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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.

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September 10, 2025

U16 AfroBasket Men: Côte d’Ivoire Coast Outclass Hosts Rwanda 72-47 to Remain Unbeaten

Rwanda was in search of their second win to keep qualification hopes alive. They knew it would not be easy against the group leaders in Côte d’Ivoire. It was a one-sided encounter as Côte d’Ivoire was in control from start to finish to claim a 72-47 victory over the host.

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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.

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September 4, 2025

U16 AfroBasket: Omar Kathaby's double-double help Egypt fly past Morocco in Kigali

Egypt's Young Pharaohs begin another FIBA U16 title chase with a 77-67 victory over Morocco in Kigali.

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September 3, 2025

Afrobasket U16 Men: Cameroon Opens Tournament with a Hard Fought Win Over Uganda

Cameroon opened their 2025 FIBA U16 AfroBasket campaign with a 57-50 win over Uganda in Kigali. Nolan Ngangmeni’s double-double powered the Lions, while Joshua Bwakanda impressed for Uganda in a thrilling Pool B battle at Petit Stade.

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September 3, 2025

Afrobasket U16 Men: Angola Stun Hosts Rwanda in Overtime Thriller on Opening Day

Angola edged Rwanda 67-56 in overtime on the opening day of the 2025 FIBA U16 AfroBasket in Kigali. Edilson Pedro’s 24 points and 16 rebounds powered the Palancas Negras past the hosts in a dramatic tournament opener.

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August 24, 2025

Cameroon make light work of Egypt to qualify for AfroBasket Semi-Finals

Cameroon’s surge at the 2025 AfroBasket turned into a statement of intent as they dismantled Egypt 95-68 in Luanda, combining precision shooting with defensive grit to reach their first semifinal appearance since 2009.

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August 19, 2025

Cape Verde edge past Rwanda to enter pre-quarters on a high

Cape Verde defeated Rwanda to wrap up the group stage with a win and advance to the AfroBasket pre-quarterfinals. The victory gives them momentum heading into the knockout rounds.

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August 19, 2025

Senegal eclipse South Sudan's Bright Stars to advance to AfroBasket quarterfinals

Brancou Badio led Senegal to a stunning 78-65 victory over top-ranked South Sudan, scoring a game-high 31 points to secure a spot in the AfroBasket quarterfinals. Senegal capitalized on turnovers and defensive stops to build a commanding 46-25 halftime lead with key contributions from Ibou Badji, Jean Jacques Boissy, and Moustapha Diop to seal the win.

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August 17, 2025

Egypt clinch quarter-final spot after tense battle with Uganda

Egypt carved their path to the AfroBasket 2025 quarter-finals with a determined 77-64 victory over Uganda in Luanda, displaying resilience under pressure, depth in scoring, and leadership at critical junctures of a tightly contested encounter.

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August 17, 2025

Angola Survives South Sudan Scare to Book Quarterfinal Spot in Thrilling AfroBasket Clash

Angola showed grit late in the game to hold off number one ranked team South Sudan in Luanda in a 66-64 win that automatically seals a quartefinal spot for the host