The first round of the 2026 Accra Basketball League (ABL) has come to an end with Spintex Knights, Braves Ladies, Leopards, Police, Heat and Panthers all finishing their respective campaigns unbeaten.
The ABL is made up of the Women’s Division, Men’s Division One and Men’s Division Two, with the second division featuring four groups and 20 teams.
In the Women’s Division, Braves Ladies have enjoyed a perfect first round, winning all eight matches played to sit at the top of the table with 16 points. Navy are second with 16 points from eight games, having lost only to Braves Ladies.
At the bottom of the women’s table, Galaxy have managed just one win from eight matches, while Aces remain without a point after eight games.
Defending champions Spintex Knights also maintained their dominance in Men’s Division One, completing the first round with a perfect nine wins from nine matches.
Braves sit second with 15 points after nine games, recording six wins and three defeats. Navy and Airforce occupy the bottom two positions, with Navy having 10 points from eight matches after winning two and losing six, with one outstanding fixture. Airforce, meanwhile, are yet to record a win after nine matches.
The Division Two competition, which is made up entirely of men’s teams, has also produced some impressive performances across the four groups.
Leopards lead Group A with eight points from four matches without defeat, while Tesano Youth sit at the bottom without a win.
In Group B, Police have been flawless, winning all four matches to collect eight points and take a comfortable lead. X’Borg City are bottom of the group without a win.
Heat are the leaders in Group C with eight points from four matches, having remained unbeaten, while Foundation Youth are yet to record a victory.
Panthers have also been perfect in Group D, winning all four matches to top the group with eight points. ICAN Academy sit at the bottom after failing to win any of their four matches.
Following the completion of the first round, organisers have announced a three-week break in the league.
The break will allow coaches and aspiring coaches to participate in the two-week Ghana Basketball Federation Coaches Development Course, while also giving injured players time to recover and nurse their injuries.
The second round of the 2026 Accra Basketball League is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
By; Victoria Kwofie
