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May
30
2021
By The African Mirror
Zamalek crowned maiden BAL Champions

Zamalek crowned maiden BAL Champions

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BOITUMELO RANTAO EGYPTIAN team Zamalek became winners of the inaugural Basketball Africa League (BAL) defeating finalist US Monastir 76-63 at the Kigali Arena in Kigali, Rwanda.  Monastir led by a slim margin after the first quarter and the first portion of the second, until Zamalek clawed their way back to lead 44-42 at halftime. Power Forward Micheal Fakude led Zamalek with 15 points off the bench in the final. Mohab Yasser and Souleyman Diabate proved the difference in the encounter as the 18-year-old Yasser scored 14 points for the Egyptians. Diabate also scored 14 points, together with 6 assists and…
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May
19
2021
By The African Mirror
Petro de Luanda and AS Sale mark territory

Petro de Luanda and AS Sale mark territory

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BOITUMELO RANTAO DAY three of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) saw Angola’s Petro de Luanda feature in a statement 84-66 over Malian opposition AS Police. The Kigali arena in Rwanda played host to the group B tie between 14-time Angolan champions and the 2019 Mali champions. AS Police’s team featured a good blend of experience, youth, and talent in their first BAL clash. A strong Petro de Luanda would be a formidable opponent on any day, on any stage. The Malian outfit found themselves in deep water early in the first quarter going down 17-4 courtesy of quick basketball from…
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Mar
13
2021
By The African Mirror
Mismanagement crippled SA basketball

Mismanagement crippled SA basketball

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LEE NXUMALO BASKETBALL, once the fastest-growing sport in South Africa, now hardly has recognisable leagues or talents. A group of campaigners have come together to get it thriving and growing again. He increased popularity of the National Basketball Association (NBA) on the global front and the presence of African-born players in the league has given basketball cultural currency among the continent’s youth. Even though basketball had a presence in South Africa since apartheid, its popularity reached its peak only in the late 1990s. At one point, it was considered the fastest-growing sport in the country and on track to becoming…
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Feb
24
2021
By The African Mirror
Basketball; Africa’s Best of Best

Basketball; Africa’s Best of Best

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BOITUMELO RANTAO ALAS, the African Basketball Championship (Afrobasket) qualifiers have come to a conclusion. The drama and talent on show intoxicated fans, leaving eyes wanting as we await the Afrobasket finals in Kigali, Rwanda. In the enthusiasm for what is to come, The African Mirror brings you the stand-out performers from the tournament held in Tunisia and Cameroon. Salah Mejri (Tunisia) Mejri’s presence on the floor cannot be understated, defensively and offensively, the Tunisian has been his team’s pivot. If you needed an indication as to how impactful the center has been Tunisia have yet to lose a game throughout…
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