Basketball - 2025 FIBA U19 Women's World Cup: Mali and Nigeria to represent Africa in Brno
Less than a year before tip-off at the FIBA U19 Women's Basketball World Cup, FIBA has revealed the 16 teams that have qualified for the tournament.
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The 16th edition of the FIBA U19 Women's Basketball World Cup will be held in Brno, Czechia, from 12 to 20 July 2025. Africa will be represented at the global tournament by Mali and Nigeria. Sport News Africa takes a quick look at the history of the two African representatives.
Mali heading for an 11th appearance
At U18 and U19 level, Mali are a real powerhouse on the continent. The Malian women won the 2024 FIBA Women's AfroBasket U18. They will be making their 11th appearance at the Under-19 World Cup. In the past they have made a strong impression, reaching the semi-finals in 2021 in Hungary and finishing 5th in 2023 in Madrid.
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Mali remain a strong medal contender for the continent at the next U19 Basketball World Cup.
Nigeria on course for a 2nd appearance
After 13 years away, Nigeria are back at the U19 World Cup. Their last appearance was in 2011 in Chile. Drawn in Pool C at the time alongside Australia, France and the host nation, the Nigerian women finished 4th and bottom with 3 points. They were knocked out in the first round.
Nigeria secured this 2nd qualification for the U19 Women's Basketball World Cup thanks to their runners-up finish at the 2024 FIBA Women's AfroBasket U18 in Pretoria, South Africa, last September.