Host Pressure, Dynasty Runs, And Debut Dreams: Women’s AfroBasket 2025 Preview
The post Host Pressure, Dynasty Runs, And Debut Dreams: Women’s AfroBasket 2025 Preview appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. LILLE, FRANCE – AUGUST 04: Ezinne Kalu #23 of Team Nigeria celebrates victory during the Women’s … More Group Phase – Group match between of Team Canada and Team Nigeria on day nine of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Pierre Mauroy Stadium on August 04, 2024 in Lille, France. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) Getty Images Today marks the beginning of Africa’s largest women’s basketball tournament, where twelve national teams will compete for the AfroBasket title in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. In addition to continental pride, the winner will secure a direct spot in the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup. Furthermore, the top four teams will qualify for the global qualifying tournaments. Hosts Côte d’Ivoire: Pressure or Breakthrough? Côte d’Ivoire will host the Women’s AfroBasket for the first time, with all games taking place at the Palais des Sports de Treichville in Abidjan. They have been drawn alongside Egypt and Angola in Group A and will begin their campaign against Egypt on July 26. Historically, Côte d’Ivoire has had the upper hand over Egypt in recent meetings; however, the closer results in recent years suggest that this opening match will test their composure in front of a home crowd eager for success. Under the leadership of new coach Stéphane Leite, Côte d’Ivoire aims to build on the flashes of promise seen in 2023. Although they managed to defeat Angola, they fell short of reaching the knockout rounds. There is optimism that the possible inclusion of former WNBA guard Kariata Diaby will strengthen their experienced core and help them secure their first-ever AfroBasket medal on home soil. Nigeria’s Dynasty: Can Olympic Momentum Power a Fifth Title? LILLE, FRANCE – JULY 29: Team Nigeria celebrates with Ezinne Kalu of Nigeria during the Women’s … More basketball Group Phase – B match…
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LILLE, FRANCE – AUGUST 04: Ezinne Kalu #23 of Team Nigeria celebrates victory during the Women’s … More Group Phase – Group match between of Team Canada and Team Nigeria on day nine of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Pierre Mauroy Stadium on August 04, 2024 in Lille, France. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) Getty Images Today marks the beginning of Africa’s largest women’s basketball tournament, where twelve national teams will compete for the AfroBasket title in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. In addition to continental pride, the winner will secure a direct spot in the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup. Furthermore, the top four teams will qualify for the global qualifying tournaments. Hosts Côte d’Ivoire: Pressure or Breakthrough? Côte d’Ivoire will host the Women’s AfroBasket for the first time, with all games taking place at the Palais des Sports de Treichville in Abidjan. They have been drawn alongside Egypt and Angola in Group A and will begin their campaign against Egypt on July 26. Historically, Côte d’Ivoire has had the upper hand over Egypt in recent meetings; however, the closer results in recent years suggest that this opening match will test their composure in front of a home crowd eager for success. Under the leadership of new coach Stéphane Leite, Côte d’Ivoire aims to build on the flashes of promise seen in 2023. Although they managed to defeat Angola, they fell short of reaching the knockout rounds. There is optimism that the possible inclusion of former WNBA guard Kariata Diaby will strengthen their experienced core and help them secure their first-ever AfroBasket medal on home soil. Nigeria’s Dynasty: Can Olympic Momentum Power a Fifth Title? LILLE, FRANCE – JULY 29: Team Nigeria celebrates with Ezinne Kalu of Nigeria during the Women’s … More basketball Group Phase – B match…
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