Mali, Angola, Nigeria and Mozambique advance into semifinals

Raneem Elgedawy

Morocco - Mali 24-73
Mali cruised past Morocco to book the semifinal appearance. Rokia Doumbia recorded 17 points to lead the winners. Mali piled up a 27:13 halftime lead. They went on a 26:7 rally in the third term to clear off. Mali held their opponents to just 4 points in the fourth quarter and cruised to the win. Mariam Traore and Assetou Sissoko had 8 points each for Mali. Chaimae Salimi answered with 6 points for Morocco.

Angola - Madagascar 79-57
Angola booked their place in the Afrobasket semifinals. They overcame hosting Madagascar in the quarterfinal clash today. Isabel Fernando posted 18 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Angola recorded a 38:22 halftime lead. They kept Madagascar at bay throughout the second half and rallied to the victory. Breone Goncalves accounted for 16 points in the win. Domoina Andriatahina responded with 10 points for Madagascar.

Tunisia - Nigeria 44-55
Nigeria outgunned Tunisia behind 21 points and 8 rebounds from Rita James. They therefore advanced into the semifinal stage. Tunisia built a 22:17 halftime advantage. Nigeria bounced back in the third term. They held Tunisia to just 10 points to surge ahead. Nigeria went on a 21:12 rally in the fourth quarter and sealed the victory. Monica Ezekiel had 10 points for the winners. Marwa Shili responded with 14 points and 6 rebounds for Tunisia.

Egypt - Mozambique 46-48
Mozambique snatched a narrow victory over Egypt to reach the semifinal stage. Chanaya Pinto tallied 17 points and 15 rebounds for the winners. Mozambique registered a 27:19 halftime lead. They extended the margin at 13-point mark at the final intermission. Egypt narrowed the gap in the fourth quarter but could not avoid the defeat at the end. Ester Gomes and Veronica Salifu tossed in 10 points each for the winning side. Raneem Mohamed (186-C-97) responded with 16 points and 6 rebounds for Egypt.