Rwanda vs Côte d’Ivoire: Report from FIBA U16 Women’s AfroBasket 2025 Quarter-Final

Match Overview and Final Score

On September 14, 2025, Rwanda met Côte d’Ivoire at Petit Stade in Kigali. The teams played in the quarter-final. Côte d’Ivoire won 69–41. They advanced to the semi-final with this win.

Game Progression and Key Statistics

• Q1: Rwanda scored 10 and Côte d’Ivoire scored 19.
• Q2: Rwanda scored 10 and Côte d’Ivoire scored 9.
• Q3: Rwanda scored 9 and Côte d’Ivoire scored 19.
• Q4: Rwanda scored 12 and Côte d’Ivoire scored 22. Rwanda made 25.5% of their shots. They made 42% of their two-point tries, 14.3% of their three-point attempts, and 41.7% of their free throws. Côte d’Ivoire made 37% of their shots overall. They made 23.1% on two-point shots and 72.7% on free throws. The biggest gap was 28 points. Côte d’Ivoire led almost the entire game.

Leading Performers

Emmanuela Adeola Adjoa William (Côte d’Ivoire) scored 42 points and led the match. Rwanda’s top scorer was Chalva Kaylia Gaju, who scored 16 points.

Tournament Context and Next Steps

Côte d’Ivoire won the quarter-final. This win sent them to the semi-final round. The tournament helps teams reach the qualification for the 2026 FIBA U17 Women’s Basketball World Cup in the Czech Republic.

Tournament Highlights

• Egypt took the AfroBasket U16 Women’s 2025 title with six straight wins.
• Mali lost to Côte d’Ivoire in the semi-final. No Mali team reached the final.
• Fatma Abdella from Egypt earned the MVP award and joined the All-Star Team.

Summary

The match between Rwanda and Côte d’Ivoire displayed strong play. Côte d’Ivoire led most of the game and moved on in the tournament. The event shines a light on young basketball talent across Africa and builds a path to world competition.

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