AfroBasket U16: Tunisia outscore Rwanda in Kigali

Rwanda U16 - Tunisia U16 46-58

Tunisia U16 overcame Rwanda U16 58-46 in AfroBasket 2025 to post the initial win in the tournament. Rwanda started well, taking the first quarter 13-10, but Tunisia responded with a 15-13 second period to go into halftime trailing narrowly 26-25. After the break, Tunisia found their rhythm, outscoring Rwanda 17-15 in the third quarter to edge ahead before sealing the win with a dominant 16-5 final period. Consistency and a strong defensive finish proved decisive as Tunisia pulled away late to secure the 12-point victory.
Rihem Omri (191-F-2009) led the way with 14 points and Dorra Masmoudi (175-PG-2009) brought 12. Husina Akaliza (F-2010) replied with 18 points for the home side.