Latest News in African Basketball

Game Updates

September 18, 2025

U16 AfroBasket Women: Egypt Crowned Champions After Beating Côte d’Ivoire 66-54 in Final

Egypt claimed their first-ever FIBA U16 Women’s AfroBasket title, defeating Ivory Coast 66-54 in Kigali. Joudi Elsayed starred with 15 points as Egypt ended Mali’s streak, booking a 2026 FIBA U17 Women’s Basketball World Cup ticket.

Game Updates

September 18, 2025

U16 AfroBasket Men: Côte d’Ivoire Win First-Ever FIBA U16 AfroBasket Title

Côte d’Ivoire captured their first-ever FIBA U16 AfroBasket title in Kigali, defeating Cameroon in the 2025 final. Led by Irené Raphael Ouédraogo’s dominant double-double and Minty Oka’s scoring brilliance, the Ivorians marked a historic new era for African basketball.

Game Updates

September 14, 2025

U16 AfroBasket Women: Cameroon Stuns Mali 55-53 to Secure Bronze Medal

Cameroon completed a thrilling 55-53 comeback over defending champions Mali to claim bronze at the 2025 FIBA U16 Women’s AfroBasket. Key fourth-quarter heroics from Samnick, Mbaha and Messina powered the historic victory in Kigali, Rwanda.

Game Updates

September 14, 2025

U16 AfroBasket Men: Mali Clinch Bronze Medal with Thrilling 58-51 Victory

Mali’s U16 men secured bronze at the 2025 FIBA AfroBasket, defeating Egypt 58-51. Clutch plays, defensive intensity, and key performances from Keita, Doumbia, and Ballo propelled Mali, reinforcing their status as one of Africa’s top youth basketball development programs.

Game Updates

September 14, 2025

U16 AfroBasket Men: Cameroon Edge Mali 61-56 to Reach First-Ever Final

Cameroon chase a first-ever title, aiming to surpass all senior AfroBasket achievements. Mali, meanwhile, face familiar rivals Egypt, with their 10-match history split evenly and the West Africans claiming a 67-62 group-stage victory this year.

Game Updates

September 14, 2025

U16 AfroBasket Women: Egypt Overpower Cameroon 72-50 to Reach 2025 Finals

Egypt defeated Cameroon 72-50 in the 2025 FIBA U16 Women’s AfroBasket semifinals to book a finals berth and a U17 World Cup ticket. Leila Eissa shone with 19 points, while Jodi Abdalla delivered a dominant double-double in Kigali.

Game Updates

September 14, 2025

U16 AfroBasket Women: Côte d’Ivoire Stun Mali to End an Era at the FIBA U16 Women’s AfroBasket

Côte d’Ivoire shocked eight-time champions Mali 45–40 in the U16 Women’s AfroBasket semi-finals, ending Mali’s historic dominance. The Ivorians’ resilience secured their first-ever final appearance and a ticket to the 2026 FIBA U16 Women’s World Cup, marking a new era.

Game Updates

September 14, 2025

U16 AfroBasket Men: Angola Crush Rwanda 79-55, Seal Seventh Classification Spot

Angola ended their 2025 FIBA U16 AfroBasket campaign with a dominant 79-55 win over hosts Rwanda in Kigali. Led by Miguel Salabiaku’s double-double, the 2013 champions secured seventh place, showcasing depth, paint dominance, and relentless second-half execution.

Game Updates

September 14, 2025

U16 AfroBasket Men: Côte d’Ivoire Stuns Egypt to Make Final & Book World Cup Ticket

Côte d’Ivoire advanced to the FIBA U16 AfroBasket Men’s 2025 Final after defeating Egypt 75-58 in Kigali. Led by Antoine Konan and MVP Irené Raphael, the Ivorians dominated inside, secured World Cup qualification, and extended their unbeaten tournament run.

Game Updates

September 14, 2025

U16 AfroBasket Women: Morocco Ends Campaign In Kigali With A Win Over Guinea

Morocco secured their second classification round win at the 2025 FIBA U16 Women’s AfroBasket, defeating Guinea 66-50. Douae Laachir dominated the paint with 14 rebounds and five blocks, while Morocco excelled in fast breaks, turnovers, and bench contributions.

Tournament News

September 13, 2025

U16 AfroBasket Men: Mali Zooms Into Final Four With Crucial Win Over Tunisia

Mali edged Tunisia 73-70 to reach the FIBA U16 AfroBasket 2025 semifinals, staying unbeaten. Adama Sima posted a 13-point double-double, while Moustapha Doumbia’s clutch late basket sealed victory as Mali capitalised on turnovers and fast breaks to advance.

Game Updates

September 13, 2025

U16 AfroBasket Men: No Joy for Rwanda as Cote d'Ivoire Dominate for Semi-Final Slot

Côte d’Ivoire crushed hosts Rwanda 97-38 in the FIBA U16 AfroBasket 2025 quarterfinals, advancing to their first-ever semifinal. Minty Jean-Philippe Dylan starred with 21 points and 10 rebounds, while five Ivorians scored double digits in the dominant Last Eight performance.

1 / 56

BReaking News

Unicaja Outlast 2025 BAL Champions Alahli in Intercontinental Cup Opener

BReaking News

Angola win 2025 AfroBasket Title with Home Court Triumph

BReaking News

Boissy’s Heroics Lead Senegal to Bronze at AfroBasket 2025

BReaking News

Malian Eagles fly past Senegalese Lions to secure first-ever AfroBasket Final

Top Headlines

U16 AfroBasket Women: Egypt Crowned Champions After Beating Côte d’Ivoire 66-54 in Final

U16 AfroBasket Men: Côte d’Ivoire Win First-Ever FIBA U16 AfroBasket Title

U16 AfroBasket Women: Cameroon Stuns Mali 55-53 to Secure Bronze Medal

U16 AfroBasket Men: Mali Clinch Bronze Medal with Thrilling 58-51 Victory

U16 AfroBasket Men: Cameroon Edge Mali 61-56 to Reach First-Ever Final

U16 AfroBasket Women: Egypt Overpower Cameroon 72-50 to Reach 2025 Finals

Zone

1

Zone

2

Zone

3

Zone

4

Zone

5

Zone

6

Zone

7

Game Updates

U16 AfroBasket Women: Egypt Crowned Champions After Beating Côte d’Ivoire 66-54 in Final

Game Updates

U16 AfroBasket Men: Côte d’Ivoire Win First-Ever FIBA U16 AfroBasket Title

Game Updates

U16 AfroBasket Women: Cameroon Stuns Mali 55-53 to Secure Bronze Medal

Game Updates

U16 AfroBasket Men: Mali Clinch Bronze Medal with Thrilling 58-51 Victory

Game Updates

U16 AfroBasket Men: Cameroon Edge Mali 61-56 to Reach First-Ever Final

Game Updates

U16 AfroBasket Women: Egypt Overpower Cameroon 72-50 to Reach 2025 Finals

Game Updates

U16 AfroBasket Women: Côte d’Ivoire Stun Mali to End an Era at the FIBA U16 Women’s AfroBasket

Game Updates

U16 AfroBasket Men: Angola Crush Rwanda 79-55, Seal Seventh Classification Spot

Game Updates

U16 AfroBasket Men: Côte d’Ivoire Stuns Egypt to Make Final & Book World Cup Ticket

Game Updates

U16 AfroBasket Women: Morocco Ends Campaign In Kigali With A Win Over Guinea

Tournament News

U16 AfroBasket Men: Mali Zooms Into Final Four With Crucial Win Over Tunisia

Game Updates

U16 AfroBasket Men: No Joy for Rwanda as Cote d'Ivoire Dominate for Semi-Final Slot