FIBA U16 AfroBasket in Kigali (Rwanda) (2025)
2023 (2 year break)
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FIBA U16 AfroBasket in Kigali (Rwanda) 2025
Tournament MVP: Minty Oka
Top Scorer: Mehdi Berrada (21.0)
FIBA U16 AfroBasket in Kigali (Rwanda) 2025 Final: Ivory Coast - Cameroon 62-49 CMR: Nolan Ngangmeni 13, Olivier Ngoumou 11, Luther Maboula 4, Marvyn Bidjel 0, Jason Essoua 0, Felix Deumi 10, Lenny Djoumna 2, Rayane Ndam 2, Bayero Aliyou 1, Travis Samba 0, Asser Tagako 6, Derrick Bouwen 0 Stats Leaders 2025
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 MOR NT U16  Ivory Coast celebrate title in Kigali (Photo: FIBA)
 Ivory Coast celebrate title in Kigali-Sep 14, 2025
FINALIvory Coast - Cameroon 62-49Ivory Coast conquered the historic first ever AfroBasket U16 title. They overcame Cameroon in the title game in Kigali tonight. Ivory Coast eked out a 15-12 lead after ten minutes. Cameroon cut the deficit at 2-point mark at the big break 23-21. But Ivory Coast held their opponents to 9 points in the third term to stretch the gap at 8 points. They sank 24 points in the fourth period and raced to the historic success. Minty Oka (2009) stepped up with 18 points, while Irene Ouedraogo (2010) added 10 points and 20 rebounds for Ivory Coast. Nolan Ngangmeni (188-PG-2009) answered with 13 points and 8 rebounds for Cameroon. Olivier Ngoumou (200-PF-2010) had 11 points and 11 caroms in the loss. 3-4 PlaceEgypt - Mali 51-58Mali earned Bronze medals in Rwanda. They overcame Egypt in the consolation final today. Mali recorded a 29-23 halftime lead. Egypt bounced back with an 18-11 rally in the third term to eke out a narrow lead. But Mali went on an 18-10 run in the fourth term to ice the victory. Bakary Ballo and Idrissa Maiga (2009) posted 10 points each for Mali. Yahya Ammar (180-F-2009) replied with 16 points for Egypt. Afrobasket.com All-FIBA U16 AfroBasket Awards 2025-Sep 15, 2025
 Minty Oka, 16-year old forward was voted the Most Valuable Player at the FIBA Under 16 AfroBasket.
He received multiple other awards, was selected as the Best Forward and was chosen to the First Team.
Oka's court vision propelled him to the fourth spot in points per game an outstanding average of over 16 and fifth position in rebounds per game, averaging 11.
He has totalled 2 games of 20 or more points and recorded double-doubles in 3 games at the event.
Oka's 26 points against Sierra Leone were the most he scored at the tournament.
Nolan Ngangmeni, 16-year old point guard was honored as the Best Guard of FIBA Under 16 AfroBasket.
He was also named to the First Team.
Ngangmeni's masterful distribution skills earned him the fifth spot in points per game with an impressive average of over 16.
He also averaged almost 7 rebounds per game during the event.
Ngangmeni's 23 points against Mali were the most he scored at the tournament.
Irene Ouedraogo, 14-year old center earned the Best Center at the FIBA Under 16 AfroBasket.
He also earned a spot in the First Team.
Ouedraogo's court vision was unparalleled as he secured the fourth spot in rebounds per game, delivering an average of 12.
He also registered almost 11 points per game at the event.
Ouedraogo had double-doubles in 3 games during the event.
His 14 points against Egypt were the most he scored at the tournament.
Olivier Ngoumou, power forward was voted to the First Team of FIBA Under 16 AfroBasket.
He was also selected to the Second Team.
Ngoumou recorded almost 9 points per game at the event.
He led the African Championships Under 16 in rebounds per game with over 13.
Ngoumou logged double-doubles in 3 games during the event.
His 12 points against Guinea were the most he scored at the tournament.
Bakary Ballo, guard was chosen to the First Team at the FIBA Under 16 AfroBasket.
He averaged over 15 points and 3 assists per game at the event.
Ballo's 23 points against Egypt were the most he scored at the tournament.
Most Valuable Player:  Minty Oka (F-2009) of IVO NT U16Best Guard:  Nolan Ngangmeni (188-PG-2009) of CMR NT U16Best Forward: Minty Oka (F-2009) of IVO NT U16Best Center: Irene Ouedraogo (C-2010) of IVO NT U16First Team Minty Oka (F-2009) of IVO NT U16 Irene Ouedraogo (C-2010) of IVO NT U16 Nolan Ngangmeni (188-PG-2009) of CMR NT U16 Olivier Ngoumou (200-PF-2010) of CMR NT U16 Bakary Ballo (G-2010) of MLI NT U16Second Team Mohamed Keita (2010) of MLI NT U16 Edilson Pedro (2010) of ANG NT U16 Mehdi Berrada (2009) of MOR NT U16 Yahya Ammar (180-F-2009) of EGY NT U16 Olivier Ngoumou (200-PF-2010) of CMR NT U16Honorable Mention Sofiane Rezouk (2009) of MOR NT U16 Alpha Traore (2010) of GUI NT U16 Benjamin Davies (2010) of SLE NT U16 Manzi Kabenga (2010) of RWA NT U16 Shane Kwizera (2010) of UGA NT U16 Kamara Kosso of LIB NT U16 David Evans of LIB NT U16 Yahya Ammar (180-F-2009) of EGY NT U16 Adem Rafrafi (180-PG-2009) of TUN NT U16 Edilson Pedro (2010) of ANG NT U16 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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