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Sandile Sibonyine is set to feature for Johannesburg Giants in the upcoming Basketball Africa League 2026 season.
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UGB star Sibonyine joins Johannesburg Giants ahead of BAL 2026
Monday, March 23, 2026
In 2025, Libyan giants Al Ahli Tripoli were crowned Basketball Africa League (BAL) champions.
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Al Ahly Benghazi: What do the Libyan giants bring to BAL 2026?
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Kenyan champions Nairobi City Thunder are back to BAL with bigger ambitions. Courtesy photo
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Kenya’s Nairobi City Thunder set high ambitions ahead of BAL 2026
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
James Maye Jr
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Maye Jr joins Tigers coaching staff for BAL 2026
Monday, March 16, 2026
Craig Randall scored a game high 27 points to power APR to a 79-66 win over REG on Sunday, March 15, at Petit Stade. Photo courtesy
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Hoops League: APR down REG to finish top of first round
Monday, March 16, 2026
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Basketball: Damaria’s double-double powers Patriots past REG
Saturday, March 14, 2026
RSSB Tigers Basketball Club to represent Rwanda in Season 6 of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) following APR BBC's withdrawal. Courtesy.
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RSSB Tigers replace APR at BAL 2026
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Dar City Basketball Club will feature among teams to compete at Basketball Africa League (BAL) for the first time. Courtesy
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Dar City: Tanzania's first team at BAL dares to make strides
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Teafale Lenard and Leonard Randall combined for 52 points as APR beat UGB 90-85 on Wednesday at Petit Stade. Photo courtesy 
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APR beat UGB to go top of basketball league
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Kenyan-American guard Albert Odero will be part of the squad that Kenyan champions Nairobi City Thunder in BAL 2026.
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Tigers star Odero joins Nairobi City Thunder ahead of BAL 2026
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Former Los Angeles and Golden State Warriors guard has signed for APR
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Former Lakers guard Quinn Cook joins APR ahead of BAL 2026
Monday, March 09, 2026
Power forward Jean Victor Mukama scored 15 points to help APR beat Patriots 78-75 at Petit Stade on Sunday, March 8. Photos by Innocent Shema
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Basketball: Mukama inspires APR to narrow win over Patriots
Monday, March 09, 2026
South Sudan’s forward Madut Akec has joined APR ahead of BAL 2026 Kalahari Conference in Pretoria, South Africa in April. Photo courtesy. 
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South Sudan’s Madut Akec joins APR ahead of BAL 2026
Sunday, March 08, 2026
FERWABA officials pose for a photo with their Bralirwa counterparts after the signing of the agreement on Friday, March 6. Courtesy
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FERWABA inks four-year sponsorship deal with Bralirwa
Friday, March 06, 2026
Rwanda’s APR BBC will represent the country in the competition for the third consecutive season. COURTESY
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BAL 2026: Teams, cities, newcomers, and more to know
Friday, March 06, 2026
Patriots beat Kepler 65-61 on Wednesday at Petit Stade to register their third win of the league campaign. Courtesy
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Basketball: Damaria drops 21 points as Patriots edge Kepler
Thursday, March 05, 2026
Kepler head coach Mandy Juruni won't be on touchline when his side takes on Patriots on Wednesday at Petit Stade. Photo courtesy
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Juruni to miss Kepler league game against Patriots
Wednesday, March 04, 2026
Power forward Olivier Shyaka scored 18 points as Tigers beat APR 89-80 at BK Arena on Sunday, March 1. Photos courtesy
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Hoops league: Shyaka powers Tigers past APR, UGB keep momentum
Monday, March 02, 2026

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