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Ogechi, Thunder ready to put on a show for Kenya at the BAL
DERRICK Ogechi has experienced the upsides and downsides of basketball on the continent. Late last year, he and his Nairobi City Thunder teammates were celebrated like kings for scaling new heights in Kenya’s basketball. Sadly the table turned when he donned the national team jersey. He and the Morans experienced a baptism of fire in the recent AfroBasket qualifiers.
Vincent wants to add brush and polish to MBB’s game
FEELINGS of excitement and anticipation engulfed new MBB coach Sam Vincent since he arrived in South Africa last week, a country he last set foot in almost three decades ago. Back then, he was a pro player sweating it out on the hardwoods of the then-Professional Basketball League, one of the catalysts of the country’s exciting but short-lived basketball boom and buzz.
Shousha dreams of BAL glory and the Intercontinental Cup
AL ITTIHAD Alexandria, one of Egypt’s most prestigious basketball clubs, is set to make its long-awaited debut in the Basketball Africa League (BAL) this season. As a powerhouse in Egyptian basketball, Ittihad has long aspired to compete on the continental stage, but the path to this moment has been filled with challenges. Years of close calls, setbacks, and unwavering determination have defined their journey, making this qualification all the more significant.
Abada chasing domestic glory with Club Africain
TUNISIAN virtuoso floor general Omar Abada returned home a year ago after spending two years in the Middle East, after being on what you could call a basketball pilgrimage. The point guard says those years spent between Saudi Arabia and Syria helped refine his game.
Darlan finds his groove in Delaware with the Blue Coats
THIERRY Serge Darlan cracked a smile when asked about a picture of his much younger self holding up a certificate on his IG account. The image in question is the last in a series depicting Darlan’s journey from his homeland, the Central African Republic, to his current NBA G League franchise, the Delaware Blue Coats.
Zouzoua says the excitement for the BAL is bubbling in Rabat
THE days are ticking towards one of Africa’s premier sporting spectacles, Season 5 of the Basketball Africa League (BAL). It is also a time when teams move swiftly to secure top-tier talent that can give them the best opportunity to win.
Slimane defying father time as passion for playing keeps burning
NOT many ballers in Africa embody what success looks like in basketball than Tunisia’s Sekka, officially known as Radhouane Slimane. Be it in the red vest of Tunisia or at the club level, one of the greats of the African game has won it all, and at 44, Slimane is still going.
Mothiba ready step into bright lights and action of the BAL
FRIDAY, 28 February, was a day of contrasting emotions for South African certified baller and legend Neo Mothiba. On that day, while looking forward to what he termed a grudge match against his former club Jozi Nuggets, the draw for the much anticipated Season 5 of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) took place a few hours earlier.
Almeida shaping Kriol Star and CBL to be shining lights in Africa
JOEL Almeida has entered a phase of his life and career where legacy has become paramount, and making a meaningful contribution to Cape Verde’s basketball ecosystem has become a part of that mission.
Mali and Diarra face uphill battle to qualify for AfroBasket
THE final window of the 2025 Men’s AfroBasket qualifiers will have begun on Friday, and Mali enters this phase with significant pressure to win every game. The Sahel nation is up against some of the continent’s toughest teams: South Sudan, ranked No.1 in Africa; the Democratic Republic of the Congo, undefeated in the previous qualifying window; and Morocco, always a formidable contender.
Chona holds off retirement talk for shot at BAL qualification
CHONGO Chona pictured Season 5 of the Basketball Africa League as the stage where he would bid goodbye to his playing career, but it was not to be as the proverbial needle burst that bubble.
Phiri, Matero eyeing ZBF title to ease sting of Elite 16
LAST year in October, Saul Phiri and his Matero Magic teammates looked unstoppable in the early stages of the Road To BAL – their unbeaten campaign in Zimbabwe held a lot of promise – it looked like they would be the first from Zambia to qualify for the Basketball Africa League.
Selepe embraces inner coach and leading MBB to the BAL
DURING his playing days at Jeppe High School for Boys, Lebesa Selepe says in his learnt that he had an inner coach in him, something he took time to warm up to. In a full-circle moment, Selepe has embraced his ability to impart basketball knowledge from the sidelines at his former school.
SA coaches cry foul over non-payment for U18 AfroBasket
FOUR months have passed since the U18 AfroBasket (for men and women) ended on South African shores. However, some of the rubble from the chaotic way Basketball South Africa (BSA) organised the tournament remains.
Heavyweights to do battle in Group B of the Elite 16
GROUP B in the 2025 Elite 16 Division East promises an intense battle as Matero Magic, the City Oilers, Urunani, and Fox Basketball Club vie for the two remaining spots in the landmark fifth season of the Basketball Africa League (BAL). With everything on the line, each team must bring their best to ensure they make it to the tournament’s final game and secure their place on Africa’s grandest basketball stage.
New kids on the block to fight for supremecy in Group A
GROUP A of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) Elite 16 sets the stage for a thrilling showdown as Nairobi City Thunder (Kenya), MBB (South Africa), Bravehearts Basketball Club (Malawi), and Kriol Star Basketball Club (Cape Verde) battle for a spot in the landmark fifth season of the BAL.
Nyatlo elevates her game after overcoming a series of injuries
FOR different reasons, Ipeleng Nyatlo says she has developed an appreciation for basketball. The reason for this renewed love for the game may have to do with two injury setbacks and getting to play in continental club qualifiers. The experiences have matured her as a player and a person.
Preview of Road To BAL Elite 16 Group B Division West
THE Elite 16 will feature an exciting mix of emerging talents and seasoned players. Clubs like Al Ahli Tripoli, Kadji Sport, Mighty Barrolle Basketball Club, and Spintex Knights will embark on their first journeys in the Elite 16.
