FIBA U18 Womens Afrobasket 2024

Weekly Updates

September 16, 2024

FIBA Africa Zone 6 Weekly Review: 16/09/2024

Your weekly dose of FIBA Africa Zone 6 News: FIBA U18 AfroBasket wrapped up in South Africa, Petro de Luanda unsuccessful in Singapore, Playoffs in Botswana get underway, Zimbabwean champions begin camp ahead of Road To BAL.

Game Updates

September 15, 2024

Newbies Cameroon Clinch Historic Bronze Medal at FIBA U18 Women’s AfroBasket 2021

Cameroon Clinches Bronze Medal in Their Very First Participation in the FIBA U18 Afrobasket.

Game Updates

September 14, 2024

Mali Dominates Cameroon 103-45, to Advance to U18 Women's AfroBasket Final

Mali Defeats Cameroon to Secure the First Spot in the FIBA U18 Women's Afrobasket Finals in a Tough Encounter that Saw Cameroon Struggling Offensively.

Game Updates

September 13, 2024

Debutants Cameroon stun Angola to qualify for semis.

In their maiden participation, Cameroon showed great character and resilience in a thrilling fixture to clinch a historic win a Angola to secure a semi final spot in the Afrobasket.

Game Updates

September 12, 2024

All smiles as Nigeria eliminate Egypt for semifinal spot

This was a must-win game for either team as a victory would guarantee a spot in the top 4. Egypt was looking to make a third straight appearance in the final and Nigeria in search of their first ever gold medal relished a spot in the semis. However, only one team’s hopes would remain alive.

Game Updates

September 12, 2024

History made as Uganda beat Tunisia to sail to semis of U18 Women’s AfroBasket

Resty Nanangwe pulled out yet another masterclass to help Uganda reach their first-ever FIBA U18 Women’s AfroBasket Semi-Final. The talented guard scored a game-winning 27 points to help her colors win 69-53.

Game Updates

September 10, 2024

Angola enthrall against Zambia, clinch spot for Quarter-Finals

Angola have qualified for their third straight Quarter-Final appearance since 2018, as they saw off Zambia in a one-sided game at the FIBA U18 Women’s AfroBasket 2024, in Pretoria, South Africa. The Lusophones took control of the game and never looked back, paving their way to the next stage with a 82-35 win.

Weekly Updates

September 10, 2024

FIBA Africa Zone 6 Weekly Review: 09/09/2024

Your weekly dose of FIBA Africa Zone 6 News: FIBA U18 AfroBasket shines a light on the state of basketball in Zone 6, Botswana Division 2 heats up, Basketball National League withdraws some forfeits as it gears up for the playoffs

Game Updates

September 9, 2024

Egypt outclass Zimbabwe and qualify top of Group C

Egypt dominated all 4 quarters against Zimbabwe in Pretoria at the FIBA U18 Women’s AfroBasket. They got off to a good start and did not look back as they dismissed Zimbabwe by 95 points.

Game Updates

September 9, 2024

Debutant Cameroon improve to 2-1 and access Quarter-Finals

Damaris Emedie powered debutant Cameroon to their first-ever win at the FIBA U18 Women’s AfroBasket in Pretoria, as she finished with a game-high 21 points and 17 rebounds as the Central African nation claimed a 79-46 over Rwanda.

Game Updates

September 6, 2024

Angola Secure a 74-62 Victory Over Morocco in Group B Clash

Angola Grabs First victory Against Morocco and Claims Second position in Group B in The Women's U18 Afrobasket

Game Updates

September 6, 2024

Reigning champions Mali outclass Zambia in one-sided Group B clash

Reigning U18 Women's AfroBasket champions Mali gave a masterclass in basketball to first-time participants Zambia. The scoreline, 136-13, testifies to the difference in level between the two teams.

Game Updates

September 6, 2024

Tournament favorites Egypt keep Uganda at bay in Group C matchup

Led by a double-double from captain Leila Elsanadily, Egypt made light work of their opponents Uganda in their second Group C match. An emphatic 76-53 win for the Egyptians saw them through to the second round.

Game Updates

September 5, 2024

Cameroon run riot against host South Africa at U18 Women's AfroBasket

Despite the Setback Cameroon Managed to Secure a Dominant Victory Against Host South Africa. Another low-scoring game for South Africa.

Game Updates

September 4, 2024

Reigning champions Mali see off pugnacious Angola in heated duel

Reigning champions Mali are off to a perfect start, even though they were handed a tough opposition by Angola. The Lusophones pushed Mali to the limits but couldn’t break the lock to make it past, as the West Africans headed to a 51-43 win.

Team Profiles

September 2, 2024

FIBA U18 Women's AfroBasket Team Preview: Tunisia

Tunisia will appear at the FIBA Women's U18 AfroBasket for the seventh time, and are returning to the continental showdown for the first time since 2016. As a former winner, they know that expectations are high.

Team Profiles

September 1, 2024

FIBA U18 Women's AfroBasket Team Preview: Uganda

Uganda have qualified for back-to-back FIBA U18 Women's AfroBasket Finals for the fourth consecutive time. After finishing just two steps off the podium, they aim for a higher spot in Africa's youth basketball hierarchy.

Team Profiles

September 1, 2024

FIBA U18 Women's AfroBasket Team Preview: Morocco

Morocco's history in women's basketball, a story of resiliance and growth as they qualified for the U18 Women's Afrobasket. Despite being the underdogs, they want to write another story about women basketball in Morocco.

Team Profiles

September 1, 2024

FIBA U18 Women's AfroBasket Team Preview: Cameroon

Cameroon's U18 Women's Basketball National Team is poised to make a strong statement at the FIBA U18 Women's AfroBasket. Brimming with confidence, they aim to kickstart a new era, competing in Group A against Rwanda, Tunisia, and hosts South Africa.

Breaking News

September 1, 2024

FIBA U18 AfroBasket set to start on 1 September will now start on 2 September

There is shocking news out of Pretoria today stating that the start of the FIBA U18 AfroBasket Tournament will be pushed back by a day. This announcement was made on the day that the tournament was due to tip off.

Weekly Updates

August 26, 2024

FIBA Africa Zone 4 Weekly Review: 26/08/2024

Your weekly dose of FIBA Africa Zone 4 News: Cameroon's U18 Men and Women's teams have upped the ante in their preparations for the upcoming FIBA U18 Afrobasket in South Africa and in the Central African Republic, plans are underway to stage the Bangui Women's Basketball tournament.

Breaking News

August 22, 2024

FIBA Africa statement about the 2024 FIBA U18 AfroBasket tournaments

FIBA clears up the rumour report