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Group A
Morocco - Nigeria 26-42
Nigeria outgunned Morocco in a low-scoring affair on Tuesday. Rita James stepped up with 11 points to pace the winners. Nigeria eked out a 12:4 halftime lead. They extended the gap at 18-point mark at the final break. Nigeria kept Morocco at bay throughout the fourth quarter and raced to the victory. Ene Blessing posted 7 points and 12 rebounds in the win. Rkia Mouharrar responded with 14 points for Morocco.
Egypt - Madagascar 65-70
Madagascar snatched a narrow victory over Egypt to improve at 2-1 record in Group A. Joafera finished with 17 points to pace the hosts. Egypt enjoyed a 22:17 lead after ten minutes. Madagascar denied the deficit in the next two quarters to take a narrow 4-point lead at the final break. Madagascar scored 18 points in the fourth quarter and raced to the win. Jessica Vavisoa accounted for 16 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Reem Fawy responded with 15 points and 9 rebounds for Egypt.
Group B
Angola - Rwanda 81-44
Angola cruised past Rwanda to celebrate the second victory in Group B. Valeriana Moxi nailed 18 points and made 7 steals to pace the charge. Angola piled up a 35:22 halftime lead. They went on a 21:10 rally in the third quarter to boost the margin. Angola sank 25 points in the fourth quarter and sealed the victory. Bella Murekatete responded with 12 points and 14 boards for Rwanda.
Mozambique - Tunisia 66-62
Mozambique secured the second victory in Madagascar. They held off Tunisia for 2-1 record in Group B. Chanaya Pinto tallied 24 points, 12 rebounds and 7 steals in the victory. Mozambique accounted for 35:26 halftime lead. Tunisia held Mozambique to just 14 points in the fourth quarter but could not avoid the defeat. Veronica Salifu produced 15 points and 8 rebounds in the win. Eya Chabbouh responded with 19 points for Tunisia.
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