IWBF AFRICA
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IWBF Africa, on behalf of IWBF, promotes, supervises and directs the sport of wheelchair basketball within Africa. It strictly recognises the autonomy of each NOWB within its own territory, while following the policies of IWBF as established by the World Congress and the IWBF Executive Council.
IWBF Africa Executive Council
Charles Saunders, South Africa – President | Email: charles.saunders@iwbf.org
Loleta Krige, South Africa –Â Classification Officer
Cherih Hamza, Algeria – VP (Northern Region)
Alfred Simiyu, Kenya – VP (Central Region)
Sibogile Fondinii, South Africa – VP (Southern Region)
Mahmoud Hassan, Egypt – Technical Officer
Gerry Smith, South Africa – Africa Secretary General | Email: gerry.smith@iwbfafrica.org
ZONE MEMBERS
There are currently 25 NOWBs in the IWBF Africa these are:
Algeria
Angola
Burkina Faso
Central African Republic
Cameroon
Democratic Republic of Congo
Egypt
Ethiopia
Ghana
Gambia
Guinea
Kenya
Liberia
Libya
Morocco
Namibia
Nigeria
Rwanda
South Africa
Senegal
Eswatini
Rwanda
Tanzania
Tunisia
Uganda
Zambia
NEWS
International Technical Officials to Officiate the 2023 IWBF Women’s U25 World Championship
The international technical officials who will preside over the 2023 IWBF Women's U25 World Championship have been announced. This highly-anticipated event, scheduled to take place from 3 October to 9 October 2023 in Bangkok, Thailand, promises to showcase the...
Excitement Abounds as Wheelchair Basketball Competition Begins at the 2023 African Para Games
In a thrilling start to the 2023 African Para Games, the wheelchair basketball competition tips off on Monday 4 September 2024. In the first of its kind, this year's event promises to be the biggest in the history of the Africa Zone, with a record-breaking 10 men's...
Dates Confirmed for 2024 IWBF Repechage Tournaments
The much-anticipated dates for the inaugural 2024 IWBF Repechage Tournaments for both men and women have been officially announced. Organized by the International Wheelchair Basketball Federation, these Championships are the final chance for qualification to the Paris...
