2025 AfroBasket Qualifiers: Madagascar top Central African Republic

Central African Republic - Madagascar 69-76

Madagascar recorded the first win at the 2025 AfroBasket Qualifiers. They overcame Central African Republic in Group D action. Elly Randriamampionona (198-F-1997) scored 22 points and issued 7 assists to lead the winners.
Central African Republic used a 20-11 run in the second frame to take a 37-29 halftime lead. But Madagascar slowly erased the deficit. They pulled within 3 points at the final break. They poured in 25 points in the fourth stanza to snatch the win. Sitraka Raharimanantoanina (207-PF-2001) posted 14 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Allan Dokossi (203-SF-1999, agency: Octagon Europe) answered with 19 points and 12 rebounds for Central African Republic as they lost third straight game.