28/04/2026
The National Championship preliminaries in Mansa wrapped up in style, with Kitwe Madalas and MEF Fishers securing wins to advance to the next round, eliminating Mansa Raptors A and Kasama Gizzilies.
Many were left wondering how Madalas managed to knock out the youthful and energetic Raptors. It may seem surprising at first, but the result reflects the strength of experience. Madalas fielded some of the Copperbelt Basketball Association’s most iconic veterans, including one of the most decorated and talented players in Zambian basketball history, Gabriel Kashimoto. Still defying expectations, Kashimoto has yet to hang up his sneakers, returning once more for what looks like a final run in the ZBF League.