President of the Basketball Africa League, Amadou Gallo Fall, has praised the rapid growth of basketball across the continent following the conclusion of the Sahara Conference of the 2026 BAL season.
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Speaking on the development of the competition, Gallo Fall highlighted the impact the league has already had in expanding the visibility and standard of basketball in Africa.
“The growth has been incredible,” he said.
According to the BAL president, the competition has created new opportunities for players, clubs, and fans across the continent.
“It’s helping the sport expand,” he implied.
Gallo Fall also revealed that the league is exploring plans to introduce a franchise-based structure in the future as part of efforts to make the competition even bigger.
“We want to grow further,” he noted.
For the BAL leadership, the long-term vision is to transform the league into one of the premier basketball competitions globally.
“There is huge potential,” he added.
He emphasized that the enthusiasm surrounding basketball in Africa continues to rise, with increasing investment and fan engagement.
“The momentum is strong,” he stressed.
The BAL has already become an important platform for showcasing African basketball talent and attracting international attention.
“We are building something special,” he said.
As expansion plans continue to develop, the league hopes to strengthen its reach and competitiveness across the continent.
For Gallo Fall, the message is clear.
Keep investing.
Keep expanding.
And keep believing in African basketball.
Because the sport’s future on the continent is growing bigger with every season.
