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Weekly Updates

July 25, 2024

FIBA Africa Zone 1 Weekly Review: 23/07/2024

Your Weekly Dose of FIBA Africa Zone 1 News takes you to Tunisia and Morocco where league champions have been crowned and to Algeria where GS Cosider are celebrating a double.

Weekly Updates

July 22, 2024

FIBA Africa Zone 4 Weekly Review: 22/07/2024

Your Weekly Dose of FIBA Africa Zone 4 News: Cameroon's Open Door Day for U18 Category by the Cameroon Basketball Federation in Stains, France, Tip-Off of the U18 National Basketball Championship in Bafoussam.

Game Updates

July 20, 2024

Egypt Stuns Mali in Thrilling 55-52 Victory, Avenge 2023's Championship Final Loss!

Game Report: Egypt secures their first win at the fifth attempt, defeating Mali 55-52 to avenge last year's FIBA U16 Women's AfroBasket title game loss. Egypt's early lead and late-game heroics sealed the 9-16 classification game victory at the 2024 FIBA U17 Women's Basketball World Cup.

Game Updates

July 18, 2024

USA Destroys Egypt 114-45 in FIBA U17 Women’s World Cup Blowout!

Game Review: USA effortlessly dismantled Egypt in the FIBA U17 Women's World Cup round of 16, cruising to a 114-45 victory. With standout performances from Hailee Swain and Jerzy Robinson, Team USA advanced to the quarters, leaving Egypt winless and relegated to classification matches against Mali.

Game Updates

July 18, 2024

Mali Fall to Japan in 3rd Straight U17 Women's World Cup Defeat, 100-60

Game Review: Mali, Africa's eight-time U16 champions, are out of the FIBA U17 Women's Basketball World Cup 2024 after a 100-60 defeat to Japan in the round of 16. Japan's dominant performance, led by Otoha Goto and Sara Yamada, saw them capitalize on Mali's turnovers to secure the victory.

Development

July 18, 2024

Smooth Sailing on Day 3 in Madagascar at FIBA Africa's Mini Basketball

After Day 3 in Kinjia Barea, all coaches are even more motivated to continue with this experience as they continue to share their knowledge and collaborate with other coaches from other countries.

Game Updates

July 17, 2024

Egypt Crushed by Chinese Taipei in FIBA U17 Women's World Cup Showdown

Game Review: Egypt's hopes were dashed as Chinese Taipei secured their first-ever win, defeating the FIBA U16 African Championship finalists 69-45. Egypt now faces an uphill battle against reigning champions and tournament favourites USA in the round of 16.

Game Updates

July 17, 2024

Mali Crumbles Against New Zealand: 84-47 Blowout Ends Group Phase Hopes!

Game Review: The FIBA U17 Women's Basketball World Cup 2024 group phase ended with Mali falling 84-47 to New Zealand. Bailey Flavell led with 19 points. Despite solid performances from Diarra and Samake, Mali now faces Japan in the round of 16 after finishing third in Group B.

Tournament News

July 17, 2024

FIBA Zone 1 U18 AfroBasket Qualifiers: Tournament Review

Morocco's U18 teams triumph in the FIBA Zone 1 AfroBasket Qualifiers, securing a historic first-time qualification for the women and a dominant victory for the men. The tournament showcased thrilling matches and Morocco's strong presence, setting the stage for the U18 AfroBasket competition in South Africa.

Weekly Updates

July 16, 2024

FIBA Africa Zone 6 Weekly Review: 16/072024

Your weekly dose of FIBA Africa Zone 6 News: Zimbabwe and South Africa named CUCSA champions, Zimbabwe Road To BAL team confirmed, Malawi’s Bravehearts conclude invitational tournament, South Africa: BSA and BNL still at an impasse.

Game Updates

July 16, 2024

Mali's Second Quarter Collapse & Poor Shooting Dooms them Against Italy

Game Report: Mali lost 85-51 to Italy in the FIBA U17 Women's Basketball World Cup 2024. Despite a strong start, Mali's poor shooting and a disastrous second quarter allowed Italy to dominate. Couda Keita led Mali with 13 points. Mali will face New Zealand in their final Group B match.

Game Updates

July 16, 2024

Egypt Obliterated by France 98-52 in U17 Women's World Cup Game Day 2 Mauling

Game Report: Egypt faced a crushing 98-52 defeat against France. Despite Khadiga Abouelghait's 14 points, Egypt struggled against the second-ranked team, highlighting the disparity in quality. France's dominance was clear, with solid performances from their starting five and bench, outmatching Egypt.

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BReaking News

Yves Missi Commits to Cameroon: NBA Rising Star Sparks 2025 AfroBasket Dream for National Team

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D’Tigress Name Star-Studded 20-Player Squad to Defend FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Crown

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Rumored 23-Player Senegal Squad Emerges Ahead of 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Amid U.S. Visa Drama

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Historic! Al Ahli Tripoli Becomes First Road to BAL Team to Win BAL Championship Title

Top Headlines

FIBA U19 World Cup: Cameroon Falls to Australia in 2OT Thriller Despite Bilibi, Seini Heroics

FIBA U19 World Cup: Cameroon Shows Fight in Tough 75-50 Loss to Ruthless France Squad in Tournament Opener

FIBA U19 World Cup Shock: Mali Stuns Serbia in Historic 72-70 Win with Grit and Heart

Khaman Maluach & Clifford Omoruyi Headline African-Born Talent at the 2025 NBA Draft

Obadiah Noel’s Game-Winning Three Sends APR Past Nairobi City Thunder to BAL Playoffs in Thriller

Unbeaten Al Ahli Tripoli Crush MBB to Complete Historic 6-0 Nile Conference BAL Run in Kigali

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Weekly Updates

FIBA Africa Zone 1 Weekly Review: 23/07/2024

Weekly Updates

FIBA Africa Zone 4 Weekly Review: 22/07/2024

Game Updates

Egypt Stuns Mali in Thrilling 55-52 Victory, Avenge 2023's Championship Final Loss!

Game Updates

USA Destroys Egypt 114-45 in FIBA U17 Women’s World Cup Blowout!

Game Updates

Mali Fall to Japan in 3rd Straight U17 Women's World Cup Defeat, 100-60

Development

Smooth Sailing on Day 3 in Madagascar at FIBA Africa's Mini Basketball

Game Updates

Egypt Crushed by Chinese Taipei in FIBA U17 Women's World Cup Showdown

Game Updates

Mali Crumbles Against New Zealand: 84-47 Blowout Ends Group Phase Hopes!

Tournament News

FIBA Zone 1 U18 AfroBasket Qualifiers: Tournament Review

Weekly Updates

FIBA Africa Zone 6 Weekly Review: 16/072024

Game Updates

Mali's Second Quarter Collapse & Poor Shooting Dooms them Against Italy

Game Updates

Egypt Obliterated by France 98-52 in U17 Women's World Cup Game Day 2 Mauling