A framework agreement and a confirmation letter were signed in Abidjan, formalizing the designation of Côte d’Ivoire as host country for Women’s Afrobasket 2025. This signing marks a turning point for Ivorian sport, which confirms its status as leading destination for major African competitions, after successfully hosting Can 2023.
Côte d’Ivoire has been officially designated host country for the 27th edition of the women’s Afrobasket, scheduled from July 25 to August 3, 2025. The framework agreement validating this decision was signed on January 17, 2024 in Abidjan between Ivorian Ministry of Sports, Fiba Africa and the Ivorian Basketball Federation (Fibb).
Succeed once again in the organization’s challenge
With the organization of this 2025 women’s Afrobasket, it is the first time that Côte d’Ivoire will host this major continental competition. During the ceremony, Dr Alphonse Bilé, Secretary General of Fiba Africa, expressed his confidence in his country’s ability to meet this challenge. “We want this competition to become a benchmark. African women’s basketball has great potential and this edition will be different, better organized,” he said.
To meet this ambition, the Ivorian authorities are committed to making this event a success. Adjé Silas Metch, Deputy Minister of Sports, recalled the strategic importance of this organization for Côte d’Ivoire: “We will put in place all the necessary conditions to guarantee a flawless organization. Ivory Coast no longer has the right to retreat on the continental sporting scene.”
Dynamics confirmed after Can 2023
The Fibb, chaired by Moussa Diarra, has already started preparations to constitute a national team capable of competing with the best nations. “We have identified our players in Ivory Coast, Europe and the United States. A first meeting with the European group is planned for February 9 in Paris. The objective is clear: to bring home a medal,” he declared.
The final phases of the 2025 women’s Afrobasket will be held at the Palais des Sports de Treichville, in Abidjan. Already qualified, high-level teams like Nigeria, Senegal, Mali, Rwanda, Cameroon and Ivory Coast will compete for the continental title.
After hosting the Can 2023 or the Maracana World Cup, Ivory Coast confirms its attractiveness for major sporting competitions. The organization of the Women’s Afrobasket 2025 is part of a broader strategy aimed at strengthening the country’s positioning as a sporting reference in Africa.
This meeting will constitute an important test for African women’s basketball and an opportunity for Côte d’Ivoire to shine both on a sporting level and on an organizational level.
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