The second edition of the Afro Colloque convened in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, from August 8 to 9, gathering technical officials from a dozen African federations eager to sharpen their approach to youth women's basketball.
A Continental Push for Women's Basketball
FIBA instructors Joe Toumou and Nour Amri led the sessions, while the NBA provided technical backing that underscored the event's trans‑Atlantic resonance. Their combined expertise targeted three core pillars: physical conditioning, technical skill development, and strategic basketball concepts.
Hamchetou Maiga Ba, a former Malian international and member of the FIBA Players’ Commission, joined the dialogue, bringing a player‑centric perspective that enriched the discussions on building a sustainable pipeline for female talent.
Participants exchanged ideas on optimizing training regimens, refining tactical frameworks, and fostering grassroots engagement, all with the aim of elevating the competitive standard of women's basketball across Africa.