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Game Updates

February 5, 2025

FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Zone 5 Qualifiers : Egypt dominate Burundi to open Zone 5 Qualifiers with statement win

Egypt wasted no time asserting their dominance in the Zone 5 Qualifiers, delivering a resounding 102-40 victory over Burundi at the Hassan Moustafa Sports Hall in Cairo. With their sights set on a seventh consecutive AfroBasket appearance this August in Côte d’Ivoire, the hosts sent a clear signal to the other teams stating their ambition to dominate.

Tournament News

February 4, 2025

FIBA U19 Women's World Cup 2025: Nigeria & Mali Draw Tough Groups for FIBA U19 Women’s World Cup!

Nigeria and Mali are set for battle at the 2025 FIBA U19 Women’s World Cup. Drawn into tough groups, both teams aim to showcase Africa’s rising talent. Can they overcome the odds and make history on the global stage?

Tournament News

February 4, 2025

FIBA U19 Men's World Cup 2025: Cameroon Drawn in "Group of Death" — Can They Handle the Heat?

The finalists from the FIBA U18 AfroBasket in 2024 will be representing Africa at FIBA Men’s U19 World Cup in Lousanne, Switzerland, this July. Mali and Cameroon will be carrying the hopes of not only their nations but the continent in Switzerland.

Weekly Updates

February 3, 2025

FIBA Africa Zone 6 Weekly Review: 02/02/2025

Your weekly dose of FIBA Africa Zone 6 News: Angolan duo, Morais and Pedro, leave Petro de Luanda, Zambian Super League playoffs continue, Mozambican star, Ingvild Mucauro comes under the spotlight ahead of Zone 6 bout with Angola.

Game Updates

February 3, 2025

Uganda Punks Kenya in 78-56 Blowout: Are They the New Queens of East African Hoops?

Game Report: Uganda dominated Kenya 78-56 at the FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Zone 5 Pre-Qualifiers, with Jane Asinde putting on a show. Kenya had no answers—has Uganda officially taken over as the region’s new powerhouse?

Team Profiles

February 3, 2025

Egypt: FIBA Women's AfroBasket Zone 5 Pre-Qualifiers Team Profile

Team Profile: Egypt’s Pharaohs ruled the court once—now, the game has changed. With East Africa’s teams rising fast, can they still dominate, or is a new era here? The battle for AfroBasket supremacy is on. Will Egypt rise or fall?

Team Profiles

February 3, 2025

Uganda: FIBA Women's Afrobasket Zone 5 Pre-Qualifiers Team Profile

Team Profile: Uganda’s Gazelles are locked in for AfroBasket pre-qualifiers! With a mix of young stars and seasoned pros, Coach Natuhereza’s squad is ready to shake up the upcoming Zone 5 games. But can they secure back-to-back AfroBasket appearances?

Team Profiles

February 3, 2025

Burundi: FIBA Women's AfroBasket Zone 5 Pre-Qualifiers Team Profile

Team Profile: Burundi is gearing up for the FIBA Women's AfroBasket Zone 5 Pre-Qualifiers under head coach Arsene Mfuraniza. With a balanced mix of youth and experience, including star player Inès Nezerwa, the squad aims to defy expectations in Cairo.

Team Profiles

February 3, 2025

Kenya: FIBA Women's AfroBasket Zone 5 Pre-Qualifiers Team Profile

Team Profile: Victoria Reynolds and Mercy Wanyama lead Kenya into the FIBA Zone Five Women’s AfroBasket Pre-Qualifiers. Can they bounce back from 2023’s heartbreak and punch their ticket to Abidjan? The battle begins in Cairo!

Weekly Updates

January 31, 2025

FIBA Africa Zone 4 Weekly Review: 30/01/2025

Your Weekly Dose of FIBA Africa Zone 4 News: Central African Republic names Sylvain Lautie, head coach for the 2025 AfroBasket qualifiers. Meanwhile, Cameroon’s Youzou Elite Basketball Championship begins, featuring intense matchups and highlighting the nation’s growing women’s basketball talent.

Team Profiles

January 31, 2025

South Sudan: FIBA Women's AfroBasket Zone 5 Pre-Qualifiers Team Profile

Team Profile: South Sudan’s women’s basketball team is rising fast. After a historic first international win in 2023 and a new head coach, they now target the FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Zone V Qualifiers, aiming to join Africa’s elite.

Tournament News

January 31, 2025

FIBA Women's AfroBasket 2025 Zone 5 Pre-Qualifiers Preview

The FIBA Women's AfroBasket 2025 Zone 5 Pre-Qualifiers run from February 3-8 in Giza, Egypt. Six nations—Egypt, Kenya, Burundi, Tanzania, South Sudan, and Uganda—compete for a spot in the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket in Côte d'Ivoire.

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NBA Trio Named In Cameroon’s Preliminary Squad For 2025 AfroBasket.

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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

Top Headlines

Cameroon Roars to Victory, Crushes Côte d’Ivoire in Classification Showdown to Earn 5th Place Shot

Mozambique Bounce Back From Mali Loss, Survive Uganda Scare After Late Rally and Ice-Cold Shooting

D’Tigresses Storm into AfroBasket 2025 Semifinals with Dominant Win over Cameroon

Senegal Stuns Hosts Côte d'Ivoire to Reach AfroBasket Semifinals and Book World Cup Qualifier spot

Mali Storm Past Mozambique to Book Semifinal Spot at 2025 Women's AfroBasket

South Sudan Shock Uganda at AfroBasket 2025 After Late Turnover, Missed Free Throws Seal Upset

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Game Updates

FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Zone 5 Qualifiers : Egypt dominate Burundi to open Zone 5 Qualifiers with statement win

Tournament News

FIBA U19 Women's World Cup 2025: Nigeria & Mali Draw Tough Groups for FIBA U19 Women’s World Cup!

Tournament News

FIBA U19 Men's World Cup 2025: Cameroon Drawn in "Group of Death" — Can They Handle the Heat?

Weekly Updates

FIBA Africa Zone 6 Weekly Review: 02/02/2025

Game Updates

Uganda Punks Kenya in 78-56 Blowout: Are They the New Queens of East African Hoops?

Team Profiles

Egypt: FIBA Women's AfroBasket Zone 5 Pre-Qualifiers Team Profile

Team Profiles

Uganda: FIBA Women's Afrobasket Zone 5 Pre-Qualifiers Team Profile

Team Profiles

Burundi: FIBA Women's AfroBasket Zone 5 Pre-Qualifiers Team Profile

Team Profiles

Kenya: FIBA Women's AfroBasket Zone 5 Pre-Qualifiers Team Profile

Weekly Updates

FIBA Africa Zone 4 Weekly Review: 30/01/2025

Team Profiles

South Sudan: FIBA Women's AfroBasket Zone 5 Pre-Qualifiers Team Profile

Tournament News

FIBA Women's AfroBasket 2025 Zone 5 Pre-Qualifiers Preview