Sierra Leone U16 Basketball Team Reaches FIBA Zone 2 Semi-Finals

December 28, 2024

The Sierra Leone Under-16 basketball team has secured a spot in the semi-finals of the FIBA Africa Zone 2 Tournament after a commanding 47-24 victory over Guinea Bissau in Dakar, Senegal.

This victory, achieved with a 23-point lead, follows their opening loss to tournament hosts and defending champions Senegal. The team’s head coach, Issa Fofana, commended the players for their determination, calling the achievement a "historic opportunity to rebrand basketball in Sierra Leone."

Currently, Sierra Leone holds second place in their group standings, just behind Senegal, with one win and one loss. The team is set to face Guinea in the semi-finals later today.

This marks Sierra Leone's first international basketball appearance in over two decades, making it a pivotal moment for the sport's revival in the country. The Sierra Leone Basketball Federation views this as a significant step toward showcasing the nation's potential on the global stage.