AfroBasket U16: Uganda closed strong to earn a 73-53 victory over Guinea

Guinea U16 - Uganda U16 53-73

Uganda U16 closed strong to earn a 73-53 victory over Guinea U16 at AfroBasket 2025. Guinea started brightly, taking the first quarter 18-11, but Uganda chipped away with a 14-11 second period to cut the deficit to 29-25 at halftime. The momentum shifted after the break as Uganda exploded with a 21-15 third quarter to move ahead, before completely dominating the fourth 27-9 to put the game out of reach. The late surge highlighted Uganda’s resilience and offensive depth, sealing a convincing 20-point win.
Shane Kwizera (2010) top-scored for the winners with 14 points, whilst Lucas Ssenyonjo (2010) and Pierre Rwuhiriro (2009) netted 13 each. Massa Toure (2010) and Alpha Traore (2010) replied with 10 points apiece.