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U16 AfroBasket Men: Angola Crush Rwanda 79-55, Seal Seventh Classification Spot

Angola ended their 2025 FIBA U16 AfroBasket campaign with a dominant 79-55 win over hosts Rwanda in Kigali. Led by Miguel Salabiaku’s double-double, the 2013 champions secured seventh place, showcasing depth, paint dominance, and relentless second-half execution.

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September 11, 2024

Angola humble defending champions Egypt to seal playoff spot

Angola was desperate for a win in order to qualify for the knockout stage as they lost to Nigeria earlier in the competition whilst Egypt was looking to continue their unbeaten run and improve their record to 3-0.

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September 10, 2024

Morocco bounce back from a loss to defeat South Africa and go 2-1

Morocco in need of a win to keep their playoff hopes alive after losing to Rwanda knew they had to come hard to the party. South Africa was resolute to bring the energy as they were in search of their first win.

Weekly Updates

September 10, 2024

FIBA Africa Zone 6 Weekly Review: 09/09/2024

Your weekly dose of FIBA Africa Zone 6 News: FIBA U18 AfroBasket shines a light on the state of basketball in Zone 6, Botswana Division 2 heats up, Basketball National League withdraws some forfeits as it gears up for the playoffs

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September 9, 2024

Egypt outclass Zimbabwe and qualify top of Group C

Egypt dominated all 4 quarters against Zimbabwe in Pretoria at the FIBA U18 Women’s AfroBasket. They got off to a good start and did not look back as they dismissed Zimbabwe by 95 points.

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September 6, 2024

Angola Secure a 74-62 Victory Over Morocco in Group B Clash

Angola Grabs First victory Against Morocco and Claims Second position in Group B in The Women's U18 Afrobasket

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September 6, 2024

Hosts South Africa fall short as Zambia clinch first U18 AfroBasket win

Zambia have registered their first win at the FIBA U18 AfroBasket as they resisted to South Africa in a game that could have gone both ways, had the hosts scored more from inside the paint. U18 AfroBasket debutants claimed a 70-61 victory and remain in contention for one of the tickets to the Quarter-Finals.

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September 6, 2024

Reigning champions Mali outclass Zambia in one-sided Group B clash

Reigning U18 Women's AfroBasket champions Mali gave a masterclass in basketball to first-time participants Zambia. The scoreline, 136-13, testifies to the difference in level between the two teams.

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September 5, 2024

Cameroon run riot against host South Africa at U18 Women's AfroBasket

Despite the Setback Cameroon Managed to Secure a Dominant Victory Against Host South Africa. Another low-scoring game for South Africa.

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September 4, 2024

U18 AfroBasket: Kayijuka drops 25 points as Rwanda beats South Africa

Dylan Kayijuka scored 25 points to lead Rwanda to an 81-64 win over South Africa in the U18 AfroBasket, with Rwanda dominating early and holding off a late South African rally. The victory marks Rwanda's first in the tournament, with their next match against Morocco.

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September 4, 2024

Morocco maintains supremacy over Zambia at U18 AfroBasket.

Morocco's U18 men's basketball team continued their winning streak against Zambia with an 84-67 victory, despite a strong comeback attempt from Zambia. Morocco led throughout, with standout performances from Rayane Solhi and Omar Karem securing the win

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September 4, 2024

Reigning champions Mali see off pugnacious Angola in heated duel

Reigning champions Mali are off to a perfect start, even though they were handed a tough opposition by Angola. The Lusophones pushed Mali to the limits but couldn’t break the lock to make it past, as the West Africans headed to a 51-43 win.

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September 4, 2024

Realistic Morocco triumph over debutant Zambia in thrilling U18 Women's AfroBasket game

Morocco were off to a perfect start as they cruised to a 75-56 over debutant Zambia in an action-packed game. Though faced at times by a very combative Zambia, the North Africans made their intentions clear as they paved their way to victory.