Semifinal stage is set in Cairo

Ibou Badji

Senegal - Guinea 55-53
Senegal nipped Guinea to finish in the second place in group stage. The teams will meet again in the semifinal clash on Tuesday. Ibou Dianko Badji (218-C-02) scored 19 points and 20 rebounds to pace the winners. Babacar Sane (03) added 12 points for Senegal. Guinea sank 24 points in the third term to take an 8-point lead at the final break. Senegal however limited their opponents to just 6 points in the fourth frame to snatch the win. Mambourou Mara (194-F-03) answered with 23 points for Guinea.

Egypt - Mali 77-61
Egypt kept their record perfect heading into the semifinal stage in Cairo. They edged Mali to claim the third straight win. Mohamed Elmansy (02) stepped up with 17 points and 7 rebounds for the hosts. Egypt and Mali were tied at 32 at the big break. But Egypt went on a 25-12 run in the third quarter to clear off for good. Abdullah Ahmed (205-C-03) produced 16 points and 12 rebounds in the win. Tamandjan Youba (02) answered with 17 points for Mali.



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