Mali and Nigeria to clash for title in Madagascar

- July 18, 2015

POSTED BY: Eurobasket News

SEMIFINALS

Mali - Angola 86-46
Mali cruised past Angola to seal their place in the title game. Mali will now take on Nigeria for the trophy. Salimatou Kourouma accounted for 22 points, 14 rebounds and 10 steals to lead the winners. Mali built a 39:25 halftime lead. Mali went on a 22:7 rally in the third term to clear off for good. Djeneba Sangare had 14 points for the winners. Denise Da Silva answered with 9 points for Angola.

Nigeria - Mozambique 54-51
Nigeria advanced into the championship Final. They beat Mozambique in the first semifinal in Madagascar. Mozambique recorded a 16:5 lead after the opening quarter. But Nigeria bounced back in the second frame. They sank 20 points to take a 25:24 halftime lead. Nigeria then went on a 29:27 second half rally and eked out a tough victory at the end. Lucy Chinelo and Vanessa Oduah came up with 16 points each for the winners. Carla Covane responded with 12 points and 19 rebounds for Mozambique.