The National Basketball Association (NBA) and the International Basketball Federation’s (FIBA) aim to permanently include Africa in their professional basketball league is manifesting. The Association announced the African cities that will host the inaugural Basketball Africa League (BAL) when it sets off in March 2020 and other pertinent details about the tournament.
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Lifestyle Rwanda builds East Africa’s largest indoor stadia
Rwanda has completed the 10,000-seat Kigali Arena, which is one of Africa’s largest indoor stadia. The arena could host major regional and international sports events, including the 2020 Basketball Africa League and the 2021 FIBA Africa Basketball Championships
Lifestyle Coco Gauff: Rising teenage tennis star shines at Wimbledon 2019
We all love a beautiful story and tennis prodigy Cori “Coco” Gauff’s resurgence at Wimbledon 2019 is an alluring story of triumph, and remarkable hardwork which has touched the hearts of many and inspired the world.
Lifestyle FIFA’s intervention in African football speaks volumes about failed leadership
Leadership is a major constraint to the development of Africa’s most popular sport.
Politics and Society AFCON: When banter turns toxic
With AFCON in full swing, emotions are running high for supporters of their national teams. But is this an excuse for some of the derogatory and offensive remarks made by passionate fans online?
Lifestyle Football fever: AFCON 2019 is under way!
The Total 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, hosted by the North African country of Egypt, is the 32nd edition of the Africa Cup of Nations.
Lifestyle Masai Ujiri Toronto Raptors President says Africa is a gold mine for talent
The Nigerian-born Masai Ujiri, a former player and now professional basketball executive who became the first African president of basketball operations and general manager of the Toronto Raptors, spoke to CNN’s Marketplace Africa about the future of basketball in Africa.
Lifestyle South Africa: Township basketball teams celebrate Youth Day at the CTICC
The two-day Youth Day Classic Basketball Tournament kicked off on 16 June with about 800 youngsters.
Lifestyle What to expect from biggest ever Africa Cup of Nations tournament
Here is a run-down on everything you need to know ahead of the championships.