AfroBasket U16: Ivory Coast win Group A

Rwanda U16 - Ivory Coast U16 47-72

Ivory Coast U16 earned a strong 72–47 win over Rwanda U16 in the 2025 FIBA U16 AfroBasket, displaying dominance on both ends of the court. After a competitive first quarter (24–17), the Ivorians extended their lead to 41–31 at halftime. A suffocating defensive effort in the third period, where Rwanda managed just 5 points, proved decisive as Ivory Coast pulled away with a 14–5 run. Closing the game with another 17-point quarter, Ivory Coast sealed a convincing victory, showcasing their physicality and offensive balance to stay firmly in the hunt for a deep tournament run.
Minty Oka (2009) led the way with 15 points and Irene Ouedraogo (2010) netted 13. Manzi Kabenga (2010) replied with 19 points in the losing effort.