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Unbeaten: Al Ahli Tripoli from Libya, pictured versus Kriol Stars, became the second Libyan team to make it to the BAL final. They face Angola’s Petro de Luanda on Saturday. Photo: Julien Bacot: BAL/Getty Images
AL ITTIHAD ALEXANDRIA

BAL taking flight in fifth season

It’s cold outside, but in the arena the Basketball Africa League playoffs are heating up

  • Refiloe Seiboko
4 min read
Austin With people working from home seeking more convenient spaces or some simply tired of seeing the same space and needing a makeover, Akpejiori’s basketball career may have been brought to an abrupt halt, but his craft was in high demand. (Supplied)
AUSTIN AKPEJIORI

Meet the creative Nigerian athletes earning alternative livings during lockdown

Nigerian basketball players Austin Akpejiori and Ukamaka Okoh are keeping busy during their Covid-mandated time off court — with interior design and shoemaking, respectively

  • Tolu Olasoji, The Continent
7 min read