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FIBA U18 AfroBasket 2026: Côte d’Ivoire Crowned African ChampionsAfrica
ABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire — Côte d’Ivoire have finally reached the summit of African U18 basketball. Playing in front of their home crowd, the Elephanteaux defeated Senegal 73–51 in the final of the FIBA U18 AfroBasket 2026 to claim a historic continental title. Earlier in the day, Cameroon secured the bronze medal after edging Mali 73–69 in a thrilling third-place game. Côte d’Ivoire end four decades of waiting In front of a packed Palais des Sports de Treichville, Côte d’Ivoire produced a commanding performance to capture their first U18 AfroBasket title. The hosts immediately set the tone,
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AfricaABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire — Côte d’Ivoire have finally reached the summit of African U18 basketball. Playing in front of their home crowd, the Elephanteaux defeated Senegal 73–51 in the final of the FIBA U18 AfroBasket 2026 to claim a historic continental title. Earlier in the day, Cameroon secured the bronze medal after edging Mali 73–69 in a thrilling third-place game. Côte d’Ivoire end four decades of waiting In front of a packed Palais des Sports de Treichville, Côte d’Ivoire produced a commanding performance to capture their first U18 AfroBasket title. The hosts immediately set the tone,
AfricaThe FIBA U18 Women’s AfroBasket 2026 came to an end in Abidjan with Mali once again at the top of African women’s youth basketball. The defending champions defeated Nigeria 77-68 in the final to secure their third consecutive continental title . For Côte d’Ivoire , the tournament ended with a fourth-place finish after a strong run to the semifinals on home soil. Mali Complete the Three-Peat Mali once again demonstrated their dominance in African U18 women’s basketball. Facing Nigeria in the championship game, the defending champions had to work hard before eventually securing a 77-68 victo
AfricaThe final four of the FIBA U18 AfroBasket 2026 delivered two highly competitive semifinals on Saturday at the Palais des Sports de Treichville in Abidjan. When the dust settled, Côte d’Ivoire and Senegal secured their places in the championship game, setting up a highly anticipated final on Sunday. The two finalists have also secured qualification for the FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup 2027 . Côte d’Ivoire Reach the Final on Home Soil Playing in front of a passionate home crowd, Côte d’Ivoire overcame Cameroon 62-57 in a tense semifinal to reach the U18 AfroBasket final for the first time si
AfricaThe final four of the FIBA U18 Women’s AfroBasket 2026 delivered two thrilling semifinals on Friday at the Palais des Sports de Treichville. After two closely contested games, Mali and Nigeria secured their places in the championship game, while host nation Côte d’Ivoire saw its impressive home campaign come to an end in the semifinals. Mali edge Egypt in a thrilling semifinal In the first semifinal, Mali narrowly defeated Egypt 57–55 in a tense defensive battle. Neither team managed to establish a decisive advantage, with Mali holding the lead through most of the game before Egypt mounted
AfricaThe FIBA U18 AfroBasket 2026 has reached its final four. After an exciting quarterfinal stage at the Palais des Sports de Treichville, the four remaining teams will battle this Saturday, August 15, for a place in the continental final. Mali will face Senegal at 3:00 PM GMT , before hosts Côte d’Ivoire take on Cameroon at 6:00 PM GMT in what promises to be a thrilling evening in Abidjan. Mali vs Senegal: The defending champions face an ambitious Senegal The Mali U18 team continues its title defense with authority. The defending champions booked their place in the semifinals after defeating T
RédactionABIDJAN, August 12, 2026 — The quarterfinals of the FIBA U18 Women’s AfroBasket 2026 delivered four decisive matchups at the Palais des Sports de Treichville, with Côte d’Ivoire continuing their impressive run on home soil. After finishing the group stage unbeaten at 3-0 , Côte d’Ivoire entered the knockout phase with confidence and delivered another convincing performance, defeating Tunisia 45-28 to book their place in the semi-finals. The hosts will now face Nigeria in the last four on Friday, August 14, while the other semi-final will see defending champions Mali take on Egypt . Côte d’I
AfricaABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire — Côte d’Ivoire have finally reached the summit of African U18 basketball. Playing in front of their home crowd, the Elephanteaux defeated Senegal 73–51 in the final of the FIBA U18 AfroBasket 2026 to claim a historic continental title. Earlier in the day, Cameroon secured the bronze medal after edging Mali 73–69 in a thrilling third-place game. Côte d’Ivoire end four decades of waiting In front of a packed Palais des Sports de Treichville, Côte d’Ivoire produced a commanding performance to capture their first U18 AfroBasket title. The hosts immediately set the tone,
AfricaThe FIBA U18 Women’s AfroBasket 2026 came to an end in Abidjan with Mali once again at the top of African women’s youth basketball. The defending champions defeated Nigeria 77-68 in the final to secure their third consecutive continental title . For Côte d’Ivoire , the tournament ended with a fourth-place finish after a strong run to the semifinals on home soil. Mali Complete the Three-Peat Mali once again demonstrated their dominance in African U18 women’s basketball. Facing Nigeria in the championship game, the defending champions had to work hard before eventually securing a 77-68 victo
AfricaThe final four of the FIBA U18 AfroBasket 2026 delivered two highly competitive semifinals on Saturday at the Palais des Sports de Treichville in Abidjan. When the dust settled, Côte d’Ivoire and Senegal secured their places in the championship game, setting up a highly anticipated final on Sunday. The two finalists have also secured qualification for the FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup 2027 . Côte d’Ivoire Reach the Final on Home Soil Playing in front of a passionate home crowd, Côte d’Ivoire overcame Cameroon 62-57 in a tense semifinal to reach the U18 AfroBasket final for the first time si
AfricaThe final four of the FIBA U18 Women’s AfroBasket 2026 delivered two thrilling semifinals on Friday at the Palais des Sports de Treichville. After two closely contested games, Mali and Nigeria secured their places in the championship game, while host nation Côte d’Ivoire saw its impressive home campaign come to an end in the semifinals. Mali edge Egypt in a thrilling semifinal In the first semifinal, Mali narrowly defeated Egypt 57–55 in a tense defensive battle. Neither team managed to establish a decisive advantage, with Mali holding the lead through most of the game before Egypt mounted
AfricaABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire — Côte d’Ivoire have finally reached the summit of African U18 basketball. Playing in front of their home crowd, the Elephanteaux defeated Senegal 73–51 in the final of the FIBA U18 AfroBasket 2026 to claim a historic continental title. Earlier in the day, Cameroon secured the bronze medal after edging Mali 73–69 in a thrilling third-place game. Côte d’Ivoire end four decades of waiting In front of a packed Palais des Sports de Treichville, Côte d’Ivoire produced a commanding performance to capture their first U18 AfroBasket title. The hosts immediately set the tone,
AfricaThe FIBA U18 Women’s AfroBasket 2026 came to an end in Abidjan with Mali once again at the top of African women’s youth basketball. The defending champions defeated Nigeria 77-68 in the final to secure their third consecutive continental title . For Côte d’Ivoire , the tournament ended with a fourth-place finish after a strong run to the semifinals on home soil. Mali Complete the Three-Peat Mali once again demonstrated their dominance in African U18 women’s basketball. Facing Nigeria in the championship game, the defending champions had to work hard before eventually securing a 77-68 victo
AfricaThe final four of the FIBA U18 AfroBasket 2026 delivered two highly competitive semifinals on Saturday at the Palais des Sports de Treichville in Abidjan. When the dust settled, Côte d’Ivoire and Senegal secured their places in the championship game, setting up a highly anticipated final on Sunday. The two finalists have also secured qualification for the FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup 2027 . Côte d’Ivoire Reach the Final on Home Soil Playing in front of a passionate home crowd, Côte d’Ivoire overcame Cameroon 62-57 in a tense semifinal to reach the U18 AfroBasket final for the first time si
AfricaThe final four of the FIBA U18 Women’s AfroBasket 2026 delivered two thrilling semifinals on Friday at the Palais des Sports de Treichville. After two closely contested games, Mali and Nigeria secured their places in the championship game, while host nation Côte d’Ivoire saw its impressive home campaign come to an end in the semifinals. Mali edge Egypt in a thrilling semifinal In the first semifinal, Mali narrowly defeated Egypt 57–55 in a tense defensive battle. Neither team managed to establish a decisive advantage, with Mali holding the lead through most of the game before Egypt mounted
AfricaAS Douanes have been crowned Senegalese champions after defeating ASC Ville de Dakar 68-49 on Saturday at the Marius Ndiaye Stadium. In front of a festive crowd, the Gabelous gradually took control of the game and pulled away to claim the national championship in convincing fashion. The victory also earns AS Douanes a place in the 2027 Basketball Africa League (BAL), where they will represent Senegal on the continental stage. The Gabelous take over from ASC Ville de Dakar as Senegal's national champions. The title further underlines Senegal's status as one of Africa's leading basketball nations. AS Douanes will now turn their attention to the BAL, where they will look to carry Senegal's ambitions and compete against the continent's top clubs.
AfricaThe FIBA Intercontinental Cup is entering a new chapter. FIBA has officially announced that Beijing, China, will host the competition from 2026 to 2028, marking the first time the prestigious global club tournament will be staged in China. The move follows a successful three-year run in Singapore, which hosted the event between 2023 and 2025. Created in 1965, the Intercontinental Cup has evolved from a competition between a handful of continental champions into a truly global club championship. Beijing's selection reflects FIBA’s ambition to continue expanding the tournament’s international reach while capitalizing on China’s passion for basketball and proven experience in hosting major sporting events, including the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup. FIBA Secretary General Andreas Zagklis described the decision as part of the organization’s mission to modernize and grow the competition, emphasizing Beijing’s ability to deliver world-class basketball events over the next three years. RSSB Tigers to Represent Africa in Beijing The announcement is particularly significant for African basketball. Following their historic BAL championship run, RSSB Tigers have already secured their place in the 2026 Intercontinental Cup and will represent Africa against champions from other regions of the world. Among the clubs already qualified for the 2026 edition are: RSSB Tigers (Basketball Africa League champions) Rytas Vilnius (Basketball Champions League Europe champions) Boca Juniors (Basketball Champions League Americas champions) Additional participants will be confirmed in the coming months. Over its 35 editions, the Intercontinental Cup has welcomed clubs from six continents and become one of the most prestigious tournaments in world basketball. European clubs have historically dominated the competition with 24 titles, while Spain remains the most successful nation with 12 championships. For Africa, the tournament continues to provide an opportunity to measure its top clubs against the best teams from Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Oceania. After recent appearances by clubs such as Al Ahly SC, Petro de Luanda and Al Ahly Ly, the spotlight now turns to the RSSB Tigers as they prepare to carry Africa’s hopes onto the world stage in Beijing this September. The 2026 edition is scheduled to tip off in late September, opening a new era for one of basketball’s most prestigious club competitions.
AfricaThe RSSB Tigers etched their names into African basketball history on Sunday by winning the 2026 Basketball Africa League (BAL) championship. Backed by a passionate home crowd at Kigali’s BK Arena, the Rwandan side rallied from a massive early deficit to defeat Petro de Luanda 90-88, becoming the first Rwandan club to lift the BAL trophy. The final appeared headed in Petro de Luanda’s direction from the opening minutes. The Angolan powerhouse, which was seeking its second BAL title and third consecutive finals victory, stormed out to a remarkable 20-0 start and led 27-16 at the end of the first quarter. However, the Tigers gradually clawed their way back into the contest, feeding off their defensive intensity and the energy of the home crowd. The comeback was fueled by a spectacular performance from Craig Randall II, who once again delivered on the biggest stage. After a slow start, the American guard caught fire in the second quarter and finished with a game-high 33 points, knocking down several crucial three-pointers and leading the Tigers’ offensive charge. His scoring explosion proved decisive as RSSB completed one of the most memorable comebacks in BAL Finals history. Petro de Luanda fought until the final buzzer behind a dominant outing from Aboubacar Gakou, who recorded 28 points and 12 rebounds, while Chasson Randle added 17 points. Despite controlling much of the game, the Angolan champions were unable to withstand the Tigers' late surge and fell just short of securing another continental crown. The victory caps a dream BAL debut season for RSSB Tigers, who become the first Rwandan team and the sixth different franchise to win the competition. For Petro de Luanda, the defeat marks a heartbreaking end to a campaign that saw them reach their fourth BAL Final in six seasons and their third consecutive championship game.
AfricaPetro de Luanda advanced to its third consecutive Basketball Africa League Final after defeating Al Ahly Ly 94-88 in a dramatic semifinal clash in Kigali. Trailing for most of the game, the Angolan champions produced a dominant fourth-quarter comeback to secure their fourth BAL Finals appearance in six seasons. The matchup was a rematch of the 2024 BAL Final, and for much of the contest, Al Ahly Ly appeared in control. The Libyan champions dictated the tempo through the first three quarters with aggressive offense and strong execution. However, the momentum completely shifted when Cleusio Castro threw down a thunderous dunk to give Petro a 75-73 lead with 7:13 remaining. From that moment on, Petro never trailed again. The game-changing spark came from the bench through Childe Dundao. Entering as Petro’s seventh man, Dundao transformed the flow of the game with his pace, energy, and playmaking. Alongside him, Gerson Gonçalves delivered a huge offensive performance to lead the Angolan giants back into the BAL Final. With the victory, Petro de Luanda now reaches the BAL Finals in 2022, 2024, 2025, and 2026, further cementing its legacy as one of Africa’s premier basketball dynasties. Petro will now face RSSB Tigers, who eliminated Al Ahly SC 106-97, in what promises to be an electric championship game in front of the Kigali crowd. Meanwhile, Al Ahly Ly will face Al Ahly in the third-place game after falling just short of reaching the club’s first-ever BAL Final.
