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Ville de Dakar Supercharges WBLA Title Push by Signing Aliyah Matharu and Amarah Coleman for Cairo

ASC Ville de Dakar has strengthened their WBLA title hopes by signing elite guards Aliyah Matharu and Amarah Coleman ahead of the 2025 tournament in Cairo, boosting scoring depth, leadership and two-way production following a strong qualification campaign.

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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.

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September 13, 2025

U16 AfroBasket Men: Cameroon Edge Uganda in Nail-Biting Quarter-Final to Reach Final Four

Cameroon edged Uganda 53-50 in a tense FIBA U16 AfroBasket 2025 quarterfinal, securing a historic semifinal berth on debut. Led by Nolan Ngangmeni and Oliver Ngoumou’s dominance, the Central Africans moved closer to a potential U17 World Cup qualification.

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September 12, 2025

U16 AfroBasket Women: Mali are Semi-Final Bound After Defeating Angola 57-41

The defending champions continue to show dominance as they book yet another semi-final spot in the quest of their nineth consecutive championship. They defeated Angola after an entertaining game with the final score of 57-41.

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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: Guinea Thrash Sierra Leone in Ninth Place Clash

After emerging as the surprise winners of the 2023 edition held in Tunisia, Guinea failed to replicate that form in Kigali, finishing their group matches winless and thus out of podium contention

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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 Women: Mali Dominates Guinea 76-32, Secures Quarterfinal Spot

Defending champions Mali dominated Guinea 76-32 in U16 Women’s AfroBasket 2025, remaining perfect in Group B. The Junior Lionesses forced 52 turnovers, tallied 36 steals, and displayed defensive dominance en route to securing a quarterfinal berth.

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September 9, 2025

U16 AfroBasket Men: Angola Crushes Sierra Leone 65-37 as Winless Streak Continues

Angola dominated Sierra Leone 65-37 in the 2025 FIBA U15 AfroBasket, extending Sierra Leone’s winless run to three games. Abdulrahman Sesay and Benjamin Davies showed fight, but Angola’s balanced attack and defensive pressure proved too much in Group play.

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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 Men: Seven-man Mali defeat Morocco to Remain Perfect

Mali defeated Morocco 67-54, led by Bakary Ballo’s 19 points. Four Mali players scored double digits as they dominated the paint and fast breaks, strengthening their title credentials while securing a second straight Group C victory.

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September 9, 2025

Afrobasket U16 Men: Mali Dominate Liberia 69-57 in Opener with Stellar Individual Performances

Mali opened their 2025 U16 AfroBasket campaign with a 69-57 victory over Liberia. Bakary Ballo and N'Dji Ibourahima Coulibaly led the offense, while Mohamed Keita posted a double-double, reinforcing Mali's status as tournament favorites.