On Thursday, August 6, 2026, the FIBA U18 Women's Afrobasket continued in Pretoria, South Africa, with Egypt delivering a commanding performance and Benin struggling to keep pace.
According to FIBA's official results, Egypt defeated Mozambique 78-45, showcasing their dominance in Group A. The Egyptian team, led by guard Farida El-Sayed's 22 points, improved to a 2-0 record in the tournament.
Meanwhile, Benin faced a tough 71-38 loss against Mali in Group B. The Beninese squad, competing in their first U18 Afrobasket since 2018, has yet to secure a win, falling to 0-2.
Other results from Thursday included a narrow 58-55 victory for Angola over Cameroon in Group B, and a 69-50 win for Nigeria against Rwanda in Group A.
The tournament continues through August 9, with the top teams advancing to the semifinals. Benin will look to bounce back in their final group game, while Egypt aims to maintain their winning streak.
