Rotimi Akindele

Weekly Updates

October 2, 2025

FIBA Africa Zone 3 Weekly Review: 02/10/2025

Your Weekly Dose of FIBA Africa Zone 3 News: Nigeria’s Dolphins crowned champions, Ghana hosts a FIBA 3×3 referees clinic, and Benin Republic re-elects Dr. Ismahil Onifadé as federation president.

Game Updates

September 18, 2025

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

Egypt claimed their first-ever FIBA U16 Women’s AfroBasket title, defeating Ivory Coast 66-54 in Kigali. Joudi Elsayed starred with 15 points as Egypt ended Mali’s streak, booking a 2026 FIBA U17 Women’s Basketball World Cup ticket.

Game Updates

September 14, 2025

U16 AfroBasket Men: Côte d’Ivoire Stuns Egypt to Make Final & Book World Cup Ticket

Côte d’Ivoire advanced to the FIBA U16 AfroBasket Men’s 2025 Final after defeating Egypt 75-58 in Kigali. Led by Antoine Konan and MVP Irené Raphael, the Ivorians dominated inside, secured World Cup qualification, and extended their unbeaten tournament run.

Game Updates

September 14, 2025

U16 AfroBasket Women: Morocco Ends Campaign In Kigali With A Win Over Guinea

Morocco secured their second classification round win at the 2025 FIBA U16 Women’s AfroBasket, defeating Guinea 66-50. Douae Laachir dominated the paint with 14 rebounds and five blocks, while Morocco excelled in fast breaks, turnovers, and bench contributions.

Tournament News

September 13, 2025

U16 AfroBasket Men: Mali Zooms Into Final Four With Crucial Win Over Tunisia

Mali edged Tunisia 73-70 to reach the FIBA U16 AfroBasket 2025 semifinals, staying unbeaten. Adama Sima posted a 13-point double-double, while Moustapha Doumbia’s clutch late basket sealed victory as Mali capitalised on turnovers and fast breaks to advance.

Game Updates

September 13, 2025

U16 AfroBasket Women: Morocco Edge Kenya 43-38 in Classification Clash

Morocco avenged their group-stage defeat to Kenya with a 43-38 win in the FIBA U16 Women’s AfroBasket 2025 classification round. Lamia Aya H’saina impressed with 19 rebounds, while Malak El Mourid added 11 points in the North Africans’ victory.