{"id":116970,"date":"2025-12-08T15:52:29","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T15:52:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/all-news\/madagascar-wins-fiba-3x3-africa-cup-2025"},"modified":"2025-12-08T16:28:36","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T16:28:36","slug":"madagascar-wins-fiba-3x3-africa-cup-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/sport\/madagascar-wins-fiba-3x3-africa-cup-2025","title":{"rendered":"Madagascar Wins FIBA 3×3 Africa Cup 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Rwanda. <\/strong><\/span>Hosts Madagascar claimed trophies in both men\u2019s and women\u2019s FIBA 3×3 Africa Cup 2025 that concluded in Antananarivo on Sunday, December 7.<\/p>\n

It was a repeated scenario of last season with Madagascar sweeping yet again on home turf.<\/p>\n

The hosts took on Egypt in both finals and their teams delivered spectacularly at the expense of the Northern Africans.<\/p>\n

The men\u2019s final went down to the wire, leaning almost the entire way in favor of Egypt. Scores stood at 19-16 down the stretch with advantage to Egypt and Madagascar on the brink. But, in the clutch, Elly Randriamampionona and Livio Ratianarivo drilled huge two-pointers to tie the game up late at 20 apiece.<\/p>\n

Alpha Solondrainy then called game with a ferocious drive, sealing the 21-20 win for Madagascar in blockbuster fashion.<\/p>\n

On the women\u2019s side, the final proved to be just as thrilling. A back-and-forth battle hotly contested ended up falling home side\u2019s way.<\/p>\n

They grabbed crucial rebounds down the stretch and made timely buckets in tandem. Sydonie Andriamihajanirina and Minaharisoa Jaofera put up 6 points each to lead the way for an incredible 17-16 victory for the title.<\/p>\n

In the third-place games, Rwanda\u2019s men came through for the win. Chandelier Twizeyimana Cyiza led his side in scoring with 8 points while Olivier Turatsinze drilled the final bucket to lead them to an elusive place on the podium with a 21-13 victory over Algeria.<\/p>\n

On the women\u2019s side, Kenya would take the honors in a 14-11 win over Rwanda. Christine Akinyi put up a team-high 7 points as they grinded out a crucial win for a podium spot.<\/p>\n

The star of the tournament on the men\u2019s side was the undeniable Elly Randriamampionona who answered the call every time Madagascar needed a bucket.<\/p>\n

He came in clutch in the final, his whopping 11 points paving the way for a historical win once again on home court. He finished with a tournament-high 45 points and player-value score of 54.2.<\/p>\n

He would earn MVP plaudits and lead the Team of the Tournament alongside Egypt\u2019s Youssef Refaat and Rwanda\u2019s Justin Uwitonze who were key to their sides earning places on the podium.<\/p>\n

On the women\u2019s side, Madagascar\u2019s Minaharisoa Jaofera was the leading star on their trophy-winning run.<\/p>\n

Her tournament-high 45 points and player-value score of 41.0 showcased her impact in their winning run.<\/p>\n

She took home MVP honors and a spot in the women\u2019s Team of the Tournament alongside Egypt\u2019s Alia Khaled and Kenya\u2019s Christine Akinyi who led the way for their sides earning podium places in Antananarivo.<\/p>\n

Mens standings<\/p>\n

Madagascar (champions)<\/p>\n

Egypt<\/p>\n

Rwanda<\/p>\n

Algeria<\/p>\n

Zambia<\/p>\n

Tunisia<\/p>\n

Kenya<\/p>\n

Democratic Republic of Congo<\/p>\n

Benin<\/p>\n

Seychelles<\/p>\n

Botswana<\/p>\n

Uganda<\/p>\n

Women\u2019s standings<\/p>\n

Madagascar (champions)<\/p>\n

Egypt<\/p>\n

Kenya<\/p>\n

Rwanda<\/p>\n

Tunisia<\/p>\n

Comoros<\/p>\n

Benin<\/p>\n

Democratic Republic of Congo<\/p>\n

Uganda<\/p>\n

Botswana.<\/p>\n

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