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Ibadan set to host major African university basketball tournament
Ibadan will host the eighth Afro-Varsity 3×3 Basketball Challenge, organized by the Federation of African University Sports, at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. The event will take place from May 28 to June 1, 2026, bringing together top university teams from across Africa. The tournament acts as a qualifier for the FISU 3×3 World Cup, with the best teams earning a spot on the global stage. Participation is open to registered university students aged 17 to 25, with institutions required to confirm their participation by May 15, 2026.
Match highlights
- The eighth Afro-Varsity 3×3 Basketball Challenge is scheduled for May 28 to June 1, 2026, at the University of Ibadan.
- The accreditation portal for the event opens on March 15, 2026, and institutions must confirm participation by May 15, 2026.
- Top two men’s and women’s teams will qualify for the FISU 3×3 World Cup.
- All players and teams are required to have verified accounts on the FIBA 3×3 platform to earn official ranking points.
- The first edition of the challenge took place in Uganda in 2015, with Uganda Christian University and Ndejje University winning the women’s and men’s titles, respectively.
