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  FIBA World Cup 2027 Qualifiers: South Sudan, Angola, Cameroon and Egypt make strong starts in Africa

  The fourth window of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 African Qualifiers got underway on Thursday, August 27, with six games across Dakar, Senegal, and Radès, Tunisia. The opening night delivered several statement victories, including impressive performances from South Sudan, Angola, Cameroon and Egypt. While Côte d’Ivoire opened Group F with an important 83–77 victory over Mali, the other five games also…
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  World Cup 2027 Qualifiers: Côte d’Ivoire secure victory over Mali

  Côte d’Ivoire made a perfect start to its fourth window of the African qualifiers for the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup. The Elephants defeated Mali 83-77 on Thursday, August 27, at the Dakar Arena , after a closely contested game that Côte d’Ivoire controlled for most of the night. The victory moves the Elephants to the top of Group F, providing an important first step on the road to the 2027 World Cup in…
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  FIBA U18 AfroBasket 2026: Côte d’Ivoire Crowned African Champions

  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…
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  Africa

  FIBA U18 Women’s AfroBasket 2026: Mali Retain Their Crown as Côte d’Ivoire Finish Fourth

  The 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…
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  FIBA U18 AfroBasket 2026: Côte d’Ivoire and Senegal Set for Championship Showdown

  The 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…
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  FIBA U18 Women’s AfroBasket 2026: Mali and Nigeria Reach the Final

  The 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…