Results and Stats from Day 1 in Cairo

Egypt - Ivory Coast 89-53
Egypt eased past Ivory Coast to take the first win in Cairo. Adam Elhalawany produced 15 points to pace the hosts. Ivory Coast led by two points after ten minutes 20-18. But Egypt used a massive 51-18 second half run to ice the victory. Seifeldin Hendawy provided 14 points for the winners. Dominique Diomande replied with 21 points for Ivory Coast.

Algeria - Gabon 82-63
Algeria victoriously opened their campaign in Cairo. They trounced Gabon in Group A opener. Algeria led by just four points at the big break 45-41. But they went on a strong 23-8 rally in the fourth period to seal the win. Zakariya Khodja accounted for 28 points, while Mahrz Karabi added 25 points and 18 rebounds for Algeria. Darcy Makambo responded with 28 points and 13 rebounds for Gabon.