Egypt celebrate title in Madagascar

FINAL

Egypt - Madagascar 81-54
Egypt won the championship in Madagascar. They stormed past the hosts today to earn the trophy. Egypt piled up a 41-21 halftime lead. Egypt then followed with a 20-12 rally in the final period to conquer the title. Ibrahim Zahran (194-F-2004) came up with 26 points, while Seifeldin Hendawy (197-F-2005) produced 12 points in the win. Mathias M'Madi (194-G-2005) and Lovasoa Andriatsarafara (207-C-2004) had 14 points each for Madagascar.

3-4 Place

Angola - Mali 54-79
Mali clinched the third spot in Madagascar. They rallied past Angola to climb onto the pedestal. Abdramane Kanoute (196-G-2004) notched 17 points, while Marwan Diallo (179-PG-2004) and Amadou Doumbia (208-C-2005) added 14 points each for the winners. Mali sank 47 points in the first half to take a 20-point lead. Mali extended the margin at 34-point mark at the final break and never looked back en route to the victory. Aginaldo Neto (2006) chipped in 17 points for Angola.

5-6 Place

Senegal - Guinea 66-53
Senegal held off Guinea to finish fifth in the championship. Senegal grabbed a 31-22 halftime lead. Guinea pulled within 6 points at the final break. But Senegal responded with a 22-15 run in the fourth term to seal the win. Mouhamed Faye (206-C-2005) produced 31 points and 19 rebounds, while Seydina Faye (209-PF-2005) added 15 points and 10 caroms for Senegal. Ibrahim Souare (C-2004) replied with 20 points for Guinea.

7-8 Place

Algeria - Benin 90-54
Algeria crushed Benin to earn the seventh overall position. Algeria dominated from start to finish. They piled up a 39-27 halftime lead. They erupted for 51 points in the second half to ease to the victory. Mehdi Bouhmama (2004) tallied 29 points and 14 rebounds, while Zakariya Khodja (182-G-2005) added 15 points for Algeria. Samoudine Moussa (184-G/F-2004) had 15 points for Benin.


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