuscitation, culminating in a third...

South Africa team captain Taite Hendricks
September 3, 2024 — By Manyehlisa Lehohla

Hendricks confident SA can step up their on home court

(PRETORIA) SOUTH African U18 team captain Taite Hendricks spoke with conviction in saying the men’s team should not be taken lightly ahead of their opening...

South Africa captain Reatlegile Taukobong
September 2, 2024 — By Manyehlisa Lehohla

Taukobong embraces leadership challenge ahead of AfroBasket

(PRETORIA) It has not been the best preparation for host nation South Africa going into this year’s FIBA U18 Women’s AfroBasket. Still, team captain Reatlegile...

FIBA MAIN PIC
August 19, 2024 — By Sindiswa Mabunda

African teams sharpen tools for battle in World Cup qualifiers

RWANDA and Mexico will serve as battlegrounds for the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup pre-qualifiers (19 September -25 September) in the coming days. African...

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