Afrobasket U18: Côte d'Ivoire reaches semi-finals

In the Afrobasket U18 tournament held in Abidjan, the Côte d'Ivoire men's team has advanced to the semi-finals after defeating Egypt 67-57 in the quarter-finals. Led by Stéphane Konaté, the Ivorian squad secured the win with 12 points each from Nathan Djako and Bryan Lionel N’Goli. They will next face the winner of the Cameroon vs. Chad matchup.

In another quarter-final fixture, Madagascar is set to face Senegal. The match is critical for both nations as a loss would end their hopes for potential qualification for the 2027 World Cup. While Madagascar's Ankoay team relies on the playmaking of Harinosy A’Ranty Rasetriarivony, they face a significant defensive challenge against Senegal, which has allowed an average of only 40.3 points per game.