When and where is the Women's U18 Afrobasket 2026 taking place?

The tournament is scheduled from August 5 to 16, 2026, in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.

How many teams are participating in the Women's U18 Afrobasket?

12 teams are participating in the tournament.

Benin Drawn in Tough Group at Women's U18 Afrobasket

Q: What is at stake for the teams in this tournament?

The teams compete for the continental title and a spot in the FIBA U18 Women's World Championship.

The draw for the Women's U18 Afrobasket took place in Abidjan, placing Benin in a challenging group for the tournament from August 5-16.

August 4, 2026 1 min read 14 views Source: africatopsports.com

The draw for the 2026 Women's U18 Afrobasket was held on Sunday, August 2, in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, determining the groups for the 12 qualified teams. The tournament is scheduled to take place in Abidjan from August 5 to 16, 2026.

Benin, one of the participating nations, has been placed in a challenging group, according to the draw results. The team will face strong opponents in the group stage, aiming to advance to the knockout rounds.

The tournament features 12 teams from across Africa, competing for the continental title and a spot in the FIBA U18 Women's World Championship. The host nation, Côte d'Ivoire, will look to leverage home advantage.

Further details on the full group compositions and match schedules are expected to be released by FIBA Africa in the coming days.