Angola celebrate title in Kigali

FINAL

Egypt - Angola 82-86 OT
Angola clinched their fourth African U18 Championship title. They dethroned Egypt in overtime drama in Kigali tonight. Bruno Fernandes (206-F-98) scored 21 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead the champions. Angola jumped to a 25:16 lead after the first period. Egypt cut the deficit in the second term. They pulled within a single point at halftime 40:41. Egypt pulled ahead in the third term. But Angola stayed alive as they held their opponents to just 16 points and forced overtime. Angola dropped 9 points in the overtime and sealed the historic victory. Childe Dundao produced 19 points in the win. Mohamed Youssef (182-PG-99) responded with 15 points and 7 assists for Egypt. Ahmed Khalaf (206-F/C-99) netted 14 points in the defeat.

3-4 Place

Mali - Tunisia 59-52
Mali outscored Tunisia to clinch the Bronze medals at the tournament. Ibrahim Doumbia (202-F-98) scored 16 points to lead the winners. Tunisia eked out an 18:17 lead after ten minutes. Mali speeded things up in the second term. They surged ahead for a 32:28 halftime lead. Mali held their opponents to just 24 points in the second half to secure the win. Ibrahim Camara (185-PG-98) and Ousmane Traore (192-F-98) provided 11 points each for the winners. Mohamed Rassil (198-F-98) responded with 16 points and 8 rebounds for Tunisia.

5-6 Place

DR Congo - Rwanda 73-77
Rwanda earned the fifth place at the championship. The hosts held off DR Congo in the final game at the tournament. Cadeau Furaha (201-F-98) posted 29 points and 6 rebounds to lead the hosts. Rwanda clinched a 38:29 halftime lead. DC Congo sank 25 points in the fourth term but came up short of victory. Chester Kayonga (194-SG-98) posted 16 points for the winners. Michee Muteba (98) responded with 30 points and 9 rebounds for DR Congo.

7-8 Place

Algeria - Ivory Coast 55-54
Algeria eked out a narrow win over Ivory Coast to finish 7th in Kigali. Rayan Hamdi (204-C-99) scored 16 points to lead the charge. Algeria ensured a 32:25 halftime lead. Ivory Coast went on a determined comeback run in the second half. But Algeria held on to snatch a narrow win. Louai Chebel (197-PF-98) provided 10 points for the winners. Adama Camara (192-PG-98) and Isaac Cisse (99) responded with 12 points each for Ivory Coast.