FIBA U16 Women's AfroBasket in Kigali (Rwanda) (2025)
2023 (2 year break)
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FIBA U16 Women's AfroBasket in Kigali (Rwanda) 2025
Tournament MVP: Fatma Abdella
Top Scorer: Rose Katamboy (20.0)
FIBA U16 Women's AfroBasket in Kigali (Rwanda) 2025 Final: Egypt - Ivory Coast 66-54 CMR: Shanice Mbaha 12, Marie Samnick 13, Anouchka Malengue 5, Marie Messina 13, Diona Bienvenue 5, Sara Nghoguo 3, Israel Akamba 1, Cabrele Tchuitcheu 0, Candice Nlengui 2, Ornella Meche 1, Nicole Mballa 0, Hillary Sayouba 0 Stats Leaders 2025
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 TAN NT U16 FIBA U16 Women's AfroBasket in Kigali (Rwanda) 2025 Final  Egypt beat Ivory Coast to celebrate title in Rwanda (Photo: FIBA)
 Egypt beat Ivory Coast to celebrate title in Rwanda-Sep 14, 2025
FINALEgypt - Ivory Coast 66-54Egypt celebrated the first ever AfroBasket U16 title. They held off Ivory Coast in the title game in Rwanda tonight. Egypt recorded a 22-13 lead after the first period. Ivory Coast held their opponents to just 7 points to tie things up at 29. Egypt restored the lead with a massive 24-8 rally in the third term. Ivory Coast tried hard to come back into the game but came up short at the end. Joudi Elsayed (182-G-2009) finished with 15 points, while Dana Abdalaa (2013) added 12 points for Egypt. Jane Diomande (2009) responded with 24 points and 10 rebounds for Ivory Coast. 3-4 PlaceCameroon - Mali 55-53Cameroon nipped Mali to step onto the pedestal in Rwanda as they celebrated the Bronze medals. Mali used a 24-3 rally in the third term to take a 16-point lead. But Cameroon bounced back with a furious 24-6 rally in the fourth period to snatch the win. Marie Samnick (181-F-2010) and Marie Messina (170-F-2009) posted 13 points each for Cameroon. Mariya Diawara (2009) answered with 21 points for Mali. Afrobasket.com All-FIBA Women's U16 AfroBasket Awards 2025-Sep 15, 2025
 Fatma Abdella, 15-year old point guard was voted the Most Valuable Player at the FIBA Under 16 AfroBasket.
She received multiple other awards, was selected as the Best Guard and was chosen to the First Team.
Abdella averaged over 5 points per game during the event.
She led the African Championships Under 16 in steals per game with over 5.
Abdella's 11 points against Morocco were the most she scored at the tournament.
Zeina Amin, 16-year old power forward was honored as the Best Forward of FIBA Under 16 AfroBasket.
She was also named to the First Team.
Amin recorded 8 points and almost 6 rebounds per game at the event.
Her 13 points against Tanzania were the most she scored at the tournament.
Emmanuela William, 15-year old center earned the Best Center at the FIBA Under 16 AfroBasket.
She also earned a spot in the First Team.
William's playmaking prowess was on full display as she secured the fifth position in rebounds per game averaging almost 12.
She also registered over 8 points per game at the event.
William had double-doubles in 2 games during the event.
Her 26 points against Rwanda were the most she scored at the tournament.
Jane Diomande, 16-year old forward was voted to the First Team of FIBA Under 16 AfroBasket.
Her masterful distribution skills earned her the second spot in points per game with an impressive average of over 15.
Diomande also averaged almost 8 rebounds per game at the event.
She has totalled 2 games of 20 or more points and recorded double-doubles in 2 games during the event.
Diomande's 24 points against Guinea were the most she scored at the tournament.
Shanice Mbaha, 16-year old swingman was selected to the First Team at the FIBA Under 16 AfroBasket.
Her court vision was unparalleled as she secured the third spot in points per game, delivering an average of almost 15.
Mbaha also logged almost 8 rebounds per game at the event.
Her 19 points against Tunisia were the most she scored at the tournament.
Most Valuable Player:  Fatma Abdella (PG-2010) of EGY NT U16Best Guard: Fatma Abdella (PG-2010) of EGY NT U16Best Forward: Zeina Amin (F/C-2009) of EGY NT U16Best Center:  Emmanuela William (C-2010) of IVO NT U16First Team Fatma Abdella (PG-2010) of EGY NT U16 Zeina Amin (F/C-2009) of EGY NT U16 Jane Diomande (F-2009) of IVO NT U16 Emmanuela William (C-2010) of IVO NT U16 Shanice Mbaha (172-G/F-2009) of CMR NT U16Second Team  Mariya Diawara (2009) of MLI NT U16 Alpha Ishimwe (2010) of The Hoops Rose Katamboy (PG-2009) of TAN NT U16 Rahma Nefzi (177-G-2010) of TUN NT U16 Alicia Muondo (2009) of ANG NT U16Honorable Mention Leila Eissa (2009) of EGY NT U16 Chalva Gaju (2009) of RWA NT U16 Trixy Ochieng (2009) of KEN NT U16 Lamia H'Saina (2010) of MOR NT U16 Kadiatou Kaba (2010) of GIU NT U16 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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