Rotimi Akindele

Tournament News

September 11, 2025

U16 AfroBasket Women: No Home Joy For Rwanda As Côte d’Ivoire Dominate In Quarterfinal Win

Côte d’Ivoire powered past hosts Rwanda 69-41 to reach the FIBA U16 Women’s AfroBasket semifinals. Emmanuela Adeola Adjoa dominated with 26 points and 19 rebounds, while Jane Diomande added 16, sealing a commanding win built on paint dominance and turnovers.

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September 11, 2025

U16 AfroBasket Women: Kenya Eyes Decent Finish After Beating Guinea In Classification Round

Kenya edged Guinea in a thrilling FIBA U16 Women’s AfroBasket classification clash, winning 55-48. Brenda Ochieng posted a double-double while Trixy Ochieng added all-around impact, overcoming Kadiatou Kaba’s dominant 20-point, 16-rebound performance to secure Kenya’s crucial victory.

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September 11, 2025

U16 AfroBasket Men: Mali Outlasts Egypt in Dramatic Group C Finale

Mali edged Egypt 67-62 in a tense 2025 FIBA U16 AfroBasket Group C finale. Captain Bakary Ballo led with 23 points as Mali forced 17 turnovers, sealed top spot and advanced to the quarterfinals alongside Egypt.

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September 9, 2025

U16 AfroBasket Men: Defending Champions Guinea Suffers Group Stage Exit

Uganda stunned defending champions Guinea 73-53 at U16 AfroBasket 2025 in Kigali, eliminating them from contention. Pierre Laurent Rwuhiriro starred with 13 points and 19 rebounds as the Junior Silverbacks secured their first win to keep knockout hopes alive.

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September 9, 2025

U16 AfroBasket Women: Egypt Records Biggest Win Against Kenya in Kigali

Egypt overpowered Kenya 92-29. Dana Abdalaa scored 19 points, Leila Eissa added 17, and Egypt’s bench outscored Kenya 43-2. The Pharaohs also controlled the paint and turnovers, showcasing relentless dominance in the group-stage victory.

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September 9, 2025

U16 AfroBasket Men: Tunisia Maintains Perfect Start in With Win Over Uganda

Tunisia edged Uganda in a tightly contested U16 FIBA Africa clash, 2025, with Raslen Saidi posting 15 points and 11 rebounds. Tunisia’s solid defense in the final quarter secured victory, keeping them on track for FIBA U17 World Cup qualification.