NBA Africa Game 2017 to be aired live on Kwese Free Sports

The NBA Africa Game 2017 will air live in sub-saharan Africa via Kwese TV, Internet, and mobile platforms, including Kwese Free Sports according to a statement released on Saturday, February 18 by the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA).

Billed to take place on Saturday, August 5 at the Ticketpro Dome in Johannesburg, South Africa, the NBA Africa Game 2017 will feature Team Africa vs. Team World format and will be played in support of UNICEF, the Nelson Mandela Foundation and SOS Children’s Villages South Africa (SOSCVSA).

Team Africa will be comprised of players from Africa and second generation African player’s whiles Team World will be comprised of players from the rest of the world.

Democratic Republic of the Congo duo Bismack Biyombo [Orlando Magic] and Emmanuel Mudiay [Denver Nuggets] will feature for Team Africa whereas 2015-2016 Kia NBA Most Improved Player McCollum of the US [Portland Trail Blazers] will play for Team World.

Full rosters of players, coaches and legends, along with ticket information will be announced at a later date.

The first NBA game on the continent took place August 1, 2015 at Ellis Park Arena in Johannesburg and was played in support of Boys & Girls Clubs of South Africa, the Nelson Mandela Foundation and SOSCVSA.

For more information, fans can visit www.NBA.com/Africa .

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