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August 14, 2025

Cape Verde survive Congo DR scare to lead AfroBasket Group A

Under the guidance of Angolan Emanuel Trovoada who led Cape Verde to the podium in 2007, the "Blue Sharks" are looking to improve on their show from Kigali four years ago and break a 18-year jinx. The Islanders started the campaign with a victory after a DR Congo scare.

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August 13, 2025

Cameroon halts Tunisia's AfroBasket unbeaten streak in convincing win

Cameroon pulled off a major upset at the AfroBasket championship, defeating defending champions Tunisia 86-65 in Group B. Led by Williams Narace's 20 points and strong three-point shooting, the Indomitable Lions dominated from start to finish. Tunisia's late efforts couldn't close the gap, ending their unbeaten run and marking a statement win for Cameroon.

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August 13, 2025

Nigeria Sends Message with Convincing Victory Against Madagascar

Nigeria opened their 2025 AfroBasket campaign with a 77-59 win over Madagascar, who returned after 14 years. Caleb Agada starred, while Madagascar showed promise but faltered in the second half, highlighting a gap to bridge.

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August 13, 2025

Angola takes down Libya in a convincing AfroBasket win at home

A game that was plagued with technical difficulties was well worth the wait for the home fans as they witnessed Angola defeat Libya by 32 points. Libya was no match for the 11-time African champions in this opening game of the 2025 FIBA AfroBasket competition.

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August 13, 2025

Egypt see off Mali to secure perfect AfroBasket start

Egypt’s demonstrated skill and composure to overcome Mali’s determined challenge in their AfroBasket opener in Luanda, claiming a 74-59 victory. The Pharoahs’ experience and teamwork set a strong foundation for the tournament ahead.

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August 12, 2025

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

Guinea, making their third consecutive trip to the AfroBasket, have a young squad eager to put their nation on the map after years in the shadows, while South Sudan, a side that has taken African basketball by storm in the last five years, reaching the World Cup and Olympics, are chasing a maiden African title.

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August 12, 2025

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

Senegal opened their 2025 AfroBasket campaign with a dominant 88-53 win over Uganda in Luanda, led by Gora Camara and his extraordinary double double while Jean Jacques Boissy and Makhtar Gueye added 16 points each. The West Africans, chasing their first title since 1997, controlled the game from the start with strong defense, fast breaks, and rebounding dominance.

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August 4, 2025

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

The Palais des Sports Treichville, in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, has brought more than just luck to South Sudan as they became the first ever debutant to finish on a Women's AfroBasket podium.

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August 3, 2025

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

In a remake of the 2023 Women’s AfroBasket Final, this time set one stage earlier, Nigeria once again dominated Senegal 75-68 to book their fifth straight ticket to the Championship Game. But the reigning champions had to face some demons on the way.

Tournament News

August 3, 2025

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

Mali ended South Sudan’s fairytale AfroBasket run with a dominant 76-50 semifinal win, powered by a 29-8 first quarter. Sika Koné and Sira Thienou led Mali into a highly anticipated final clash with Nigeria.

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August 3, 2025

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

Cameroon beat Mozambique 60-40 to finish 5th at AfroBasket 2025. Jessica Thomas continued her scintillating displays as she scored 19 points in a dominant team display. The win secures a World Cup qualifiers spot for the Lionesses of Cameroon.

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August 3, 2025

Côte d’Ivoire Survive Uganda Comeback to Clinch Seventh at 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket in Abidjan

Côte d’Ivoire edged Uganda 78-71 in the 7th-place playoff at AfroBasket Women 2025, surviving a late Gazelles comeback after dominating the second quarter with a 25-5 run to finish their home campaign on a high.

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Alahli SC Make African basketball History, beat Flamengo for 2025 FIBA Intercontinental Cup Bronze

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Unicaja Outlast 2025 BAL Champions Alahli in Intercontinental Cup Opener

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Angola win 2025 AfroBasket Title with Home Court Triumph

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Boissy’s Heroics Lead Senegal to Bronze at AfroBasket 2025

Top Headlines

U16 AfroBasket Women: Egypt Crowned Champions After Beating Côte d’Ivoire 66-54 in Final

U16 AfroBasket Men: Côte d’Ivoire Win First-Ever FIBA U16 AfroBasket Title

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

U16 AfroBasket Men: Mali Clinch Bronze Medal with Thrilling 58-51 Victory

U16 AfroBasket Men: Cameroon Edge Mali 61-56 to Reach First-Ever Final

U16 AfroBasket Women: Egypt Overpower Cameroon 72-50 to Reach 2025 Finals

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Game Updates

Cape Verde survive Congo DR scare to lead AfroBasket Group A

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Cameroon halts Tunisia's AfroBasket unbeaten streak in convincing win

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Nigeria Sends Message with Convincing Victory Against Madagascar

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Angola takes down Libya in a convincing AfroBasket win at home

Game Updates

Egypt see off Mali to secure perfect AfroBasket start

Game Updates

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

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

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

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

Tournament News

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

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

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Côte d’Ivoire Survive Uganda Comeback to Clinch Seventh at 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket in Abidjan