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Done Deal: Al Khalood complete triple swoop for Troost-Ekong, Dieng & Muleka

Done Deal: Al Khalood complete triple swoop for Troost-Ekong, Dieng & Muleka

Saudi Pro League side, Al Kholood have completed the signings of Nigerian defenders William Troost-Ekong, Malian midfielder Aliou Dieng and DR Congo forward Jackson Muleka, Afrosport reports. Super Eagles captain Troost-Ekong, who signed a two-year contract with the option of an additional year had earlier, bid farewell to fans and management of Greek side PAOK Thessaloniki after a one-year stint with the club where he featured...

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CAFCL Final: Esperance target second leg upset in Al Ahly’s backyard

Esperance will be hoping to cause an upset in Al Ahly's backyard when both sides meet at the Cairo International stadium in the second leg of the CAF Champions League final on Saturday night. The first leg in Rades ended goalless and home advantage could help Al Ahly towards a record-extending 12th Champions League title. A score draw would however favour Esperance on away goals and...

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...

CAF Champions League: North African giants Al Ahly and Esperance reach final

CAF Champions League: North African giants Al Ahly and Esperance reach final

Al Ahly and Esperance are set to face each other in the CAF Champions League final after their respective semi-final aggregate victories over TP Mazembe and Mamelodi Sundowns on Friday night. The Red Devils won their second leg tie in Cairo 3-0 courtesy of goals from Mohamed Abdelmonem, Wessem Abou Ali and Akram Tawfik, pulling through 3-1 on aggregate. Meanwhile, Raed Bouchniba's 57th minute strike was...