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The Basketball Africa League (BAL) (www.BAL.NBA.com<\/a>) and Hennessy, the world-renowned cognac brand and the Official Spirit of the BAL, will host the second basketball, lifestyle, and entertainment event \u201cBAL IN\u201d Accra at the Bukom Boxing Arena on Friday, Dec. 27.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n \u201cBAL IN\u201d Accra, presented by Hennessy, will celebrate the continent\u2019s culture and creativity while converging basketball, fashion, music, art, design, and entertainment. The event’s highlight will be a celebrity basketball game curated by AfroFuture, an African-focused media management company dedicated to showcasing creative talent and curating lifestyle and entertainment events across the continent, featuring players with BAL experience, local artists and entertainers.\u00a0Fans can register to attend at https:\/\/apo-opa.co\/3DhcXSB<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cWe are super excited to return to Accra for our second \u201cBAL IN\u201d experience as we continue to build momentum ahead of our milestone fifth season\u201d, said BAL President Amadou Gallo Fall.\u00a0\u201cThis year\u2019s \u201cBAL IN\u201d Accra will showcase and celebrate African sports business and creative industries on the global stage, in line with the BAL\u2019s commitment to shining a spotlight and becoming an economic growth engine for the continent.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cAs the Official Spirit of the NBA and the BAL, Hennessy is looking forward to another exciting season, especially with the addition of Ghana to the \u201cBAL IN\u201d markets this year.\u00a0We invite fans to enjoy both the games hosted across the continent and the cultural playground that\u2019s celebrated beyond the court,\u201d said David White, Regional managing director Africa Middle East at Mo\u00ebt Hennessy.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to work with the BAL and Hennessy to bring the second \u2018BAL IN\u2019 event to Accra this December, blending basketball, fashion, music, and art into one unforgettable experience,\u201d said CEO and Co-Founder of AfroFuture Abdul Karim Abdullah.\u00a0\u201cMoments like these amplify the global spotlight on Africa, showcasing our continent as both a hub of talent and a leader in live entertainment.\u00a0This is the beginning of what\u2019s possible when sports and culture unite to inspire the next generation.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cBAL IN\u201d is part of the league\u2019s long-term strategy to connect and engage with fans across the continent and beyond, including the African Diaspora.\u00a0Previous \u201cBAL IN\u201d events have been held in Abidjan, Cote d\u2019Ivoire; Berlin, Germany; Lagos, Nigeria; Paris, France and Salt Lake City, U.S.<\/p>\n The BAL\u2019s milestone fifth season will tip off on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex in Rabat, Morocco and culminate with the 2025 BAL Finals on Saturday, June 14 at the SunBet Arena in Pretoria, South Africa, marking the first BAL games in Morocco and the first time the BAL Finals will be held in South Africa.\u00a0The 2025 BAL season will feature the top 12 club teams from 12 African countries playing 48 games in Rabat; Dakar, Senegal; Kigali, Rwanda; and Pretoria.<\/p>\n The 12 teams will once again be divided into three conferences of four teams each.\u00a0 Each conference will play a 12-game group phase during which each team will face the other three teams in its conference twice.\u00a0The Kalahari Conference group phase will take place from April 5 \u2013 Sunday, April 13 in Rabat.\u00a0The Sahara Conference group phase will take place from Saturday, April 26 \u2013 Sunday, May 4 at the Dakar Arena in Senegal.\u00a0The Nile Conference group phase will take place from Saturday, May 17 \u2013 Sunday, May 25 at BK Arena in Kigali.\u00a0Eight teams from across the three conferences will qualify for the Playoffs in Pretoria, which will tip off on Friday, June 6 and culminate with the 2025 BAL Finals on Saturday, June 14.\u00a0Fans can register their interest in tickets to games in all four markets at BAL.NBA.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n