Ghana will host the FIBA Africa Zone 3 U-16 Boys’ and Girls’ Tournament in Accra from November 15 to 20, 2026. The competition will take place at the Multipurpose Hall of the Borteyman Sports Complex, with the Ghana Basketball Association leading the arrangements.
The eight member federations have been invited to send representatives and teams. They are Ghana, Nigeria, Togo, Niger Republic, Benin Republic, Liberia, Burkina Faso and Côte d’Ivoire. Nigeria’s national U-16 boys’ and girls’ teams have also received formal invitations.
Teams are due to arrive on November 15, followed by a technical meeting on November 16. Games will run through November 20, with delegations expected to depart on November 21. Each squad must include 12 players, three team officials and an accompanying referee.
The zone’s General Meeting and Congress will follow on November 21 at Barima Apartments and Hotels in Accra. FIBA Africa Zone 3 president retired Colonel Sam Ahmedu said the gathering would allow federations and stakeholders to discuss the administration, growth and future direction of basketball in Zone 3.
