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PICTURES: Highlights from the Basketball Africa League finals in Pretoria

For the first time in Basketball Africa League (BAL) history, South Africa hosted the Season 5 Playoffs and Finals.

Basketball Africa League Finals

The competition saw eight teams from across the continent competing at Pretoria’s SunBet Arena from 6-14 June.

Basketball Africa League Finals — The game between Petro de Luanda (Angola) and Al Ahli Tripoli (Libya) during the BAL Season 5 Final at the Sunbet Arena in Pretoria, South Africa on 14, June 2025. Picture: Barry Aldworth/eXpect LIFE

Basketball Africa League Finals — A close-up of a branded Basketball Africa League ball is seen during the tournament. Picture: Barry Aldworth/eXpect LIFE

Basketball Africa League Finals — Sneakers are seen during the 3rd place playoff between Al Ittihad (Egypt) and APR (Rwanda). Picture: Barry Aldworth/eXpect LIFE

Basketball Africa League Finals — The BAL mascot entertains the crowds. Picture: Barry Aldworth/eXpect LIFE

Basketball Africa League Finals — Mohamed Bashir Sadi, captain of Al Ahli Tripoli (Libya), and team celebrate with the mascot. Picture: Barry Aldworth/eXpect LIFE

Basketball Africa League Finals — Joel Almeida, captain of Kriol Star (Cape Verde) competes for the ball with Assem Mohammed Marei of Al Ahli Tripoli (Libya) during the first quarterfinal game. Picture: Barry Aldworth/eXpect LIFE

Basketball Africa League Finals — Ivan Almeida of Kriol Star (Cape Verde) during the 1st QF game against Al Ahli (Libya). Picture: Barry Aldworth/eXpect LIFE

Basketball Africa League Finals — A player sneakers seen during the 1st QF game between Al Ahli (Libya) and Kriol Star (Cape Verde). Picture: Barry Aldworth/eXpect LIFE

Basketball Africa League Finals — General view during the 1st QF game between Al Ahli (Libya) and Kriol Star (Cape Verde). Picture: Barry Aldworth/eXpect LIFE

Basketball Africa League Finals — The game between Petro de Luanda (Angola) and Al Ahli Tripoli (Libya). Picture: Barry Aldworth/eXpect LIFE

Basketball Africa League Finals — Mohamed Bashir Sadi, captain of Al Ahli Tripoli (Libya) lifts the trophy after his team beat Petro de Luanda in the finals. The competitions’ trophy is inspired by the adansonia (more commonly known as baobab). Picture: Barry Aldworth/eXpect LIFE

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