Basketball in Cape Verde
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| Basketball | |
|---|---|
| Governing body | Cape Verdean Basketball Federation |
| Clubs | c. 60 (2018) |
Basketball is the second (form some seasons was the third) most popular sport in Cape Verde.[1] The league are divided into eleven divisions, Santiago and Santo Antão has two zones since the early 2000s. The basketball association is a federation which is known as the Capeverdean Basketball Federation (Federação Caboverdiana de Basquetebol or FCBB). The FCBB was founded in 1986 and became affiliated to FIBA in 1988.
Its current president is Kitana Cabral. The country had 43 basketball teams as of 2015.
In 2021, the Praia Basketball League was established, becoming the first professional league in Cape Verde.[2] It changed its name to become the Cabo Verde Basketball League in 2022, and features six teams.[3]
Regional leagues
The divisions numbers eleven on nine islands, seven has an island league and two contains two zones.
Island or regional championships
The light blue indicates a league having first and second divisions. Between the early 2000s and 2017, Santiago had a North and South competition.
| Boa Vista | Brava | Fogo | Maio | Sal |
| Santiago | Santo Antão (North) | Santo Antão (South/Porto Novo) | São Nicolau | São Vicente |
