Rivers Hoopers ready for 2025 BAL, target playoff qualification in Morocco

Rivers Hoopers departed Nigeria for Morocco ahead of the 2025 Basketball Africa League (BAL) group phase.

The 2025 edition of the BAL will tip off on April 5 in Morocco, with the Rivers Hoopers facing Stade Malien Basketball in their opening game.

The Kingsmen, who secured a third-place finish in the previous edition, will be aiming for a top spot in the Kalahari Conference to secure one of the three available playoff berths.

Teams in the group will compete in a home-and-away format, with the top three advancing to the playoffs.

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To strengthen their roster, the Hoopers have added six new players, including South Sudanese forward Madut Akec, along with Maxi Shamba, Kelvin Amayo, Raphiael Putney, Peter Olisemeka, and David Ugonna from BAL Elevate.

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