2017 FIBA U16 Women's African Championship

The 2017 FIBA U16 Women's African Championship was the 5th FIBA U16 Women's African Championship, played under the rules of FIBA, the world governing body for basketball, and the FIBA Africa thereof. The tournament was hosted by Mozambique from 5 to 12 August 2017, with the games played in Beira.

Mali claimed their record fifth straight continental title by trouncing Angola in the Finals, 68–29. Both teams will represent FIBA Africa at the 2018 FIBA Under-17 Women’s Basketball World Cup.

Hosts Selection
On 25 March 2016, FIBA Africa announced that Mozambique will host the tournament.

Format
The first round will be played in a round-robin format. The top four teams will advance to the Final Phase which will be played in a knockout format (Semi-Finals, Final). The Third-Place Game and the Final will be played on the last day of the tournament (August 12).

Group phase
All times are in Central Africa Time (UTC+2:00)

Final round
Finalists qualified for the 2018 FIBA Under-17 Women’s Basketball World Cup.

Statistical Leaders
Final statistics at the end of the tournament:

Players

 * Points


 * Rebounds


 * Assists


 * Blocks


 * Steals


 * Other statistical leaders

Awards
The All-Star Five:
 * Most Valuable Player: 🇲🇱 Aissetou Coulibaly