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Basketball Africa League To Tip Off Historic Inaugural Season In May

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The Basketball Africa League (BAL) announced that the league’s historic inaugural season will tip off Sunday, May 16 at the Kigali Arena in Kigali, Rwanda, with 12 teams from across Africa competing in the new professional league. The BAL, a partnership between the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) and the National Basketball Association (NBA) (www.NBA.com), builds on the foundation of club competitions FIBA Regional Office Africa has organized on the continent and marks the NBA’s first collaboration to operate a league outside of North America.  The first BAL Finals will be held Sunday, May 30.

The BAL will implement robust health and safety protocols for the 12 teams and personnel traveling to Rwanda, based on guidance from the World Health Organization and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, with advice from public health officials and medical experts.

“We are thrilled that the inaugural Basketball Africa League season will take place at the world-class Kigali Arena,” said BAL President Amadou Gallo Fall.  “Through the BAL, we will provide a platform for elite players from across the continent to showcase their talent and inspire fans of all ages, use basketball as an economic growth engine across Africa, and shine a light on Africa’s vibrant sporting culture.”

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“We are extremely happy to finally launch the highly anticipated first season of the BAL,” said FIBA Africa and BAL Board President Anibal Manave.  “FIBA and the NBA have been working closely together to develop protocols to address the health and safety of all players, coaches and officials.  The experience of hosting the FIBA AfroBasket 2021 Qualifiers in Rwanda late last year will contribute to a safe and successful inaugural BAL season.”

The league today also announced an adjusted competition format for the inaugural season, which will feature a total of 26 games at the Kigali Arena.  The competition will tip off with an 18-game group phase with the 12 teams divided into three groups of four.  During the group phase, each team will face the three other teams in its group once.  The top eight teams from the group phase will qualify for the playoffs, which will be single elimination in all three rounds.

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Female Protea Team for the Counter Strike 2 esports title to do battle against Namibia – AEC25

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Mind Sports South Africa’s Protea Female CS2 team, led by captain Jess Greeff and featuring Avonique van Rooyen,  dominated IESF’s AEC24, and emerged undefeated, and punched their ticket to the world stage. The female Protea Team for the Counter Strike 2 Esports Title are trailblazers in female esports and are already making their mark internationally.

To qualify for IESF’s World Esports Championships 2025 (WEC25), South Africa’s Female Protea Team for the Counter Strike 2 Esports Title will be taking on Namibia at15H00 on 21 June 2025.

South Africa’s Female Protea Team for the Counter Strike 2 Esports Title has never lost to Namibia, and both MSSA and the team are confident that the result will be the same as all previous encounters.

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The team has shown a few changes from 2024. Jessica Greeff remains the captain, and Avonique van Rooyen and Megan van der Westhuizen too stay on the team with their vast international experience. The two new additions are Kiera McCullum and Kalee Ludick who further add to the team.

MSSA is of the belief that the 2025 Female Protea Team for the Counter Strike 2 Esports Title is the strongest female Counter Strike 2 team to ever represent South Africa.

The full team to represent South Africa at15H00 on 21 June 2025 is:

Name Club Nick Province
Jessica Eleez Greeff (Capt.) ZAG Academy heartjess KwaZulu Natal
Avonique van Rooyen ZAG Academy avo Gauteng
Kiera McCallum ZAG Academy queen KwaZulu Natal
Megan van der Westhuizen ZAG Academy m3gz Gauteng
Kalee Ludick ZAG Academy creative Gauteng

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EGT Digital has expanded its partnership with Bangbet in Nigeria

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EGT Digital has strengthened its collaboration with Bangbet. Following the great success of the Bulgarian provider’s games on the operator’s Kenyan platform, they are now also available in Nigeria. Local visitors can dive into the world of over 140 in-house developed slot titles of the Bulgarian company, the crash game xRide, as well as the top-performing jackpot solutions Bell Link, High Cash, Clover Chance, and Single Progressive Jackpot.

David Kabue Gichuhi, Director of Bangbet, commented: “EGT Digital’s gaming content offers everything our customers are looking for – a wide diversity of themes, high winning chances, and numerous captivating bonuses. Bell Link and Clover Chance immediately stood out as our clients’ favorites, with the provider’s other products also being among the most sought-after offerings on the website. We are impressed with their remarkable performance in Kenya and Nigeria, and within a few months, we plan to launch them in the other markets where we operate: Tanzania, Ghana, and Uganda.“

Zsuzsanna Zeibig, Sales manager for Africa at EGT Digital, also highlighted the crucial significance of the partnership: “I am very glad that thanks to Bangbet, more and more African players have access to our top products. This collaboration is an important step forward in fulfilling our mission to provide the local gaming audience with the high-quality gaming experience they deserve.”

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Pay Changu Partners with 888Bets

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Fintech company PayChangu has partnered with betting company 888Bets to provide efficient payment solutions for Malawian bettors.

The collaboration will enable instant deposits and withdrawals to all Malawian banks making 888bets the first betting company to archive this.

Joshua Mwendo, Chief Operation Officer at PayChangu, said: “Our collaboration with 888Bets marks a pivotal step in enhancing digital payment solutions within Malawi’s betting industry. We are committed to providing secure and efficient financial services that align with the country’s economic objectives.”

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He further noted that the partnership is expected to significantly contribute to Malawi’s Vision 2063, particularly in promoting digital financial services and driving economic development.

Clement Kwesi Phiri, Country Manager for 888Bets Malawi, said: “Integrating PayChangu’s payment gateway allows us to offer our customers a seamless betting experience. This partnership underscores our dedication to investing in Malawi’s digital infrastructure and providing top-tier services to our users.”

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