In addition to a number of familiar teams, newcomers are set to make some noise in the Road to BAL 2025.

    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

     

    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

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