ABIDJAN (Cote d'Ivoire) - The race for the six qualifying spots for the fifth edition of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) is just around the corner with teams taking to the floor in four African cities.
Registered teams will be divided into Divisions East and West (two groups each).
The teams that finish in the top places of each group will advance to the Elite 16 to be held in two cities: Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire (5-10 November), and a second host city, which will be confirmed at a later date.
Meet the teams set to compete in the Road to BAL 2025.
Division West - Tripoli, Libya (October 10-12)
Team | Country |
Al Ahly Tripoli | LIBYA |
Elan Coton | BENIN |
ABC Fighters | COTE D'IVOIRE |
Spintex Knights Sporting | GHANA |
Mighty Barolle | LIBERIA |
Stade Malien | MALI |
Kriol Star | CAPE VERDE |
Union Sportive des Forces Armees | BURKINA FASO |
Division West - Douala, Cameroon (October 27 - November 1)
Team | Country |
Kadji Sports Academy | CAMEROON |
Chaux Sports Basketball | DR CONGO |
* The full list of this group will be announced at a later date |
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Division East - Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (October 15-20)
Team | Country |
Unshindzi | COMOROS |
Hawassa City | ETHIOPIA |
Nairobi City Thunder | KENYA |
GNBC | MADAGASCAR |
Beau Vallon Heat | SEYCHELLES |
JKT Stars | TANZANIA |
Division East - Harare, Zimbabwe (October 22-27)
Team | Country |
Clube Desportivo Costa do Sol | MOZAMBIQUE |
Bravehearts Basketball | MALAWI |
Matero Magic | ZAMBIA |
Basket Hounds | ZIMBABWE |
CLICK HERE for the full schedule.
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