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September 11, 2024

Mali's clean slate intact after surviving Côte d’Ivoire scare in Group A clash

Mali lived a living hell when they clashed Côte d’Ivoire in their final Group A matchup. Leading all the way to the fourth quarter to see the Young Elephants close in on them in the last seconds of the game. Fortunately, they found the resources to see off their rivals 73-69.

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September 11, 2024

Isaac Oluwatemitope guides Nigeria to the U18 AfroBasket Quarter-Finals

Inspired by Isaac Oluwatemitope Ezekiel, Nigeria grabbed their second win in the FIBA U18 AfroBasket and making it through to the next round. For returning Nigeria, this win is worth its weight in gold as it qualifies the J’Tigers nation for the Quarter-Finals.

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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.

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September 10, 2024

Morocco bounce back from a loss to defeat South Africa and go 2-1

Morocco in need of a win to keep their playoff hopes alive after losing to Rwanda knew they had to come hard to the party. South Africa was resolute to bring the energy as they were in search of their first 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

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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.

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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.

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September 8, 2024

Mali remain unbeaten after explosive Cameroon clash in U18 AfroBasket

Mali continue with their unbeaten run in the FIBA U18 AfroBasket competition in Pretoria after fighting really hard to come back and win the game at the end.

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September 8, 2024

Senegal resist Côte d’Ivoire and bounce back to claim an epic win

Senegal have won their first game at the FIBA U18 AfroBasket 2024, as they have saw off Côte d’Ivoire in a clash of West African nations. The Young Lions claimed a 69-63 victory after four tense quarters, in a game that ended as it began.

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September 8, 2024

Egypt Dominates Uganda with a 73-50 Victory in Group B

Egypt Clinched a Second win in the U18 Afrobasket Maintaining their Position as First in their group further ascertaining their reputation as one of the favorites in the competition.

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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

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September 6, 2024

Hosts South Africa fall short as Zambia clinch first U18 AfroBasket win

Zambia have registered their first win at the FIBA U18 AfroBasket as they resisted to South Africa in a game that could have gone both ways, had the hosts scored more from inside the paint. U18 AfroBasket debutants claimed a 70-61 victory and remain in contention for one of the tickets to the Quarter-Finals.

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Game Updates

Mali's clean slate intact after surviving Côte d’Ivoire scare in Group A clash

Game Updates

Isaac Oluwatemitope guides Nigeria to the U18 AfroBasket Quarter-Finals

Game Updates

Angola enthrall against Zambia, clinch spot for Quarter-Finals

Game Updates

Morocco bounce back from a loss to defeat South Africa and go 2-1

Weekly Updates

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

Game Updates

Egypt outclass Zimbabwe and qualify top of Group C

Game Updates

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

Game Updates

Mali remain unbeaten after explosive Cameroon clash in U18 AfroBasket

Game Updates

Senegal resist Côte d’Ivoire and bounce back to claim an epic win

Game Updates

Egypt Dominates Uganda with a 73-50 Victory in Group B

Game Updates

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

Game Updates

Hosts South Africa fall short as Zambia clinch first U18 AfroBasket win