Cameroon and Mali to clash for title in South Africa

SEMIS

Cameroon - Morocco 67-47
Cameroon are the first finalists as they held off Morocco tonight. Morocco led by six points after ten minutes. But Cameroon quickly erased the deficit and grabbed a 32-29 halftime lead. Cameroon limited their opponents to just 18 points in the second half and rallied to the win. Amadou Seini (215-C-2007) tallied 15 points and 19 rebounds, while Hermann Bel added 15 points and 15 rebounds for Cameroon. Rayane Solhi (G-2007) answered with 18 points for Morocco.

Mali - Senegal 68-60
Mali entered the championship game as they held off Senegal. Senegal dominated in the first half. They built a 44-31 halftime lead. But Mali turned things around in the second half. They ignited a 24-7 rally in the third term to spur ahead. Mali held Senegal to just 9 points in the fourth stanza and raced to the win. Sekou Bagayoko (2008) chipped in 24 points, while Ibrahim Doumbia (185-G-2006) added 17 points for Mali. Cheikh Biteye (197-SG-2007) answered with 16 points for Senegal.