
Basketball Africa League Qualifiers Tip Off in Harare
City Sports Centre hosts six teams including Zimbabwe's Basket Hounds in the Basketball Africa League qualifiers, with Basket Hounds defeating Brave Hearts 72-62.
<p>The City Sports Centre in Harare has been set alight as six teams, including Zimbabwe's Basket Hounds, competed for glory in the Basketball Africa League qualifiers held in February 2026.</p>
<p>The Basket Hounds had to dig deep on the opening day, securing a hard-fought 72-62 victory over a resilient Brave Hearts from Malawi. The tournament brought together top teams from across the Southern African region competing for a spot in the prestigious Basketball Africa League.</p>
<p>The BAL qualifiers represent a significant opportunity for Zimbabwe basketball to showcase its talent on the continental stage. The City Sports Centre provided an electric atmosphere as fans turned out to support their teams.</p>
<p>This marks another step forward in the growth of basketball in Zimbabwe, with the Harare Basketball Association playing a key role in developing players who can compete at the highest levels.</p>
<p><strong>Source:</strong> ZBC News</p>