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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.

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September 14, 2025

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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September 13, 2025

U16 AfroBasket Men: Cameroon Edge Uganda in Nail-Biting Quarter-Final to Reach Final Four

Cameroon edged Uganda 53-50 in a tense FIBA U16 AfroBasket 2025 quarterfinal, securing a historic semifinal berth on debut. Led by Nolan Ngangmeni and Oliver Ngoumou’s dominance, the Central Africans moved closer to a potential U17 World Cup qualification.

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September 12, 2025

U16 AfroBasket Women: Mali are Semi-Final Bound After Defeating Angola 57-41

The defending champions continue to show dominance as they book yet another semi-final spot in the quest of their nineth consecutive championship. They defeated Angola after an entertaining game with the final score of 57-41.

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September 11, 2025

U16 AfroBasket Women: Kenya Eyes Decent Finish After Beating Guinea In Classification Round

Kenya edged Guinea in a thrilling FIBA U16 Women’s AfroBasket classification clash, winning 55-48. Brenda Ochieng posted a double-double while Trixy Ochieng added all-around impact, overcoming Kadiatou Kaba’s dominant 20-point, 16-rebound performance to secure Kenya’s crucial victory.

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September 11, 2025

U16 AfroBasket Men: Guinea Thrash Sierra Leone in Ninth Place Clash

After emerging as the surprise winners of the 2023 edition held in Tunisia, Guinea failed to replicate that form in Kigali, finishing their group matches winless and thus out of podium contention

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September 11, 2025

U16 AfroBasket Men: Mali Outlasts Egypt in Dramatic Group C Finale

Mali edged Egypt 67-62 in a tense 2025 FIBA U16 AfroBasket Group C finale. Captain Bakary Ballo led with 23 points as Mali forced 17 turnovers, sealed top spot and advanced to the quarterfinals alongside Egypt.

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September 9, 2025

U16 Afrobasket Women: Mali Dominates Guinea 76-32, Secures Quarterfinal Spot

Defending champions Mali dominated Guinea 76-32 in U16 Women’s AfroBasket 2025, remaining perfect in Group B. The Junior Lionesses forced 52 turnovers, tallied 36 steals, and displayed defensive dominance en route to securing a quarterfinal berth.