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6/9/2025, 3:41:55 PM

*AL AHLI TRIPOLI (LIBYA) AND AL ITTIHAD (EGYPT) ADVANCE TO BAL SEMIFINALS IN PRETORIA* In the first of two win-or-go-home quarterfinal matchups, Al Ahli Tripoli (Libya) secured a dominant 107–81 victory over Kriol Star (Cape Verde). The win was powered by a standout performance from Fabian White Jr., who recorded 34 points and 13 rebounds, while Jaylen Adams contributed 19 points. For Kriol Star, Joel Ntambwe led the way with a team-high 25 points and seven rebounds. The second game of the night was arguably the most thrilling in Pretoria so far, as Al Ittihad (Egypt) edged out FUS Rabat (Morocco) in an 86–83 overtime victory to stay alive in the competition. FUS Rabat’s Nisre Zouzou hit a clutch three-pointer to send the game into overtime, but Al Ittihad held firm in the extra period, preserving their perfect record. Al Ittihad delivered a balanced offensive effort, led by Lual Acuil’s double-double of 16 points and 11 rebounds. Kyle Vinales also scored 16 points and added seven assists, while Majok Deng contributed 15 points. FUS Rabat’s Jonathan Jordan led all scorers with 23 points. The BAL Quarterfinals continue tomorrow as APR (Rwanda) takes on Rivers Hoopers (Nigeria) at 4 p.m. before US Monastir (Tunisia) faces Petro de Luanda (Angola) at 7 p.m. CAT.

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6/11/2025, 1:07:28 AM

*BASKETBALL AFRICA LEAGUE ANNOUNCES ROSTER OF PARTNERS FOR PLAYOFFS AND FINALS UNDERWAY NOW IN SOUTH AFRICA* - Energade, Hyundai and Uber Join BAL’s Existing Partner Roster that Features Rwanda Development Board, NIKE, Jordan Brand, Wilson, Afreximbank, Castle Lite, Hennessy, RwandAir and ServiceNow - - Semifinals Tomorrow Will Feature Al Ahli Tripoli (Libya) vs. APR (Rwanda) at 4:00 p.m. CAT and Al Ittihad (Egypt) vs. Petro de Luanda (Angola) at 7:00 p.m. CAT. - PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA, June 10, 2025 – The Basketball Africa League (BAL) today announced the league’s roster of marketing and merchandising partners for the 2025 BAL Playoffs that are underway now at the SunBet Arena in Pretoria, South Africa, and will culminate with the 2025 BAL Finals on Saturday, June 14 at 4:00 p.m. CAT. The new partners – Energade, Hyundai and Uber – are engaging fans in South Africa throughout the Playoffs and Finals and join the BAL’s existing partner roster that features Foundational Partners Rwanda Development Board, NIKE, Jordan Brand and Wilson, as well as marketing partners Afreximbank, Castle Lite, Hennessy, RwandAir and ServiceNow. The 2025 BAL Playoffs, which are being held in South Africa for the first time, have featured the top eight teams from the three conference group phases that were held in Rabat, Morocco; Dakar, Senegal; and Kigali, Rwanda in April and May. The semifinals will take place tomorrow, Wednesday, June 11 when Al Ahli Tripoli (Libya) takes on APR (Rwanda) at 4:00 p.m. CAT and Al Ittihad (Egypt) plays Petro de Luanda (Angola) at 7:00 p.m. CAT. Tickets are on sale now at BAL.NBA.com and Ticketmaster.co.za. Below are highlights of the partner activations throughout the BAL Playoffs and Finals: Energade As the Official Sports Drink Partner of the BAL Finals, Energade is hosting fan engagement activities in the BAL Fan Zone outside of the SunBet Arena where fans can stay active and hydrated. Hyundai As an Associate Partner of the BAL Playoffs and Finals, Hyundai is featured prominently with vehicle displays in the BAL Fan Zone and at the arena entrance. Fans engaging with the brand have the opportunity to win Hyundai and BAL merchandise and prizes. Uber Through the BAL’s collaboration with Uber Eats, fans can conveniently order food from in-arena vendors right from their seats, with pickup available at a dedicated area on the concourse. Uber renamed the arena drop-off location in the Uber Rides App to “SunBet Arena – Home of the BAL Finals.” The App also features BAL promotions offering fans discounted tickets to the Playoffs and Finals. Afreximbank As an Official Partner of the BAL, Afreximbank is supporting the off-court development of BAL players through BAL Advance, providing targeted training in areas such as nutrition, mental health, and financial literacy. Afreximbank is helping promote African creative talent by supporting emerging designers and showcasing their work through industry networking events organized by the league and at merchandise stands in the BAL Fan Zone. Castle Lite Castle Lite, the Official Beer Partner of the BAL, is engaging fans through a range of on-court and in-arena experiences. Hennessy Hennessy, the Official Spirit of the BAL, is engaging fans with a premium courtside experience at The Hennessy Lounge. The Hennessy Lounge is also hosting the brand’s guests, including celebrities and influencers. NIKE Three-time WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson is gifting pairs of her newly launched NIKE A’One sneakers to the girls participating in the BAL4Her U-23 camp that is being held in conjunction with the Playoffs and Finals, marking the first time her shoes are being distributed in Africa. The camp is taking place from June 9-14, with former WNBA player Edniesha Curry returning as camp director for the second consecutive year.

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6/9/2025, 9:41:14 PM

*APR (RWANDA) AND PETRO DE LUANDA (ANGOLA) ADVANCE TO BAL SEMIFINALS IN PRETORIA* APR (Rwanda) punched its ticket to the Basketball Africa League (BAL) Semifinals with a commanding 104–73 victory over Rivers Hoopers (Nigeria). Nuni Omot led the charge with 21 points, while Aliou Diarra contributed a double-double of 20 points and 10 rebounds. The Rwandan side shot an impressive 50% from beyond the arc and 62.5% from the field overall. For the River Hoopers, Madut Akec paced the team with 21 points, and Raphael Putney chipped in 12. Meanwhile, the defending champions Petro de Luanda (Angola) are heading back to the BAL Semifinals after a 95–84 win over US Monastir (Tunisia). Kendrick Ray led all scorers with 20 points, while Yanick Moreira added 15. US Monastir was led by Patrick Hardy Jr. with 17 points, and Firas Lahyani added 15 in the loss. The BAL Semifinals are set for Wednesday, July 11. Al Ahli Tripoli (Libya) will face APR at 4:00 p.m. CAT, followed by Al Ittihad (Egypt) vs. Petro de Luanda (Angola) at 7:00 p.m. CAT.

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6/9/2025, 8:26:12 AM

The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Indiana Pacers, 123-107, in Game 2 of the 2025 NBA Finals. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 34 points, 5 rebounds, 8 assists, and 4 steals while Alex Caruso finished with 20 points (4 3PM) in the victory. Tyrese Haliburton totaled 17 points, 6 assists, 2 steals, and 2 blocks for the Pacers in the loss. The best-of-seven NBA Finals series between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers is tied, 1-1. Game 3 will take place on Thursday, June 12 at 2:30 a.m. CAT on ESPN, Canal+ and NBA League Pass live from Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

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6/11/2025, 7:27:34 AM

*FIFA unveils Technical Study Group for FIFA Club World Cup 2025™* 1. Group to be led by FIFA Chief of Global Football Development Arsène Wenger 2. Team of experts to share in-depth insights from across all 63 tournament matches 3. Panel is responsible for selecting winners of FIFA awards FIFA today unveiled the Technical Study Group (TSG) that will provide cutting-edge analysis of all matches across the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ while increasing and developing understanding of the game worldwide. Led by FIFA Chief of Global Football Development Arsène Wenger, the TSG line-up features Esteban Cambiasso (Argentina), Aliou Cissé (Senegal), Tobin Heath (USA), Jürgen Klinsmann (Germany), Roberto Martínez (Spain), Gilberto Silva (Brazil) and Pascal Zuberbühler (Switzerland). The role of the FIFA TSG – an expert panel comprising national-team coaches and former players – is to observe matches, pinpoint tactical trends and innovations, and illustrate them using insights and data provided by the FIFA Football Performance Insights team. The trends that it identifies are published on the FIFA Training Centre , where they are accessible to all free of charge. In addition, the TSG is responsible for selecting individual award winners and the team awarded the fair play prize at FIFA tournaments. The TSG members’ expertise enables them to highlight and analyse the technical trends encountered at a tournament with great accuracy.Besides analysing the on-pitch action, the TSG studies trends and benchmarks for the future of the game and their impact on coach education and talent development. The group poses questions such as: how is football evolving? What are the trends moving forward? What are the key elements involved in the game? Statistical analysis enables teams to delve deeper into what they see with their eyes alone and backs up those impressions with metrics and numbers to help them to analyse the opposition and themselves. “We have brought together a group of experts from diverse cultures and various places in the world who have great experience and real expertise,” said Wenger. “We want to describe, analyse and interpret what is happening on the pitch with a view to inspiring technical experts and football fans in general. We will not only be collecting more data than before, but we will also be aiming to strike the right balance between technical expertise and data. We are looking to inform people about the FIFA Club World Cup technical observations directly and during the tournament itself, not months later.” *The TSG line-up* *Arsène Wenger* After calling time on a highly distinguished coaching career that included spells at Monaco and Arsenal, Wenger has served as FIFA Chief of Global Football Development since 2019. He is widely recognised as one of the game’s greatest thinkers. *Esteban Cambiasso* Capped 52 times by Argentina, former midfield linchpin Cambiasso enjoyed a glittering career that included a particularly successful spell at Inter Milan, where he tasted Serie A glory five times and was a member of the club’s 2009-10 UEFA Champions League-winning squad. *Aliou Cissé* During his time in charge of the Senegalese national team, Cissé oversaw a triumphant CAF Africa Cup of Nations campaign in 2022 before guiding his nation to the last 16 at the FIFA World Cup 2022™. He is currently coach of the Libyan national team. *Tobin Heath* US national-team superstar Heath has twice lifted the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ (in 2015 and 2019) and was a runner-up at the 2011 edition of the global showpiece. The attacking ace was part of the Stars and Stripes side that garnered gold at the 2008 and 2012 editions of the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament. *Jürgen Klinsmann* During his playing days, the former frontman fired West Germany to FIFA World Cup™ glory in 1990. He later coached hosts Germany to a third-place finish at the 2006 edition of the global extravaganza. *Roberto Martínez* Spanish tactician Martínez heads into the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ fresh from having steered Portugal to the 2024-25 UEFA Nations League crown. During his spell in charge of the Belgian national team, he led the Red Devils to the final podium place at the 2018 FIFA World Cup™. *Gilberto Silva* Former Brazilian national-team anchorman Gilberto Silva was part of the Seleção squad that reigned supreme at the 2002 FIFA World Cup™, and he was a winner at the FIFA Confederations Cup Germany 2005. His club career featured a standout spell at Arsenal, where he was a member of the Invincibles team led by Arsène Wenger. *Pascal Zuberbühler* Former goalkeeper Zuberbühlerwas capped 51 times by Switzerland. He currently serves as FIFA Senior Football Expert. The TSG’s findings are published on the FIFA Training Centre , an innovative platform that is available to players and coaches worldwide. The platform features insightful resources and illustrates FIFA’s commitment to harnessing technology for the benefit of the global game.

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6/9/2025, 5:34:36 AM

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