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Alfred Aboya in Johannesburg
August 14, 2024 — By Manyehlisa Lehohla

Aboya answers call to serve young ballers and Indomitable Lions

“YOU have to leave things before things leave you.” This was the philosophical answer of Cameroon-born coach Alfred Aboya when asked why he retired early...

Basketball Without Borders
August 7, 2024 — By Sindiswa Mabunda

Prominent figures share their thoughts on BWB 2024

BASKETBALL Without Borders (BWB) Africa is more than a sporting event, it is a once-in-lifetime opportunity for aspiring players. It is a pivotal developmental experience...

Coach Thesline Davids
July 19, 2024 — By Manyehlisa Lehohla

Davids talks CUCSA Games gold and hopes for her women’s team

THESLINE Davids is one of South Africa’s most visible coaches on the sidelines. It shows up in her display of passion and celebration when a...

Tshepo Matsie and Thanda Kweyama stratefise
July 8, 2024 — By Manyehlisa Lehohla

Matsie, Kweyama focus on big picture ahead of CUCSA Games

TSHEPO Matsie and Thanda Kweyama usually sit at opposing ends of benches during basketball games. Still, for the next couple of days, the two men...

Solo Diabate of Cote d'Ivoire
July 3, 2024 — By Sindiswa Mabunda

Can Côte D’Ivoire rise to the occasion in Olympic qualifiers?

CÔTE d’Ivoire has established a strong tradition of basketball excellence on the continent over the past three decades.  They will begin their quest for a...

Egypt coach Henrik Rodl
July 2, 2024 — By Sindiswa Mabunda

Can Rödl’s Olympic experience rub off on Egypt in qualifiers?

EGYPT has a storied basketball history, marked by their triumphs in the FIBA Africa Championships (AfroBasket). The country’s competitive domestic league, sports governance and top-notch...

Egypt at the 2023 FIBA World Cup
July 1, 2024 — By Sindiswa Mabunda

Egypt’s Pharoahs will fancy their chances in tricky group

EGYPT will be one of Africa’s representatives in one of the legs of the Olympic Qualifying Tournaments starting on Tuesday. The North Africans will compete...

Cameroon team celebrate
June 28, 2024 — By Manyehlisa Lehohla

Indomitable Lions will bring their physicality to Olympic qualifiers

CAMEROON could have the element of surprise on their side when they begin their FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament journey in Riga, Latvia (2-7 July). The...

Bruno Fernando of Angola
June 26, 2024 — By Manyehlisa Lehohla

Can Angola end their 16 year Olympic Games absence?

WE share insights on Angola’s chances at the upcoming FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournaments (2-7 July). The qualifiers will take place in four cities (San Juan,...

Samkelo Cele and Nkosinathi Sibanyoni of the Tigers
June 18, 2024 — By Manyehlisa Lehohla

Time for Cele and Sibanyoni to make the most of their careers

SAMKELO Cele and Nkosinathi Sibanyoni have established themselves as basketball stars in South Africa and Africa. The Cape Town Tigers duo have had an exceptional...

Devine Eke press conference BAL
June 6, 2024 — By Sindiswa Mabunda

Eke banks on Hoopers’ BAL run to lift image of Nigerian basketball

FOLLOWING the Rivers Hoopers’ BAL third-place final game win against the Cape Town Tigers, which earned them a podium finish, the post-game press conference started...

Petro de Luanda win BAL
June 2, 2024 — By Sindiswa Mabunda

Petro’s BAL triumph opens a new chapter for Angolan basketball

(KIGALI) The Petro de Luanda team woke up on Sunday with that championship feeling. They will head home to Angola, knowing they are Africa’s number...

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