AfroBasket 2015
AfroBasket 2015 was the 28th edition of the AfroBasket, a men's basketball continental championship of Africa. It also served as the qualifying tournament for FIBA Africa at the 2016 Summer Olympics Basketball Tournament in Brazil. The tournament was held in Tunis, Tunisia. The winner qualified for the 2016 Summer Olympics Basketball Tournament.
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | Tunisia |
| City | Tunis |
| Dates | 19–30 August |
| Teams | 16 |
| Venue(s) | 1 (in 1 host city) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Nigeria (1st title) |
| Runners-up | Angola |
| Third place | Tunisia |
| Fourth place | Senegal |
| Tournament statistics | |
| MVP | Chamberlain Oguchi |
| Top scorer | Gorgui Dieng (22.9 points per game) |
Nigeria won their first ever AfroBasket, beating Angola in the final 74–65. Chamberlain Oguchi was named tourney MVP.
By winning the title, Nigeria automatically qualified for the 2016 Olympics. The next three best-placed teams, Angola, Tunisia, and Senegal, each secured a spot in the final FIBA World Olympic qualifying tournament.
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