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  FIBA U18 AfroBasket 2026: Côte d’Ivoire Officially Launches Its First Continental Youth Basketball Tournament

  Côte d’Ivoire is set to make history this summer as it prepares to host the FIBA U18 AfroBasket 2026 for both boys and girls, scheduled to take place from August 5 to 16, 2026, in Abidjan. The Ivorian Basketball Federation (FIBB), under the leadership of its President Moussa Diarra, has officially taken on the organization of both continental competitions, marking a major milestone for basketball…
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  FIBA U18 AfroBasket 2026: Christelle N’garsanet, Stéphane Konaté, Miguel Hoyo and Eloi Ngardinga to Lead Côte d’Ivoire’s National Teams

  With the 18th edition of the FIBA U18 AfroBasket just days away, scheduled to take place in Abidjan from August 5 to 16, 2026, Côte d’Ivoire’s national teams are stepping up their preparations with a clear ambition: to shine on home soil and compete at the highest level of African basketball. For this major continental event, the Ivorian U18 women’s team will be led by Christelle N’garsanet. A former…
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  AS Douanes Crowned Senegalese Champions and Secure BAL 2027 Ticket

  AS 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…
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  AfroBasket U18 2026: Abidjan Ready to Welcome Africa's Rising Basketball Stars

  The countdown has officially begun. From August 5 to 16, 2026, Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, will host the FIBA Africa U18 Championships for both men and women at the Palais des Sports de Treichville. As preparations continue, the Ivorian Basketball Federation (FIBB) has unveiled the tournament's official logo, marking another important milestone ahead of one of Africa's premier youth basketball…
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  FIBA World Cup 2027 Qualifiers: Tunisia and Senegal Confirmed as Hosts of Window 4

  Final Qualification Spots to Be Decided in Dakar and Radès FIBA Africa has officially announced the hosts for Window 4 of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 African Qualifiers. The decisive final qualifying games will take place from August 27 to 29, 2026, with Dakar, Senegal, and Radès, Tunisia, serving as the two host cities. Each nation will welcome one of the two remaining qualifying…
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  Men's U17 FIBA World Cup: Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje named Tournament MVP

  Following the 2026 FIBA ​​U17 World Cup held in Turkey, Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje, a player of Cameroonian descent representing Team USA, was named the tournament MVP after leading the United States to another gold medal. The 17-year-old, a future Duke University player and 2.11m (6'11") big man, dominated the competition with his versatility and efficiency. He averaged **19.6 points, 10.9 rebounds,…