AfroBasket U18 in Abidjan: Côte d’Ivoire beats Egypt, Mali defends crown, Cameroon tops Tunisia

The 2026 FIBA AfroBasket U18 tournament in Abidjan saw several key results. The Côte d’Ivoire U18 team defeated Egypt 89‑62, securing a place in the quarter‑finals. Mali’s U18 squads continued their dominance, with the boys beating Morocco 66‑45 and the girls maintaining their record of consecutive titles.

Cameroon recorded a 53‑41 win over Tunisia, while Nigeria’s U18 women’s side (the D’Tigress) lost a tight overtime game 75‑74 to Cameroon and the men’s team fell 59‑50 to Chad. Madagascar kept quarter‑final hopes alive after a buzzer‑beating victory over Gabon, and Gabon prepared to face defending champions Mali.

These outcomes shape the knockout stage, with the top teams from groups A, B and C set to compete for the championship and qualification spots for upcoming world‑level competitions.