The semifinals of the 2026 FIBA AfroBasket U18 Women's Championship take place on Friday, August 14, at the Palais des Sports de Treichville in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. Mali will play Egypt at 15:00 local time, followed by host nation Ivory Coast against Nigeria at 18:00.
Both winners will advance to the final and secure a spot in the 2027 FIBA U19 Women's Basketball World Cup. The losers will compete in the third-place game, which also offers a World Cup berth, as the top three teams qualify.
Mali, a traditional powerhouse in African youth basketball, enters the match with a strong roster. Egypt, meanwhile, has shown resilience throughout the tournament. The Ivory Coast, playing in front of a home crowd, aims to capitalize on the support to overcome a tough Nigerian side.
The tournament, organized by FIBA Africa, features the continent's best young female talents. The final and third-place games are scheduled for Saturday, August 15, at the same venue.
