
DR Congo Secures Thrilling Victory Over Egypt in Dakar Qualifier
DR Congo edges past Egypt in a nail‑biting qualifier, showcasing resilience and key performances from Kasibabu and Kamba.
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DR Congo edges past Egypt in a nail‑biting qualifier, showcasing resilience and key performances from Kasibabu and Kamba.

Atoumane Diagne’s 15 points and 11 rebounds helped Senegal edge past Angola 84‑82 in a tightly contested 2027 World Cup qualifier, marking his first major contribution to the national team.

Atoumane Diagne, a 27‑year‑old Senegalese center based in Spain, made his senior national‑team debut in a pivotal 2027 World Cup qualifier, delivering 15 points and 11 rebounds to help Senegal edge Angola 84‑82. His performance, spurred by home‑court energy and late coach endorsement, signals a new chapter for Senegalese basketball.

Samson Mashebinu, a 6‑foot‑8 Nigerian freshman, joins San Diego State after a visa odyssey, joining a roster reshaped by injury and global recruitment.
Benjamin Ndour, a 6‑foot‑9 forward from Dakar, has signed with Florida A&M University, bringing international experience from Italy’s Serie B and a skill set that includes rebounding, shot‑blocking and three‑point shooting

A dispute over the qualifications of Senegal's team doctor erupted after the nation's early World Cup elimination, prompting a swift denial from medical authorities and the dismissal of the national team manager

Moustapha Loum, a 6‑foot‑10‑inch forward from Dakar, Senegal, has committed to UNLV for the 2026‑27 campaign, joining a roster that returns key players and looks to build on Pastner's postseason breakthrough.

St. John’s University is gearing up for another deep postseason run, bolstered by a mix of seasoned holdovers and new global recruits under head coach Rick Pitino.

Senegal’s football federation has terminated head coach Pape Thiaw and his technical staff after the team’s round‑of‑16 defeat at the World Cup, a move that comes amid a controversial trophy that was later stripped by African football’s governing body.
Moustapha Thiam, the 7‑2 center from Dakar, has chosen to stay with Michigan through the 2026‑27 season, bolstering the roster as the program navigates a new coaching era.
CAF president Patrice Motsepe credits strategic investments in youth, coaching and infrastructure for Africa’s historic World Cup performances, from Morocco’s semi‑final run to Cape Verde’s surprise advance.

France's dominant second‑half display against Senegal and Iraq's need to contain a potent attack set the stage for a high‑stakes encounter.

After a standout college career spanning Colorado and San Diego, Assane Diop signs with Kansas City Men's Basketball, adding size, skill, and a winning mindset to the 2026 roster.

The BAL is transitioning to a permanent 10‑team franchise system, driving attendance milestones, creating thousands of jobs and attracting investor interest across African cities.

The University of Tennessee at Martin announced the signing of Ousseynou Sambe, a 6‑10 forward from Dakar, Senegal, adding a versatile international player to its men's basketball class for the 2026‑27 season.

The Basketball Africa League postseason opens in Kigali on May 22, featuring eight qualified clubs vying for the title, with the final scheduled for May 31 in the Rwandan capital.

LSU basketball coach Will Wade has announced the addition of Italian professional forward Saliou Niang, a 6‑foot‑6 player with strong shooting percentages, to a roster that is being reshaped after a mass exodus of players.