FIBA U16 AfroBasket in Kigali (Rwanda) (2025)
2023 (2 year break)
FIBA U16 AfroBasket in Kigali (Rwanda) 2025
Q.Finals Semis Final 2025 Semis Q.Finals
Ivory Coast97
Rwanda38
Angola51
Egypt69
Ivory Coast75
Egypt58
Ivory Coast62
Cameroon49
Cameroon61
Mali56
Cameroon53
Uganda50
Tunisia70
Mali73
Standings 2025
A
1
3-0
2
2-1
3
1-2
4
0-3
B
1
3-0
2
2-1
3
1-2
4
0-3
C
1
3-0
2
2-1
3
1-2
4
0-3
Stats Leaders 2025
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MOR NT U16
16y
Avg: 21.0 ppg

1
21.0
2
17.6
3
16.8
4
16.5
6
15.3
7
14.0
8
13.8
10
12.3
Ivory Coast celebrate title in Kigali (Photo: FIBA)
Starting five
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Atche Ezoua
Ezoua
Antoine Konan
Konan
Biza N'Goran
N'Goran
Minty Oka
Oka
Irene Ouedraogo
Ouedraogo
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0Atche Ezoua 2009
2Otys Yapo 177-G-2009
5Omar Mangassouba 2009
8Antoine Konan 2010
9Biza N'Goran 2009
10Minty Oka 2009
11Ismael Issouf 2010
12Ladji Konate 2009
13Owo Adja 2010
15Gabin Namoano-Quintin 2009
22Adama Kone 2009
32Irene Ouedraogo 2010

Eric Anderson Head Coach ABC Ivory Coast
Kouassi Ble Assistant Warriors Ivory Coast
Tournament MVP
Top Scorer
Ivory Coast celebrate title in Kigali-Sep 14, 2025
FINAL
Ivory Coast - Cameroon 62-49
Ivory 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 Place
Egypt - Mali 51-58
Mali 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: Ivory Coast Minty Oka (F-2009) of IVO NT U16
Best Guard: Cameroon Nolan Ngangmeni (188-PG-2009) of CMR NT U16
Best Forward: Ivory Coast Minty Oka (F-2009) of IVO NT U16
Best Center: Ivory Coast Irene Ouedraogo (C-2010) of IVO NT U16

First Team

Ivory Coast Minty Oka (F-2009) of IVO NT U16
Ivory Coast Irene Ouedraogo (C-2010) of IVO NT U16
Cameroon Nolan Ngangmeni (188-PG-2009) of CMR NT U16
Cameroon Olivier Ngoumou (200-PF-2010) of CMR NT U16
Mali Bakary Ballo (G-2010) of MLI NT U16

Second Team

Mali Mohamed Keita (2010) of MLI NT U16
Angola Edilson Pedro (2010) of ANG NT U16
Morocco Mehdi Berrada (2009) of MOR NT U16
Egypt Yahya Ammar (180-F-2009) of EGY NT U16
Cameroon Olivier Ngoumou (200-PF-2010) of CMR NT U16

Honorable Mention

Morocco Sofiane Rezouk (2009) of MOR NT U16
Guinea Alpha Traore (2010) of GUI NT U16
Sierra Leone Benjamin Davies (2010) of SLE NT U16
Rwanda Manzi Kabenga (2010) of RWA NT U16
Uganda Shane Kwizera (2010) of UGA NT U16
Liberia Kamara Kosso of LIB NT U16
Liberia David Evans of LIB NT U16
Egypt Yahya Ammar (180-F-2009) of EGY NT U16
Tunisia Adem Rafrafi (180-PG-2009) of TUN NT U16
Angola Edilson Pedro (2010) of ANG NT U16