The FIBA Africa Championship 1965, was the third FIBA Africa Championship regional

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championship held by

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. It was held in

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between 28 March and 2 April 1965. Five national teams entered the event under the auspices of

, the sport's regional governing body. The city of

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hosted the tournament.

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won their first title after finishing in first place of the round robin group.

Results

All five teams competed in a round robin group that defined the final standings.

External links

1965 African Championship for Men
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