The Basketball Africa League (BAL) and African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) announced an enhanced partnership aimed at developing young basketball talent and supporting Africa’s creative industries. The announcement came during the fourth Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2025) in Algeria.
The expanded collaboration introduces “BAL Advance: Next Play,” set to launch in 2026, which will provide BAL players and coaches with business workshops and networking opportunities to develop entrepreneurial skills. This initiative builds upon the existing BAL Advance program, which focuses on financial literacy and leadership development.
Additionally, the partnership will support BAL Future Pros, a program designed to nurture early-career talent in Africa’s sports industry. Applications for this program will be available in September through NBA Careers and BAL websites.
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