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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.

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September 16, 2024

Mali complete double swoop at U18 AfroBasket

Mali secured their third FIBA U18 AfroBasket title with a 60-51 victory over Cameroon at the University of Pretoria on Saturday night. Youssouf Traore led Mali with 15 points and 14 rebounds, while Amadou Traore added 12 points and 14 rebounds.

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September 16, 2024

Mali crowned nonuplet champions at U18 Women’s AfroBasket

Mali's U18 women's basketball team won their ninth FIBA U18 Women's AfroBasket title by defeating Nigeria 76-56, setting a new continental record. Oummou Koumare led Mali to victory with 31 points, earning MVP honors and solidifying her nation's dominance in the tournament.

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September 15, 2024

Senegal overcome Morocco in nail-biter to claim bronze at 2024 U18 AfroBasket

Senegal have secured a bronze medal at the 2024 U18 AfroBasket after a nail-biting 72-71 victory against Morocco. The Young Lions of Teranga had a good run for their money, fending off a furious late-game comeback led by Morocco’s Omar Karem. Despite Karem’s heroics, Senegal held on to the one-point win, securing their spot on the podium.

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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.

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September 14, 2024

Magical Beggi powers Nigeria to U18 Women's AfroBasket final

Idubamo Beggi led Nigeria to a 71-67 victory over Uganda in the 2024 U18 Women's AfroBasket semifinals with an impressive 23 points. Despite Uganda's strong performance and a tight contest throughout, missed opportunities and shooting woes in the final moments cost them the game.

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September 14, 2024

Resilient Mali stun Senegal, join Cameroon in AfroBasket U18 final

Mali secured a dramatic 68-60 victory over Senegal in their semi-final clash, a rematch of the 2018 final. Despite a challenging first half where Senegal built a substantial lead, Mali's resurgence in the third quarter, led by Sekou Ousmane Bagayoko, turned the game around.

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September 14, 2024

Valiant Cameroon fend off Morocco, qualify for FIBA U19 World Cup 2025

Cameroon won their semi-final against Morocco 67-47 and qualified for their maiden FIBA U18 AfroBasket final and to the 2025 FIBA U19 World Cup. Driven by three players who produced double-digit scores and two double doubles, the West African nation can consider their return to the U18 AfroBasket a success.

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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.

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September 13, 2024

Mali outplay six-time champions Nigeria in sensational clash.

Mali defeated six-time champions Nigeria 81-70 in a thrilling quarter-final clash, showcasing a dominant performance with standout contributions from Ibrahim Oumar Doumbia and Mamadou Traore. Despite a strong effort from Nigeria’s Isaac Oluwatemitope Ezekiel, Mali's aggressive defense and scoring efficiency in the final quarter secured their victory.

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September 13, 2024

Reigning champions Egypt stunned by Senegal in epic quarter-final

This was a game for history books as Senegal rose to the occasion as they saw off Egypt in the third quarter-final (68-61). The Teranga Lions built their success buoyed by a more productive bench (32 points) and with a slicker attack from inside the paint.

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September 13, 2024

Cameroon Advances to The Semi-Finals After a Hard-Fought Victory Over Rwanda

Coming back to The U18 Continental Championship After Two Decades, Cameroon Sends a Strong Message by Clinching a Spot in The FIBA U18 Afrobasket.

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Nigeria Makes History: D’Tigress Clinch Fifth Straight AfroBasket Title

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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

Top Headlines

Guinea's Elephants stun favourites South Sudan in major 2025 AfroBasket upset

Camara Powers Senegal Past Uganda in Pursuit of First AfroBasket Title Since 1997

Bright Starlets Rise: South Sudan’s Clinch Historic Women's AfroBasket Bronze Medal

Nigeria Holds off Senegal to Extend Winning Streak, Reach Women’s AfroBasket Final

Mali halts South Sudan’s historic run in the Women Afrobasket, sets up final showdown with Nigeria

Redemption Roar: Cameroon Crush Mozambique to Clinch Fifth at 2025 Women's AfroBasket

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Weekly Updates

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

Game Updates

Mali complete double swoop at U18 AfroBasket

Game Updates

Mali crowned nonuplet champions at U18 Women’s AfroBasket

Game Updates

Senegal overcome Morocco in nail-biter to claim bronze at 2024 U18 AfroBasket

Game Updates

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

Game Updates

Magical Beggi powers Nigeria to U18 Women's AfroBasket final

Game Updates

Resilient Mali stun Senegal, join Cameroon in AfroBasket U18 final

Game Updates

Valiant Cameroon fend off Morocco, qualify for FIBA U19 World Cup 2025

Game Updates

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

Game Updates

Mali outplay six-time champions Nigeria in sensational clash.

Game Updates

Reigning champions Egypt stunned by Senegal in epic quarter-final

Game Updates

Cameroon Advances to The Semi-Finals After a Hard-Fought Victory Over Rwanda