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  Côte d’Ivoire

  National Cup Finals 2026: showdown set at Treichville Sports Palace

  After qualifying rounds featuring 56 teams, the finals of the 2026 Côte d’Ivoire National Cup are now confirmed. Women: FBA vs SOA Men: JCA vs ASA The finals will take place on Thursday, May 14, 2026 (Ascension Day) at the Palais des Sports in Treichville. Ticket prices: * Stands: 500 FCFA * Side sections: 2,000 FCFA * VIP: 5,000 FCFA * VVIP: 10,000 FCFA Online tickets will be available next week. Fans can expect great entertainment, a vibrant atmosphere, and lot of prizes to be won. Info line: +225 0757381346
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  Africa

  BAL 2026 : Second straight loss for JCA Kings against Maktown Flyers

  The Jeunesse Club d'Abidjan fell 76–68 to the Maktown Flyers, who secured their first-ever Basketball Africa League win. Despite their efforts, the Kings struggled to contain the Flyers’ hot shooting from beyond the arc, trailing 46–38 at halftime. Led by Jawad Adekoya (20 points) and a strong team performance, the Nigerian side maintained control until the final buzzer.

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  Africa

  BAL 2026: FUS Rabat outclass JCA Kings in opening game

  FUS Rabat made a strong statement in the Sahara Conference of the Basketball Africa League 2026, delivering a dominant win 85 - 55 over the JCA Kings on opening night. The Moroccan side controlled the game from start to finish, showcasing strong team play and defensive intensity. The Kings struggled to match their opponent’s physicality and offensive efficiency. With this convincing victory, Rabat secures an ideal start in the group stage, hosted in Morocco from April 24 to May 3, 2026. JCA Kings will now need to bounce back quickly to keep their playoff hopes alive.

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  World

  EuroCup 2026: Assemian Moulare and JL Bourg reach the final

  JL Bourg-en-Bresse has secured its place in the EuroCup 2026 final after a hard-fought 2-1 semifinal victory over Ankara. After losing the first game (99-71), Bourg bounced back to win 76-73 and 94-78. Ivorian international Assemian Moulare (23, 1.84m), averaging 10 points, 1.4 rebounds and 1.9 assists this season, is expected to play a key role in the final. JL Bourg will face Besiktas in a best-of-three series: * Game 1: April 22 in Istanbul * Game 2: April 28 in Bourg-en-Bresse (Ekinox) * Game 3 (if needed): May 1 in Istanbul

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  Côte d’Ivoire

  Hypersonics Abidjan Officiel intends to play its card to the fullest during the 2026 playoffs.

  Emmanuel Oulaï marks his return to the Ivorian championship after more than 10 years away. The second recruit, Seth Dawson, comes to strengthen Hypersonics' backcourt. A story to follow!
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  Africa

  BAL 2026: Rabat to host the Sahara Conference group stage

  The Basketball Africa League (BAL) will take place in Rabat from April 24 to May 3, 2026, with the Sahara Conference group stage held at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex. Six African teams, including Moroccan champions Fath Union Sport (FUS Rabat), Al Ahly (Egypt), Club Africain (Tunisia), ASC Ville de Dakar (Senegal), Maktown Flyers (Nigeria), and JCA Kings (Ivory Coast), will compete in 15 games. The top four teams from this conference will advance to the playoffs and finals, scheduled in Kigali, Rwanda, from May 22 to May 31. BAL President Amadou Gallo Fall highlighted the importance of the competition for the development of basketball in Africa. The BAL, a partnership between FIBA and NBA Africa, will begin its sixth season in March 2026.

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