The AfroCan (alternatively known as the FIBA AfroCan) is a men's basketball continental competition in Africa, which is played quadannually under the auspices of FIBA (International Basketball Federation), basketball's international governing body, and the FIBA African zone thereof. Unlike the AfroBasket, AfroCan is only opened to all players who play for basketball clubs based in Africa.
History In 2017, a new calendar by FIBA changed the AfroBasket from a biennial to quadrennial tournament. As a consequence, the AfroCan was created to vill up the void.
The inaugural edition was held in 2019 in Bamako, Mali between 19 and 28 July, with DR Congo winning the first edition title after beating Kenya 81–62 in the final.
The second edition was held in 2023 in Luanda, Angola between 8 and 16 July. Morocco won their first title after beating Ivory Coast 78–76 in the final.
Summaries YearHostsFinalThird place matchWinnersScoreRunners-upThird placeScoreFourth place2019 DetailsBamako81–6288–712023 DetailsLuanda78–7682–732027 DetailsKigali
Performances by nation
Participation details Nation2019 2023 2027Total 8th – TBD13rd 7th TBD2 – 11th TBD1 6th – TBD11st 4th Q 3 10th 2nd Q 3 9th – TBD1 – 9th TBD1 12th – TBD12nd 6th TBD25th 12th TBD2 4th 1st Q 3 – 10th TBD1 11th 8th TBD2 –3rd Q 2 7th 5th TBD2
Debut of teams A total of 16 national teams have appeared in at least one FIBA AfroCan in the history of the tournament through the 2023 competition. Each successive AfroCan has had at least one team appearing for the first time. Countries competing in their first AfroCan are listed below by year.
YearDebutantsNumber2019 , , , , , , , , , , , 122023 , , , 162022 TBD16Total 16
Most Valuable Player Year Player 2019 Maxi Munanga Shamba 2023 Kevin Franceschi
See also AfroBasket
References
External links FIBA Africa website