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The stage is set for the 2026 IWBF Africa Senior Men and Women Championships, tipping off tomorrow, 27 March, as teams from across the continent gather for one of the most important events on the international calendar.
The championships will take place at the Pavilhão Multiusos do Kilamba (Kilamba Arena) in Luanda, Angola, hosted by the Angolan Paralympic Committee. A total of nine men’s teams and six women’s teams will compete across the week in what promises to be a highly competitive and decisive tournament.
With places at the 2026 IWBF World Championships in Ottawa on the line, the tournament represents the final qualification opportunity for African teams, adding even greater intensity and significance to every game.
Road to the World Championships
The stakes could not be higher.
1st place in both the men’s and women’s competitions will secure direct qualification to the World Championships.
2nd place will advance to the IWBF Repechage Tournaments, keeping their hopes of reaching Ottawa alive.
With only one direct qualification spot available per competition, teams will need to perform consistently across the week to keep their World Championship ambitions on track.
Opening Day Action
The tournament gets underway on Friday with a full slate of games across both competitions.
In the women’s round robin, Kenya faces Liberia while Morocco takes on South Africa, before Angola meets Algeria later in the day.
The men’s competition will also begin with key pool matchups, including South Africa against Liberia in Pool B, before hosts Angola take on Kenya in the evening session.
The official Opening Ceremony will take place in the afternoon, marking the formal start of the championships.
Competition Format
The women’s tournament will be played in a round robin format, with all teams competing for a place in the semi-finals.
In the men’s competition, teams are divided into two pools, with the top teams progressing to the knockout stages beginning with the quarterfinals on 31 March.
From there, the competition builds towards the semi-finals and ultimately Finals Day on 2 April, where the African champions will be crowned.
A Continental Showcase
The African Championships continue to play a vital role in the growth and development of wheelchair basketball across the region, providing a platform for emerging talent and established teams alike to compete on the international stage.
With World Championship qualification at stake, fans can expect a week of high-intensity competition, passionate performances, and defining moments.
Full Schedule & Live Results
Fans can follow all the action throughout the championships, including full schedules, live scores, and results:
- 🏀 Men’s Championship – Full Schedule & Live Stats
View Men’s Schedule & Results - 🏀 Women’s Championship – Full Schedule & Live Stats
View Women’s Schedule & Results
These platforms provide real-time updates, standings, and detailed game statistics throughout the tournament.
