The AfroBasket Women (formerly FIBA Africa Championship for Women) is the

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continental championship of

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, played biennially under the auspices of

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, the world governing body for basketball, and the African zone thereof. The tournament also serves to

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teams for participation in the quadrennial FIBA Women's World Cup and the

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Results

Summaries

:' A round-robin tournament determined the final standings. :' Withdrew.

Medal table

Tournament awards

;Most recent award winners (2021)

Participating nations

References

External links

Women Basketball Africa Championship (todor66.com)
{{African Championships Basketball Women Women's basketball competitions in Africa between national teams Recurring sporting events established in 1966