Ivory Coast U18 recorded a dominant 104–51 victory over Chad U18 at the FIBA U18 AfroBasket 2026 on 6 August 2026.
Ivory Coast controlled the game across all four quarters, building a substantial lead early and maintaining it throughout the contest. The final score reflected a 53-point winning margin.
Ivory Coast opened the game strongly, scoring 31 points in the first quarter while holding Chad to 14. That gave the hosts a 17-point advantage after the opening period.
The second quarter continued in the same direction. Ivory Coast added 24 points, while Chad scored 12. At halftime, Ivory Coast led 55–26.
Chad struggled to close the gap after the interval. Ivory Coast scored another 19 points in the third quarter, compared with just eight from Chad, extending the advantage to 74–34 heading into the final period.
Ivory Coast finished strongly in the fourth quarter, producing its highest scoring total of the second half with 30 points. Chad managed 17, leaving Ivory Coast with a final 104–51 victory.
The result came during the FIBA U18 AfroBasket 2026, which is being held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, from 5–16 August 2026. The tournament features Africa’s leading U18 national teams and also serves as a qualifier for the 2027 FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup.
Standout Performances
- Ivory Coast U18: Scored 104 points in the victory.
- Chad U18: Finished with 51 points.
- Winning margin: 53 points.
- Result: Ivory Coast U18 won 104–51.
Turning Point
The opening half established the outcome. Ivory Coast outscored Chad 55–26 across the first two quarters, creating a 29-point halftime advantage that Chad was unable to overcome.
Match Statistics
- Tournament: FIBA U18 AfroBasket 2026
- Category: Men’s U18 Basketball
- Date: 6 August 2026
- Winner: Ivory Coast U18
- Runner-up: Chad U18
- Final Score: 104–51
- Quarter Scores: 31–14, 24–12, 19–8, 30–17
- Winning Margin: 53 points
- Result: Ivory Coast U18 won.