Mali celebrate Gold medals in Cairo

FINAL

Egypt - Mali 65-68
Mali celebrated the title in Cairo. They upset hosting Egypt to claim the trophy. The teams went neck and neck throughout the first half. Egypt and Mali went into the big break tied at 29. Egypt pulled ahead in the third term. They ensured a 3-point lead at the final break. But Mali turned things around in the fourth quarter. They ignited a 22-16 run and rallied to the seventh straight U16 African title. Rokiatou Berthe (06) came up with 28 points for Mali. Maya Ahmed (184-F/C-05) responded with 17 points for Egypt.

3-4 Place

Uganda - Algeria 51-53
Algeria stepped onto the pedestal in Cairo. They nipped Uganda to earn the third place. Algeria used a 16-2 second quarter rally to take a 12-point halftime lead. Uganda pulled within one point at the final break. But Algeria hung on to a slim lead to snatch a narrow win at the end. Ikram Korichi (178-F-05) provided 12 points for Algeria. Cherine Larbi (160-G-06) added 9 points for the winning side. Mariam Namukwaya (05) responded with 14 points for Uganda.


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