Rotimi Akindele

Game Updates

July 31, 2025

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

AfroBasket Women 2025 debutants South Sudan edged Uganda 69–68 in a dramatic quarterfinal, capitalizing on a late Ugandan turnover and missed free throws. Delicia Washington starred, powering South Sudan into their first-ever semifinal with fearless play.

Game Updates

July 30, 2025

Debutants South Sudan Storm into AfroBasket Quarterfinals with Vital Win over Egypt

AfroBasket Women 2025 debutants South Sudan stunned Egypt 75–65 to reach the quarterfinals. Led by Maria Gakdeng’s dominant double-double, South Sudan rallied from a slow start to complete one of the tournament’s most remarkable upsets.

Game Updates

July 28, 2025

Mozambique Dominate Rwanda 72–55 in AfroBasket 2025 Opener, Set Sights on Nigeria Showdown

Mozambique opened AfroBasket Women 2025 with a commanding 72–55 win over Rwanda. Carla Covane and Leia Dongue led the charge, dropping Rwanda to 0–2 as the East Africans now face a must-win quarterfinal qualification clash.

Game Updates

July 26, 2025

Nigeria Dominate Rwanda 92-45 to Begin AfroBasket Women 2025 Title Defense in Ruthless Fashion

Defending champions Nigeria crushed Rwanda 92-45 to open their AfroBasket Women 2025 campaign. Elizabeth Balogun led five players in double figures as Nigeria extended their unbeaten run and sent a strong message to Group C rivals.

Team Profiles

July 19, 2025

Uganda: FIBA Women's Afrobasket 2025 Team Profile

The East Africans had a good run in the last edition in which they caused a stir despite qualifying as a wildcard two years ago, stunning record champions Senegal with a slim win. Qualifying for a back to back Women’s Afrobasket could mean a positive spell for the Uganda Gazelles and they won’t just be looking to make up the numbers in Abidjan.

Team Profiles

July 17, 2025

Nigeria: FIBA Women's AfroBasket 2025 Team Profile

By far, they have been the best team on the continent in the past 10 years and have not dropped in that period. All eyes will definitely be on the Coach Wakama-led team as they gun for a 5th title in a row with other teams looking to halt that run and also qualify for the World Cup. Can DTigress avoid some off-court drama and complacency to be able to fly highest at the end of the tourney in Abidjan?