International basketball competition
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | Angola |
| Dates | 12–24 August |
| Teams | 16 |
| Venue(s) | TBD |
| ← 2021 2029 → | |
FIBA AfroBasket 2025 will be the 31st edition of the FIBA AfroBasket, a men's basketball continental championship of Africa. The tournament will be hosted by Angola for the fourth time between 12 and 24 August.
Tunisia are the two-time defending champion, having won the 2017 and 2021 tournaments.
Host selection
FIBA Africa decided to announce the host country in March 2024. On 12 March, Angola were reported to be given the hosting rights. On 26 March 2024, Angola received the hosting rights, beating fellow bidders Egypt, Morocco, Senegal and Tunisia. Angola's organizational capacity and infrastructure was one of the driving factors in Angola's selection. This will be Angola's first time hosting since 2007.
Venues
Alongside the capital Luanda, venues in Moçâmedes, Lubango, Benguela, Huambo and Huíla are being considered.
Qualification
Main article: AfroBasket 2025 qualificationThe qualification draw was held on 24 November 2023 in South Africa. Games will be played from February to November 2024, to determine the 16 nations who will qualify for the tournament.
Qualified teams
| Team | Qualification method | Date of qualification | App | Last | Best placement in tournament |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Angola |
Host nation | 27 March 2024 | 22nd | 2021 | Champions (1989, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1999, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2013) |
References
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- Ousmanne, Mamadou (12 March 2024). "Angola will host Afrobasket 2025". Powers of Africa.
- "Angola poderá acolher a organização do Afrobasket 2025". www.hamais.ao. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
- "FIBA Africa board holds first meeting of 2023-2027 cycle". FIBA.basketball. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
- "Afrobasket 2025 : Le Sénégal en course pour l'organisation". Sport-ivoire.ci. 30 September 2022.
- "Huambo disponível para acolher uma das fases do Afrobasket`2025". Angop. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
- RTC. "Angola escolhido para sediar o Afrobasket 2025. País onde Cabo Verde obteve sua melhor classificação na competição". My Application (in European Portuguese). Retrieved 28 March 2024.
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- "FIBA AfroBasket 2025 Qualifiers Draw out". FIBA. 24 November 2023.
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