Cameroon and Ivory Coast to clash for title in Rwanda

SEMIS

Cameroon - Mali 61-56
Cameroon advanced into the title game in Rwanda. They held off Mali in the semifinal clash tonight. Nolan Ngangmeni (188-PG-2009) stepped up with 23 points to lead the charge. Cameroon built a 22-8 lead after ten minutes. Mali pulled within just two points at the final break. But Cameroon sank 21 points in the fourth stanza to snatch the victory. Felix Deumi (185-PG-2009) chipped in 14 points for Cameroon. Moustapha Doumbia (2010) and Mohamed Keita (2010) tossed in 13 points each for Mali.

Ivory Coast - Egypt 75-58
Ivory Coast knocked down Egypt to secure the championship game berth. Ivory Coast gained a 44-31 halftime lead. They limited Egypt to just 27 points in the second half to race to the victory. Antoine Konan (2010) recorded 16 points, while Irene Ouedraogo (2010) had 14 points for the winning side. Karim Hendy (192-G-2009) and Yahya Ammar (180-F-2009) tossed in 14 points each for Egypt.