Senegal and Mali to clash for title in Cairo

Khalifa Diop

Senegal - Guinea 52-39
Senegal thumped Guinea to enter the championship game in Cairo. Guinea jumped to an 18-9 lead after the first period. But Senegal held their opponents to just 12 points in the next two periods to take a 7-point lead heading into the fourth quarter. Senegal went on a decisive 15-9 rally in the final period to seal the win. Khalifa Diop (211-C-02) finished with 13 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists for Senegal. Babacar Sane (03) and Pape Ablaye Sow (203-F-03) added 10 points each for Senegal. Mambourou Mara (194-F-03) replied with 15 points for Guinea.

Egypt - Mali 70-79
Mali upset the tournament's favourites Egypt in the semifinal clash in Cairo tonight. Tamandjan Youba (02) scored 20 points to pace the winners. Egypt enjoyed a 17-16 lead after the opening quarter. But Mali went on a 26-11 run in the second quarter to ensure a 42-28 halftime lead. Mali stretched the margin at 17 points heading into the fourth quarter. Egypt managed to narrow the distance in the final frame but could not escape the loss. Abdramane Kanoute (04) delivered 12 points for Mali. Mohab Abdalatif (02) answered with 21 points, 6 assists and 4 rebounds for Egypt.



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