(Sports Correspondent: Imran Sohail)
Angola Crowned 2025 FIBA AfroBasket Champions with Perfect Record
August 26, 2025
LUANDA, Angola: Angola has cemented its place as Africa’s basketball powerhouse, defeating Mali 70-43 in the 2025 FIBA AfroBasket Final. The victory gives Angola a record 12 African titles, making them the most successful team in the tournament’s history.
The Angolan squad finished the tournament undefeated, with a flawless 6-0 record, claiming their first African crown since 2013 in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
Mali celebrated their best-ever performance, finishing second with a 4-3 record. Senegal secured third place for the third consecutive year after beating Cameroon 98-72 earlier in the day.
Packed Arenas Celebrate Basketball Excellence
Fans filled all 12,700 seats at Luanda’s Kilamba Arena for the third night in a row, witnessing Angola’s dominant performance. The enthusiastic crowd showcased Africa’s growing love for basketball.
Tournament Awards
Childe Dundao of Angola was named Most Valuable Player (MVP) and earned a spot on the All-Tournament Team, alongside teammate Bruno Fernando. Mali’s Mahamane Coulibaly and Aliou Diarra, and Senegal’s Brancou Badio also made the prestigious team.
Other notable awards included:
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Fair Play Award: Madagascar
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Leading Rebounder: Aliou Diarra (Mali)
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Leading Three-Point Shooter & Leading Scorer: Brancou Badio (Senegal)
Final Standings – 2025 FIBA AfroBasket
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Angola (6-0)
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Mali (4-3)
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Senegal (5-2)
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Cameroon (4-3)
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Nigeria (3-1)
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Egypt (3-1)
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Côte d’Ivoire (3-1)
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Cape Verde (3-2)
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Guinea (2-2)
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South Sudan (1-3)
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Congo DR (1-3)
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Tunisia (1-3)
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Rwanda (0-3)
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Madagascar (0-3)
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Uganda (0-3)
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Libya (0-3)
Angola’s flawless campaign highlights their dominance in African basketball and sets the stage for continued success on the continent. With rising stars like Childe Dundao and Bruno Fernando, the future looks bright for Angola on the international stage.
