Mali celebrate the title in Madagascar

- July 19, 2015

POSTED BY: Eurobasket News

Mariam Traore

FINAL

Nigeria - Mali 46-57
Mali completed their undefeated run with the victory over Nigeria in the African Championship Final. Mali therefore celebrated the well-deserved title. Mariam Traore (169-G-00) finished with 15 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the champions. Mali earned a comfortable 31:17 halftime lead. They extended the gap at 16-point mark at the final intermission and cruised to the victory. Rokia Doumbia delivered 14 points and 6 rebounds for Mali. Lucy Chinelo responded with 16 points for Nigeria.

3-4 Place

Mozambique - Angola 48-52
Angola stepped onto the pedestal at the championship. They beat Mozambique in the consolation final. Regina Pequeno posted 25 points and 9 rebounds to pace the winners. Mozambique earned a 17:11 lead after ten minutes. But Angola erased the deficit in the next two periods. They established a 35:31 lead at the final break. Angola maintained the lead throughout the fourth frame and drove to the win. Breone Goncalves had 9 points in the victory. Shelsea Rafael responded with 12 points for Mozambique.

5-6 Place

Tunisia - Madagascar 57-64
Madagascar clinched the fifth position at the home championship. They fired past Tunisia in the final game. Minaoharisoa Jaofera provided 21 points in the win. Tunisia and Madagascar were tied at 25 after twenty minutes. But Madagascar rallied to an 11-point lead at the final break. Tunisia narrowed the gap in the fourth frame but could not avoid the defeat. Jessica Vavisoa accounted for 40 rebounds and 2 points for the hosts. Marwa Shili answered with 14 points and 9 rebounds for Tunisia.

7-8 Place

Egypt - Morocco 61-46
Egypt finished their African Championship campaign on a high note. They toppled Morocco to occupy the 7th position. Rania Abdelatty and Ingy Mahmoud posted 17 points each for the winners. Egypt recorded a 29:21 halftime lead. They extended the gap at 18-point mark at the final break and never looked back en route to the win. Reem Fawy had 11 points and 8 rebounds for Egypt. Nissrine El Khessassi responded with 18 points for Morocco.