MVP Dundao leads Angola to 2025 FIBA AfroBasket title

On Sunday, 24 August, Angola lifted their 12th AfroBasket title in Luanda, with playmaker Childe Dundao playing a fundamental role.

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It was a night of accomplishment for the dynamic Angolan point guard who led Angola with sublime performances during the 2025 AfroBasket tournament.

Angola defeated Mali 70-43 in the Final to become the most successful nation in Africa with a record-extending title. The Angolans finished their campaign as the only undefeated team, with a perfect 6-0 record.

This was Angola's first African title since the 2013 tournament in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.

Mali finished second in the AfroBasket for the first time in their history with a 4-3 record.

Early in the day, Senegal defeated Cameroon 98-72, securing their third consecutive Third-Place finish.

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Dundao was voted MVP, and was selected for the 2025 All-Tournament Team, as was his teammate Bruno Fernando and the duo from Mali, Mahamane Coulibaly and Aliou Diarra, as well as Brancou Badio from Senegal.

Other awards included Fair Play (Madagascar), Leading Rebounder (Diarra), Leading Three-Point Shooter (Badio), and Leading Scorer (Badio).

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Final Standing of the 2025 FIBA AfroBasket

1. Angola (6-0)

2. Mali (4-3)

3. Senegal (5-2)

4. Cameroon (4-3)

5. Nigeria (3-1)

6. Egypt (3-1)

7. Côte d'Ivoire (3-1)

8. Cape Verde (3-2)

9. Guinea (2-2)

10. South Sudan (1-3)

11. Congo DR (1-3)

12. Tunisia (1-3)

13. Rwanda (0-3)

14. Madagascar (0-3)

15. Uganda (0-3)

16. Libya (0-3)