Egypt - Mali 61-84 Mali defended their U18 AfroBasket title. They upset hosting Egypt in the championship game in Cairo tonight. Salimatou Kourouma (175-G/F-99) posted 27 points and 15 rebounds to pace the champions. Mali recorded a 35:23 halftime lead. They extended the gap at 14-point mark heading into the fourth term. Mali exploded with 26 points in the fourth frame and raced to the title. Adama Coulibaly (175-G/F-98) accounted for 22 points and 11 rebounds for the winning side. Meral Abdelgawad (181-F-98) responded with 19 points for Egypt.
3-4 Place
Mozambique - Angola 56-43 Mozambique stepped onto the pedestal at the championship. They beat Angola to conquer the Bronze medals. Silvia Veloso (172-G-98) nailed 20 points to lead the winners. Mozambique recorded a 27:16 halftime lead. Angola cut the deficit at 8-point mark at the final break. But Mozambique went on a 19:16 run in the fourth term to seal the victory. Iolanda Francisco (183-F/C-98) had 14 points and 11 caroms for the winners. Regina Pequeno (170-F-99) responded with 11 points for Angola.
5-6 Place
Madagascar - Tunisia 59-45 Madagascar beat Tunisia to earn the fifth position in Cairo. Christiane Jaofera (170-PG-99) tossed in 13 points to lead the winners. Madagascar piled up a 28:15 halftime lead. Madagascar kept their opponents at bay throughout the second half to seal the victory. Elinah Ranarisaona (177-F/G-00) provided 8 points in the win. Fatma Aouinet (182-F/C-98) responded with 10 points for Tunisia.
7-8 Place
Uganda - Algeria 43-59 Algeria wrapped up their championship campaign on a high note. They beat Uganda to clinch the 7th position. Five players scored in double digits to pace the winners. Rym Arabdiou (166-PG-99) stepped up with 14 points for Algeria. They recorded a 30:15 halftime lead. Algeria maintained the advantage throughout the second half and marched to the win. Souhila Chaouche (170-PG-98) and Myriam Zaidi (170-PG-99) chipped in 12 points each for the winners. Brenda Ayere (98) responded with 20 points for Uganda.
Egypt and Mali to clash for title in Cairo - Sep 3, 2016
SEMIFINALS
Mali - Angola 65-46 Mali outscored Angola to seal their Final appearance in Cairo. The defending champions will take on hosting Egypt for the trophy on Sunday. Adama Coulibaly (175-G/F-98) scored 16 points and grabbed 9 rebounds for the winners. Mali jumped to a 38:17 halftime advantage. Angola cut the deficit in the second half but never threatened the margin as Mali cruised to the win. Kamba Diakite (172-G-99) produced 13 points for the winners. Juda Quindanda (176-F/G-98) responded with 10 points for Angola.
Egypt - Mozambique 66-33 Egypt raced past Mozambique to enter the championship game in Cairo. Rana Abdelfattah (182-F/C-98) nailed 16 points to pace the hosts. Egypt went on a 12:5 run in the second frame to open a 24:17 halftime lead. They held their opponents to 10 points in the third term to boost the gap at 15-point mark. Egypt went on a 24:6 run in the final period to seal the win. Meral Abdelgawad (181-F-98) netted 13 points for the hosts. Madina Camara (138-PG-99) responded with 14 points for Mozambique.
5-8 Place
Uganda - Madagascar 38-65 Madagascar knocked down Uganda in the classification clash. Tokin'Iaina Sambatrarimiora (170-PG-98) led well-balanced effort with 11 points. Madagascar posted a 34:12 halftime lead. They held Uganda to 26 points in the second half and raced to the victory. Jessica Vavisoa tallied 8 points and 7 boards for the winners. Mellissa Akullu (99) responded with 14 points and 17 rebounds for Uganda.
Algeria - Tunisia 43-47 Tunisia outgunned Algeria in the classification round. Marwa Shili (175-G/F-99) nailed 14 points and grabbed 14 rebounds to pace the winners. Tunisia piled up a 23:15 halftime lead. They extended the margin at 9-point mark at the final intermission. Algeria cut the deficit in the fourth quarter but could not avoid the defeat. Amira Rebhi (186-C-98) had 11 points in the win. Souhila Chaouche (170-PG-98) and Myriam Zaidi (170-PG-99) replied with 11 points each for Algeria.
Mozambique, Egypt, Angola and Mali enter semifinals in Cairo - Sep 2, 2016
Madagascar - Mozambique 39-59 Mozambique rallied past Madagascar to advance into the semifinals in Cairo. Silvia Veloso (172-G-98) stepped up with 18 points and 6 steals to lead the effort. Mozambique eked out a 12:10 lead ten minutes into the game. They extended the margin at 6-point mark at halftime. Mozambique then went on a 24:9 run in the fourth period to secure the victory. Madina Camara (138-PG-99) chipped in 11 points for Mozambique. Elinah Ranarisaona (177-F/G-00) responded with 13 points for Madagascar.
Uganda - Egypt 25-67 Egypt sealed their semifinal appearance following a comfortable quarterfinal win over Uganda. Rana Abdelfattah (182-F/C-98) paced well-balanced effort from the hosts with 10 points. Egypt used a massive 27:1 run in the opening quarter to clear off. They stretched the gap at 37-point mark at the interval and never looked back en route to the win in the second half. Tokka Elshewekh (177-F/G-99) and Marian Khalaf tossed in 9 points each for the home side. Brenda Ayere (98) responded with 7 points for Uganda.
Tunisia - Angola 40-50 Angola held off Tunisia to stay in the title race. Valeriana Moxi (170-PG-99) came up with 13 points to lead the effort. Angola jumped to a 15:12 lead ten minutes into the game. They extended the gap at 7-point mark at the interval 26:19 halftime lead. Angola boosted the margin at 11-point mark heading into the fourth frame and marched to the win. Irene Cavemba (153-PG-99) tossed in 9 points for Angola. Marwa Shili (175-G/F-99) banked in 15 points for Tunisia.
Algeria - Mali 20-83 Mali crashed Algeria to advance into the semifinal stage in Cairo. The defending champions dominated from start to finish in this one. Mali went on a 50:2 run in the second and third quarters combined to clear off for good. Salimatou Kourouma (175-G/F-99) accounted for 16 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Rokia Doumbia (173-PG-99) added 13 points for Mali. Souhila Chaouche (170-PG-98) responded with 7 points and 11 caroms for Algeria.
Quarterfinals are set in Cairo - Sep 1, 2016
Group A
Algeria - Madagascar 27-55 Madagascar recorded the opening victory at the championship. They upset Algeria for 1-2 record in Group A. Tokin'Iaina Sambatrarimiora (170-PG-98) and Christiane Jaofera (170-PG-99) had 12 points each for the winners. Madagascar eked out a 19:14 halftime. They triggered a 36:13 second half run in the second half to ice the win. Mickaea Andriamihaingo (182-F/C-99) had 10 points in the victory. Esma Bouhafs (176-F/G-98) and Souhila Chaouche (170-PG-98) responded with 7 points each for Algeria.
Group B
Tunisia - Mali 24-94 Mali registered the third consecutive victory in Cairo. They stormed past Tunisia to finish preliminary round undefeated. Six players scored in double digits for the winners. Aminata Diakite (166-PG-98) produced 15 points and 7 steals for the defending champions. Mali used a 36:3 run in the second frame to clear off for good. Kamba Diakite (172-G-99) had 14 points for the winning side. Haifa Helali (180-F-99) responded with 10 points for Tunisia.
Recap of Round 4 in Cairo - Aug 30, 2016
Group A
Egypt - Angola 56-39 Egypt recorded the third straight victory at the tournament. The hosts outgunned Angola to stay undefeated. Meral Abdelgawad (181-F-98) finished with 17 points to lead the winners. Angola eked out a 9:8 lead after ten minutes. But Egypt picked up the tempo in the next quarters. The hosts surged ahead for a 29:16 halftime lead. Egypt stretched the margin at 18-point mark heading into the fourth term and never looked back en route to the win. Nadine Rehan (182-F/C-98) had 12 points and 10 rebounds for the hosts. Neusa Candido (160-PG-98) responded with 11 points for Angola.
Group B
Mozambique - Uganda 76-48 Mozambique rallied past Uganda to improve at 2-1 record in Group B. Delma Zita (163-PG-98) notched 18 points to lead the winners. Mozambique jumped to a 53:15 halftime advantage. Uganda outscored Mozambique in the second half but just sweetened the pill at the end. Silvia Veloso (172-G-98) had 14 points for the winners. Brenda Ayere (98) responded with 16 points for Uganda.
Recap of Round 3 in Cairo - Aug 29, 2016
Group A
Angola - Algeria 49-21 Angola registered the second straight victory in Cairo. They beat Algeria for 2-0 record in Group A. Avelina Peso (184-F/C-98) notched 18 points and 7 rebounds to lead the winners. Angola jumped to a 20:4 lead after the opening quarter. Angola held their opponents to just 10 points in the second half and marched to the victory. Valeriana Moxi (170-PG-99) netted 7 points in the win. Myriam Zaidi (170-PG-99) replied with 9 points for Algeria.
Group B
Uganda - Mali 19-143 Mali posted the second win in a row in Group B. The defending champions coasted past Uganda to stay perfect. Eight players scored in double digits for the winners. Aminata Diakite (166-PG-98) tallied 21 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for Mali. They opened a massive 84:8 halftime lead and cruised to the victory at the end. Rokia Doumbia (173-PG-99) notched 20 points and 8 steals in the victory. Sarafina Driciru (98) responded with 8 points and 12 rebounds for Uganda.
Cote d'Ivoire withdraw from the tournament - Aug 28, 2016
Cote d'Ivoire will not compete at the FIBA Africa U18 Women's Championship taking place from 26 August - 4 September in the Egyptian capital city of Cairo. The country's basketball federation confirmed the team's absence at the continental youth event in light of internal difficulties. As a result of their absence, and according to FIBA Africa's rules, Cote d'Ivoire will be credited with forfeits and all of the results of their games in the competition will be nullified. Courtesy of: fiba.com
Recap of Round 2 in Cairo - Aug 28, 2016
Group A
Madagascar - Egypt 49-78 Egypt registered the second straight victory in Group A. They outgunned Madagascar to stay undefeated. Meral Abdelgawad (181-F-98) scored 20 points and grabbed 7 rebounds to pace the hosts. Egypt claimed a 38:21 halftime lead. They sank 40 points in the second half and marched to the victory. Rana Abdelfattah (182-F/C-98) had 13 points in the win. Christiane Jaofera (170-PG-99) responded with 14 points for Madagascar.
Group B
Mozambique - Tunisia 55-36 Mozambique opened win count in Cairo. They thumped Tunisia to improve at 1-1 record in Group B. Silvia Veloso (172-G-98) was unstoppable with 28 points, 9 steals and 8 rebounds for the winners. Tunisia jumped to a 14:9 lead after ten minutes. They stayed in front throughout the second term. Tunisia established a 23:22 halftime lead. But Mozambique turned things around in the second half. They ignited a 33:13 run to seal the victory. Madina Camara (138-PG-99) had 9 points in the win. Fatma Aouinet (182-F/C-98) responded with 12 points for Tunisia.
Recap of Round 1 in Cairo - Aug 27, 2016
Group A
Madagascar - Angola 32-53 Angola cruised past Madagascar in the opener. Neuma Avelino (172-G-98) scored 12 points and grabbed 7 rebounds to lead the winners. Angola posted a 17:11 lead ten minutes into the game. Madagascar cut the deficit at 3-point mark at the big break. But Angola went on a 21:7 run in the third term to clear off for good. Avelina Peso (184-F/C-98) produced 10 points and 10 rebounds in the victory. Muriel Hajanirina responded with 8 points for Madagascar.
Egypt - Algeria 92-43 Egypt opened win count at the championship. They hosts cruised past Algeria in the opener. Radwa Sherif (187-C-98) posted 21 points and 13 rebounds to lead the winners. Egypt grabbed a 30:9 lead after the first period. They extended the margin at 40-point mark at the interval and never looked back en route to the victory. Meral Abdelgawad (181-F-98) produced 13 points for the home side. Soulef Malkia (179-F-99) responded with 14 points for Algeria.
Group B
Uganda - Tunisia 26-65 Tunisia thumped Uganda in Group B opener. Marwa Shili (175-G/F-99) was pivotal with 32 points for the winners. Tunisia established a 46:19 halftime lead. Tunisia held Uganda scoreless in the third term and cleared off for good. Ghofrane Dhaouadi (170-PG-98) contributed 9 points in the victory. Brenda Ayere (98) responded with 10 points for Uganda.
Mali - Mozambique 65-42 Mali opened their title defence with a comfortable win over Mozambique. Adama Coulibaly (175-G/F-98) came up with 19 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Mozambique grabbed a 13:9 lead after ten minutes. Mali however quickly bounced back. They grabbed a 24:21 halftime lead. Mali followed with a 22:13 run in the third term to gain a 12-point lead at the final intermission. Mali did not look back afterwards cruising to the victory. Aminata Diakite (166-PG-98) had 13 points for the winners. Silvia Veloso (172-G-98) responded with with 13 points for Mozambique.
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