Politics
Rwanda To Host 2027 FIBA AfroCan As 12 African Teams Battle For Title
Kigali, Rwanda, will host the third edition of the FIBA AfroCan from July 2 to 11, 2027, with the tournament set to take place at the BK Arena.
Key Highlights
- Rwanda will host the FIBA AfroCan for the first time.
- The tournament will run from July 2 to 11, 2027.
- Twelve national teams are expected to compete.
- Qualifiers will take place from September 2026 to June 2027.
- Morocco will defend its title after winning the 2023 edition in Luanda, Angola.
- Hosts Rwanda won the bronze medal at the previous tournament.
The 2027 FIBA AfroCan will be staged at the BK Arena, one of Africa’s leading indoor sporting venues, marking Rwanda’s first time hosting the continental basketball competition.
The qualification series for the tournament is scheduled to run from September 2026 through June 2027, with 12 national teams expected to secure places in the final competition.
Morocco will arrive in Kigali as the defending champions after winning the 2023 edition in Luanda, Angola.
Rwanda will also be among the teams seeking to challenge for the title after claiming the bronze medal at the last edition.
Read also:
First staged in 2019, the FIBA AfroCan provides an international platform primarily for African players competing in domestic leagues across the continent.
The competition is designed to showcase home-based African basketball talent while providing players with an opportunity to compete at the continental level.
That’s How A Statesman Should Behave – Keyamo Praises Atiku For Not Disobeying Court Order Sacking Him As ADC Presidential Candidate
Explain What Your Administration Has Done With ₦15.8 Trillion Saved From Fuel Subsidy Removal – Peter Obi Dares Tinubu
Oyedepo, Adeboye own private jets, universities because Obasanjo allocated oil wells to them – Madugba
“Personal Attacks On Judges Are Not A Substitute For Legal Argument” — C4G Tells Okonkwo, Odinkalu Over ADC Judgment
JUST IN: Nigeria beat Japan to become first African nation to win U-17 Women’s World Cup – The Witness Nigeria
“My First Mistake Was Listening To Buhari” — Amaechi Blames 2022 APC Primary Defeat On Former President’s Unfulfilled Promise
“Why Was Another Case Filed To Reopen The Same Dispute?” — Atiku Questions Conflicting ADC Judgments, Vows Appeal And Stay Of Execution
“Ibom Deep Seaport Is Approved” — Tinubu Grants Eno’s Request, Attacks Atiku, Obi, Promises Better Future As He Stumbles During Akwa Ibom Visit
“We Haven’t Received The Judgment Yet” — INEC Denies Removing Atiku, Amaechi From 2027 Candidates’ Portal Following ADC Court Ruling
“Flamingos Are World Champions” — Nigeria Defeat Japan 2-1 To Win Historic First FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup
Ogun Kidnap Drama: 10 passengers freed, suspect killed
Air Force shakes up top leadership, redeploys senior officers
Sokoto varsity SSANU resumes work, issues fresh ultimatum
‘I Did Not Truly Understand Peter Obi Until Now’ – Kwankwaso Shares Regrets
ADC Factional Chairman Issues Fresh Directive After Court Sacks David Mark, Atiku
2027 AFCONQ: Super Eagles begin preparations for Tanzania clash on Tuesday
EPL table: Carrick’s future in limbo as Man Utd’s 4-4 draw with Aston Villa leaves them 18th
2027 AFCON 2027Q: Chelle unveils Olympic Eagles squad for DR Congo showdown
Speeding blamed as truck overturns, kills passenger in Lagos
Turkey: Galatasaray faster without Osimhen – Sinan Engin
Metro6 days ago“Nigeria Cannot Afford To Fail In 2027” — UNOWAS Urges Peaceful Elections As NHRC Warns Against Electoral Offences
- Special Report6 days ago
Cocaine: KC Luxury asks judge to withdraw from his trial over missing affidavit – The Witness Nigeria
- Metro7 days ago
“APC’s 2027 Strength Goes Beyond Electoral Victories” — Yilwatda Cites 13m Members, 31 Governors, 88 Senators
- Special Report3 days ago
Namibia President hails Dangote’s $2.5bn investment as historic milestone for African industrialisation – The Witness Nigeria
- Politics6 days ago
They Don’t Want To Contest Against Us – Kwankwaso Accuses Yusuf Of Plotting To Disqualify NDC From Governorship Race
- Headlines7 days ago
‘I carried placard against insecurity’ – Pastor Adeboye clears air on protesting against ex-President Jonathan
- Headlines5 days ago
Kayode Akinmade: Abiodun’s road revolution – From forgotten communities to connected economic corridors
- Headlines5 days ago
Tinubu went to Mecca with only Northern Govs, cabinet full of Yorubas, height of hypocrisy – Atiku’s aide
