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The Basketball Africa League and Speak Up Africa launch mentorship program for gender equality in Africa

The mentees will be coached by mentors to strengthen their skills and knowledge on issues such as gender inequality in sport, mental health, public speaking, and storytelling

On the occasion of Africa Day, Speak Up Africa and the Basketball Africa League (BAL) (https://theBAL.com/) have announced the launch of "Teaming Up: African LeadHERs meet BAL4HER". This sports mentorship program is part of Speak Up Africa's “African LeadHERs” movement and BAL's BAL4HER platform. It aims to advance gender equality, and…

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Egypt’s Al Ahly Crowned 2023 Basketball Africa League Champions

Al Ahly Forward Anunwa “Nuni” Omot Named 2023 BAL Most Valuable Player, Receives Hakeem Olajuwon Trophy

Egypt’s Al Ahly defeated Senegal’s AS Douanes 80-65 to win the 2023 Basketball Africa League (BAL) (http://www.NBA.com/theBAL) Finals, which took place at BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda and reached fans in 214 countries and territories in 17 languages. Following the game, BAL President Amadou Gallo Fall and FIBA Africa President Anibal…

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2023 Basketball Africa League Season: By the Numbers

The 2023 BAL season is reaching fans in 214 countries and territories in 17 languages through free-to-air and paid TV broadcast partnerships

Top Eight BAL Teams to Compete at BAL Playoffs and Finals in Kigali, Rwanda from May 20-27 ; tickets On Sale Now at BAL.NBA.com. The 2023 Basketball Africa League (BAL) Playoffs will tip off on Saturday, May 20 at BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda and will culminate with the third BAL…

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The Playoffs and Finals will tip off on Saturday, May 20 at BK Arena in Kigali, and conclude on Saturday, May 27. The top four teams from the Nile Conference group phase will join Abidjan Basket Club (ABC Fighters; Côte d’Ivoire), AS Douanes (Senegal), Rwanda Energy Group (REG; Rwanda) and…

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Basketball Africa League Announces Tickets Sales for Playoffs and Finals in Kigali

The Basketball Africa League (BAL) today announced that ticket sales for the 2023 Playoffs and Finals are now open

Basketball Africa League (BAL) (https://theBAL.com/) Playoffs and Finals Scheduled from May 20 – May 27 at BK Arena; Tickets on Sale Now at BAL.NBA.com. The Basketball Africa League (BAL) today announced that ticket sales for the 2023 Playoffs and Finals are now open. The Playoffs and Finals will tip off on Saturday, May…

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Basketball Africa League Announces Schedule Adjustment for May 5 Games

The City Oilers (Uganda) vs. CFV - Beira (Mozambique) game, previously scheduled to tip off at 4:00 p.m. CAT / 9:00 a.m. ET, is now scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. CAT / 12:30 p.m. ET

The Basketball Africa League (BAL) (https://theBAL.com/) today announced a schedule adjustment for the two games on Friday, May 5 as part of the Nile Conference group phase taking place at Hassan Mostafa Indoor Sports Complex in Cairo, Egypt from April 26 – May 6. The City Oilers (Uganda) vs. CFV…

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Basketball Africa League Announces Schedule Adjustment for Playoffs and Finals

The scheduling changes were made so that all four quarterfinal games can be played over the weekend

The Basketball Africa League (BAL) (https://theBAL.com/) today announced that the 2023 BAL Playoffs and Finals, previously scheduled to tip off on Sunday, May 21 and conclude on Saturday, May 27, will now tip off on Saturday, May 20.  The scheduling changes were made so that all four quarterfinal games can…

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Basketball Africa League Unveils Nile Conference Rosters Ahead of Group Phase Tip-Off on April 26 in Cairo

The 12 BAL teams have once again been divided into two conferences – the Sahara Conference and the Nile Conference

Conference Opener Will Feature Egypt’s Al Ahly Making BAL (www.BAL.NBA.com) Debut Against Mozambique’s CFV - Beira at Hassan Mostafa Indoor Sports Complex on Wednesday, April 26 at 12 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. CAT; Tickets for Nile Conference Games on Sale Now at www.BAL.NBA.com The Basketball Africa League (BAL) today announced…

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Basketball Africa League and New Fortress Energy Renew Marketing Partnership for 2023 Season

The Basketball Africa League (BAL) and New Fortress Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: NFE), a global energy infrastructure company founded to help accelerate the world’s transition to clean energy

NFE Will Support BAL’s (www.theBAL.com) Social Impact Initiatives Throughout League’s Third Season, Including BAL4HER, Threes for Trees, and the Ubuntu Trophy; NFE Continues as a Foundational Partner and the Official Energy Partner of the BAL; 2023 BAL Season Continues Today with Cote d’Ivoire’s Abidjan Basketball Club vs. Tunisia’s US Monastir at 4…

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2023 Basketball Africa League (BAL) Season Game 3: US Monastir (Tunisia) vs. Stade Malien (Mali)

Stade Malien attacked the basket and offensive glass to start the second quarter, but US Monastir’s balanced and efficient scoring maintained its double-digit lead for the better part of the quarter

The 2022 BAL (https://theBAL.com) Champion US Monastir of Tunisia started its title defense with a game against Stade Malien of Mali, which was making its BAL debut. Stade Malien captain Souleymane Berthe scored two early baskets to give his team a 6-2 lead, but consecutive baskets by former Pac-10 Player of…