2003 FIBA Africa Championship for Women

The 2003 FIBA Africa Championship for Women was the 16th FIBA Africa Championship for Women, played under the rules of FIBA, the world governing body for basketball, and the FIBA Africa thereof. The tournament was hosted by Mozambique from December 18 to 28, with the games played at the Pavilhão do Maxaquene in Maputo and in Nampula.

Nigeria defeated Mozambique 69–63 in the final to win their first title. and securing a spot at the 2004 Summer Olympics.

Preliminary round

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Final standings
Nigeria roster Aisha Mohammed, Funmilayo Ojelabi, Linda Ogugua, Mfon Udoka, Mactabene Amachree, Nguveren Iyorhe, Nwamaka Adibeli, Patricia Chukwuma, Rashidat Sadiq, Coach: Sam Vincent