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  FIBA U17 Women's World Cup 2026: Côte d’Ivoire Continues Its Learning Journey on the World Stage

  Côte d’Ivoire's U17 Women's National Team is making history at the 2026 FIBA U17 Women's Basketball World Cup in Brno, Czechia, as the nation competes in the tournament for the very first time. Facing some of the world's strongest youth programs, the Young Elephants are using the event as a valuable learning experience and another milestone in the growth of Ivorian women's basketball. Drawn into a challenging…
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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,…
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  FIBA World Cup 2027 Qualifiers: Africa's Final 12 Set for the Second Round

  The First Round of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 African Qualifiers has officially concluded, with 12 nations advancing to the Second Round after six games across four groups. With only five African berths available for the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup in Qatar, the race is now entering its decisive stage. Group A saw Cameroon finish atop the standings with a 5-1 record, edging **South…
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  Men's U17 FIBA World Cup: Young Elephants finish historic debut with the 11th place

  Côte d'Ivoire's Young Elephants have completed a memorable first appearance at the FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup, finishing 11th in the world after defeating New Zealand 85-81 in their final classification game in Istanbul, Türkiye. The reigning 2025 FIBA U16 AfroBasket champions ended the tournament with a 3-4 record, exceeding expectations and announcing themselves as one of Africa's brightest…
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  Liga Endesa 2026: Matt Costello and Valencia Basket crowned Spanish champions

  Valencia Basket has written a new chapter in club history by winning the 2025-26 Liga Endesa championship. The Taronja completed an incredible campaign with a dominant 108-84 victory over FC Barcelona Bàsquet in the decisive final game, securing the club’s second Spanish league title. At the heart of Valencia’s historic triumph was Ivorian international Matt Costello, whose versatility, defensive presence…