With the decisive playoffs in Kigali set for 22-31 Could, all eight groups have reshaped their rosters. Some standout gamers from the Kalahari and Sahara Conferences have been launched, whereas contemporary arrivals have strengthened squads throughout the board.
Most groups now characteristic BAL-tested gamers and new additions as they chase the Baobab-inspired trophy, to be lifted on 31 Could at BK Enviornment.
Here’s a breakdown of roster modifications because the common season ended on 3 Could.
RSSB Tigers
In: Oumar Ballo (Mali), Osborn Shema (Rwanda)
Out: Viny Okouo (Congo)
Ballo, a 2.13m centre, is a key addition for the Tigers. He at present plies his commerce within the Italian topflight, but additionally boasts expertise from US faculty basketball the place he performed for the Gonzaga Bulldogs, Arizona and Indiana College.
He rose to prominence with Mali’s youth groups, together with a runner-up end on the 2019 FIBA U19 World Cup.
Becoming a member of him on the staff is Osborn Shema, a 7-foot Rwandan worldwide, who performs as a ahead. Shema boasts good capturing skills, staff play qualities, and nice defence.
FUS Rabat
In: Uchenna Iroegbu (Nigeria)
Out: Anthony Pritchard (USA), Abdoulaye Harouna (Niger)
Iroegbu is a well-recognized BAL determine, having performed for SLAC in 2023 and Nairobi Metropolis Thunder final season, the place he averaged 14 factors and 4.7 assists. The 6-foot-1 guard is a confirmed playmaker and common Nigeria worldwide.
Harouna missed the top of the Sahara Convention as a result of a hand damage.
Petro de Luanda
In: Chasson Randle (USA), Raphiael Putney (USA)
Out: Javion Blake (USA), Chinemelu Elonu (Nigeria)
Putney, a 6-foot-10 ahead, averaged 15 factors and 5 rebounds for Rivers Hoopers final season, offering scoring and measurement. Randle, a former NBA guard with the Philadelphia 76ers and EuroLeague champion with Actual Madrid, additionally returns after averaging 15 factors and 4 assists in his BAL debut with APR final yr.
Al Ahly LY
In: Assem Marei (Egypt), Charlie Moore (USA)
Out: Damion Baugh (USA), Jean Jacques Boissy (Senegal)
Coach In: Fotios Katsikaris (Greece)
Coach Out: Ahmed Soliman (Egypt)
Marei, a key determine for Egypt and a 2025 BAL champion with Al Ahli, strengthens the frontcourt with measurement and expertise. The staff additionally brings in Moore so as to add backcourt depth.
Boissy was sidelined by a foot damage, whereas Baugh’s absence was not publicly detailed.
Dar Metropolis
In: Anas Mahmoud (Egypt), Jonas Oberlin Mushi (Tanzania)
Out: Junior Madut (South Sudan)
Mahmoud, former BAL Defensive Participant of the Yr, boosts rim safety and rebounding. He beforehand helped Zamalek win the inaugural 2021 title and most not too long ago performed for Al Ittihad Alexandria.
Membership Africain
In: Makhtar Gueye (Senegal)
Out: Achref Gannouni (Tunisia)
Gueye, a Senegal worldwide, brings power and scoring in his third BAL season, having beforehand featured for Ferroviário da Beira and ASC Ville de Dakar, the place he averaged 11 factors throughout two campaigns.
Al Ahly EGY
In: Nuni Omot (South Sudan), Amr Zahran (Egypt)
Omot, the 2023 BAL MVP, returns. He and Zahran have been key to Al Ahly’s 2023 title win in Kigali.
ASC Ville de Dakar
In: William Tavares (Cape Verde)
Out: Deng Deng (South Sudan)
Tavares, a 6-foot-4 guard, provides scoring and defensive power. He’s a daily for Cape Verde’s nationwide staff and brings athleticism to the Senegalese aspect.
