Updates on 2025 Women's AfroBasket Preparations and Rosters

The 2025 Women's AfroBasket, a premier basketball tournament showcasing Africa's top female talent, is set to take place in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire. This iconic biennial event will run from July 26 to August 3, bringing together 12 national teams to compete for continental supremacy. As the tournament approaches, preparations are in full swing, with national teams announcing their preliminary rosters and engaging in crucial warm-up games.
To keep fans updated on the latest developments, a dedicated roster tracker is actively monitoring announcements from national teams. While many countries are yet to finalize their squads, Angola has already released a comprehensive preliminary roster. This includes a mix of experienced players and emerging talents such as Isabel Fernando, Priscilla Varela, Cacia Antonio, Luisa Amaral, Italee Lucas, Sara Caetano, Isabel Joao, Romilda Lussati, Denise Pascoal, Ana Servico, Artemis Afonso, Alexia Dizeko, Teresa Mbemba, Angelina Joao, Magna Mussol, Nadir Manuel, Avelina Peso, Cristina Correia, Jessica Malagi, Cristina Matiquite, Joana Antonio, Osemilda Rodrigues, Miraldina Buitcgi, and Conceicao Caetano, all under the guidance of Head Coach Paulo Macedo. Other nations like Mali, Egypt, Uganda, Nigeria, Mozambique, Guinea, Senegal, South Sudan, Cote d'Ivoire, Rwanda, and Cameroon are expected to announce their selections soon.
Equally vital are the preparation games, which allow teams to fine-tune their strategies and assess player performance before the main event. A warm-up game tracker is diligently reporting on every match played by the participating national teams. For instance, Nigeria has scheduled two significant warm-up games at the MO Arena in Abuja: one against Togo on July 17 and another against Kenya on July 18. These preparatory matches are crucial for teams to build cohesion and readiness for the high-stakes tournament. Recent news also highlights the appointment of Martinez as the new head coach for the Egypt national team, underscoring the ongoing strategic developments as teams gear up for the Women's AfroBasket 2025.