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BAL 2024: What are the seeding games and which teams will compete in it?

BAL 2024: What are the seeding games and which teams will compete in it?

The fourth season of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) came with its own twists, and just like the introduction of the first-ever Kalahari Conference, the organisers decided to also chip in the first of its kind “seeding games”. The seeding games, which will be played just before the beginning of the playoffs, will see the eight qualified teams go up against each other to achieve the...

BAL: Review of Kalahari Conference debut as rising tide hits the Nile

BAL 2024: Get to know Rivers Hoopers & the seven other teams competing in the playoffs 

The 2024 Basketball Africa League (BAL), the competition’s fourth season, has provided fans with a breathtaking spectacle so far, especially with the conclusion of the three conferences, which includes its inaugural Kalahari Conference. Following the conclusion of the group phases, eight teams of the initial 12 teams qualified for the playoffs, slated to begin on Friday, May 24, in BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda. As this...

Guirassy

Guirassy nets brace as Stuttgart finish ahead of Bayern Munich in Bundesliga

Serhou Guirassy was on target twice on the final game of the Bundesliga season as Stuttgart defeated Borussia Monchengladbach 4-0 and finished second behind champions Bayer Leverkusen. The Guinea international has been in superb scoring form for Die Schwaben this season and scored his 27th league goal of the season when he opened proceedings in the 23rd minute with a powerful header. It was 12th time...

Elneny

Elneny announces Arsenal departure

Mohamed Elneny has announced that he will depart Arsenal at the end of the season. The Egyptian midfielder joined the Gunners from Swiss outfit FC Basel in January 2016 and has gone on to make 161 appearances, scoring six goals and providing 10 assists. He has also won the FA Cup and two Community Shields. The time of Elneny at the Emirates Stadium has however been...

Matip

Matip set to depart Liverpool at the end of the season

Liverpool defender Joel Matip will leave the club at the end of the season along with midfielder Thiago Alcantara when their contracts expire. Ex-Cameroon international Matip joined on a free transfer in the summer of 2016 and played 201 times in all competitions, scoring 11 goals and providing six assists. He has however been hindered from more game time owing to persistent injuries. The 32-year-old has...