Mozambique - Angola 61-64 OT Angola clinched the AfroBasket crown once again. They overcame Mozambique in an overtime drama in Maputo tonight to repeat their 2011 success in Bamako. Nadir Manuel (185-PF-86) stepped up with 20 points and 7 rebounds to pace Angola. It was a tough battle of two well-matched teams right from the start. Angola eked out a 16:15 lead after the opening quarter. They stayed in front in the second frame. Angola arrived at the big break up by two points 31:29. The visitors stretched the gap in the third term. They ensured a 46:40 advantage at the third break. But Mozambique erased the deficit in the fourth quarter. They used a 12:0 run to gain a 52:48 lead with under four minutes to go in regulation. But Nadir Manuel hit four late points in regulation as Angola forced overtime. Angola quickly jumped to a 6-point lead in the extra period and rallied to the victory. Luisa Tomas (192-C-83) finished with 17 points, while Catarina Camufal had 9 points for the champions. Anabela Cossa (172-G-86) answered with 17 points for Mozambique. Leia Dongue netted 15 points in the losing effort.
3-4 Place
Cameroon - Senegal 53-56 Senegal clinched the AfroBasket Bronze medals. They held off Cameroon in Maputo in the consolation final tonight. Astou Traore (182-F/C-81, agency: Josep and Nicolas) produced 14 points in the win. Senegal set the tone early in the game. They opened a 17:13 lead after the opening quarter. Senegal boosted their lead in the second quarter. They accounted for a 28:23 halftime advantage. Cameroon narrowed the deficit in the third term. They pulled within 2 points at the final intermission 37:39. Senegal held on to the advantage in the fourth period and escaped with a narrow victory. Mame-Marie Sy-Diop (185-F-85) chipped in 13 points, while Oumoul Thiam had 11 points for Senegal. Cameroon answered with 13 points from Priscilla MBiandja (172-PG-89). Nicole Senkeu Jamen and Amina Njonkou had 11 points apiece in the loss.
5-6 Place
Nigeria - Mali 50-57 Mali earned the fifth overall position at the 2013 AfroBasket. They overcame Nigeria in the final game at the tournament. Meiya Tirera (186-F-86) scored 26 points to lead the charge. Nigeria eked out a 10:9 lead ten minutes into the game. They boosted the gap at 6-point mark at the interval 29:23. Mali narrowed the deficit and eventually jumped in front in the third term. They went on a 21:10 run to secure a 43:36 lead at the final break. The teams traded baskets throughout the fourth quarter. Mali stayed in control and raced to the victory at the end. Naignouma Coulibaly (191-C-89) produced 14 points, while Kankou Coulibaly added 9 points for the winners. Joyce Ekworomadu (175-G-86, college: Texas St.) produced 10 points for Nigeria. Atosu Upe had 9 points in the loss.
7-8 Place
Ivory Coast - Egypt 61-43 Cote dIvoire ended their AfroBasket campaign with victory. They held off Egypt to finish in the seventh overall position. Kany Kouyate (178-F-90) stepped up with 26 points to pace the winners. Egypt earned a 12:10 lead after the opening quarter. Cote dIvoire narrowed the gap in the second frame. They got within one 25:26. The third quarter became decisive in this one. Cote dIvoire went on a 21:10 rally to spur ahead. They held Egypt to only 7 points in the fourth period and sealed a comfortable win at the end. Salimata Berte (182-F-89) accounted for 10 points, 6 assists and 4 boards, while Kariata Diaby added 10 points in the victory. Reem Osama (170-PG-93) answered with 11 points for Egypt. Aliaa Gamal and Nourallah Adel had 8 points each in the loss.
Mozambique and Angola to clash for the title in Maputo - Sep 28, 2013
SEMIFINALS
Mozambique - Cameroon 61-57 Mozambique became the first finalists of the 2013 AfroBasket. The hosts held off Cameroon for the spot in the championship game. Leia Dongue (185-F/C-91) came up with 15 points and 6 boards for the winners. Mozambique also qualified for the 2014 World Cup with the win. Cameroon dominated throughout the first frame. They recorded a comfortable 23:9 lead after ten minutes of action. But Mozambique slowed their opponents down in the second quarter. The hosts cut the distance at 13-point mark at halftime. Mozambique got closer in the third term. They held Cameroon to just 8 points to get within 8 points at the final break. Cameroon regained a 10-point lead early in the fourth period. But Mozambique went on a massive 19:7 run to pull ahead 56:52. Ngulela and Leia Dongue stretched the lead to 6 points for the home team 61:55. Mozambique held on to the advantage in the dying minutes and sealed the victory. Clarisse Machanguana (195-C-76, agency: Josep and Nicolas, college: ODU) finished with 13 points, while Odelia Mafanela added 10 points and 8 rebounds in the victory. Ramses Lonlack-Nimpa (172-SG-89) replied with 18 points for Cameroon. Nicole Senkeu Jamen had 11 points in the loss.
Angola - Senegal 46-43 Angola continue their quest to repeat as AfroBasket champions. They overcame Senegal in the semifinal round tonight to advance into the championship game in Maputo. Nacissela Mauricio (181-F-80, agency: Josep and Nicolas) finished with 15 points to pace the winners. Senegal eked out an 11:9 lead after the opening frame. Angola denied the deficit in the second quarter. The defending champions leveled things up at 22 at the interval. Senegal surged ahead again in the third quarter. They triggered a 17:8 run to secure a 9-point advantage at the final intermission. But Angola recovered well in the fourth stanza. The reigning champions burst out with an impressive 16:4 surge to clinch the victory. Felizarda Jorge (172-SG-85) delivered 11 points, while Nadir Manuel added 8 points for Angola. Astou Traore (182-F/C-81, agency: Josep and Nicolas) responded with 15 points for Senegal. Aminata Diop had 8 points in the loss.
5-8 places
Nigeria - Ivory Coast 62-53 Nigeria recorded the victory in the classification round of AfroBasket. They overcame Cote d'Ivoire today to set up the clash versus Mali for the fifth overall position. Atosu Upe (G-93) nailed 12 points to lead well-balanced effort from the winners. Cote dIvoire eked out a 12:10 lead after the opening stanza. They stretched the lead in the second frame. Cote d'Ivoire extended the margin to as many as 7 points at halftime 26:19. But Nigeria turned the tables in the third term. They fired 26 points and secured a 4-point lead heading into the fourth frame. Nigeria held Cote dIvoire to just 12 points in the final period and sealed the win. Joyce Ekworomadu (175-G-86, college: Texas St.) produced 9 points, while Ndidi Madu chipped in 8 points for Nigeria. Kany Kouyate (178-F-90) responded with 18 points for Cote dIvoire. Massarami Meite netted 10 points in the defeat.
Egypt - Mali 54-67 Mali will play for the fifth overall position at AfroBasket. They held off Egypt to set up the clash with Nigeria. Egypt will face Cote dIvoire for the 7th position. Mali set the tone early in the game. They went on a massive 21:9 run in the first period. Mali extended the margin in the second stanza. They dropped 24 points and secured a comfortable 45:19 halftime advantage. Egypt stopped the bleeding in the third term. They held Mali to 11 points and narrowed the deficit by 4 points. Egypt went on a 20:11 run in the final stanza but it was not enough as Mali sealed the victory at the end. Nassira Traore (181-F-91) chipped in 15 points for Mali. Ouleymatou Coulibaly had 11 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Aliaa Gamal (83) and Reem Osama (170-PG-93) responded with 10 points each in the loss.
9-10 places
Cape Verde - Kenya 63-41 Cape Verde capped their AfroBasket campaign on a high note. They knocked down Kenya to occupy the 9th overall position. Ornela Livramento (178-G-90) stepped up with 20 points for the winners. Cape Verde secured a comfortable 26:7 lead after the starting quarter. Kenya slowed their opponents down in the second quarter. They got within 14 points at the interval 34:20. But Cape Verde were back in control in the third term. They triggered a 17:7 run to secure a 24-point buffer before the fourth frame. Kenya outscored Cape Verde in the final stanza but could not avoid the defeat. Vandell Andrade (181-F-93) nailed 12 points, while Aurea Cardoso had 11 points for the winners. Angela Okoth (F-85) replied with 12 points for Kenya. Hilda Indasi chipped in 8 points in the loss.
11-12 places
Algeria - Zimbabwe 74-59 Algeria earned victory in their final game at the 2013 AfroBasket. They held off Zimbabwe to earn the 11th overall position. Wahiba Aissani (170-F-79) posted 24 points and 11 rebounds to lead the charge. Algeria eked out an 18:16 lead after ten minutes of action. They maintained the lead throughout the second frame. Algeria secured a 34:28 halftime advantage. Algeria dropped 24 points in the third term to open a comfortable 14-point advantage before the fourth frame. They did not loosen the grasp in the final period and sealed the winning outcome. Rachida Belaidi (79) chipped in 12 points, while Ikbal Chenaf added 10 points in the win. Sharon Chamwarura (SG-93) answered with 17 points for Zimbabwe. Cleopatra Manda had 11 points in the defeat.
Nigeria - Mozambique 74-77 Mozambique pip Nigeria in the Quarterfinals of the 2013 AfroBasket. They posted a thrilling 77:74 win for the Semifinal berth.
Nigeria surprised the opponents with an 18-13 lead, but Mozambique looked better in the second frame. They were the favorites of the game and proved it with a 24-10 surge. Nigeria however was too far to give up and won two quarters in the second half. They posted an 18-17 rally in the third period and finished the game with a 28-23 run. It was not however to win the game as Mozambique escaped with a 77:74 win.
Machanguana Clarisse top-scored for the winners with 17 points and Leia Dongue (185-F/C-91) collected 15 points and 13 rebounds. Odelia Mafanela (180-F-89) notched 11, whilst Gimo Deolinda had 9. Sarah Ogoke (175-G-90, college: So.Poly State) replied with 25 points in defeat and Ekworomadu Joyce shot 13. Madu Ndidi poured in 10 and Upe Atosu added 8.
Mali - Senegal 44-67 Senegal complete the Semifinal picture of the 2013 AfroBasket. They edged Mali 67:44 in the last Quarterfinal game and advanced to the Top Four.
Mali grabbed 14-12 lead, but could not match the opponents in the rest of the game. Senegal erupted with a 20-7 run in the second period and took 32:21 lead at the halftime. Moreover the latter added 17-6 surge in the third period and enjoyed a 22-point deficit. Senegal added 18-17 run in the last stanza for the final victory.
Traore Astou stepped up with 22 points and Thiam Oumoul nailed 13. Traore Aya delivered 12, whilst Ndiaye Ndeye had 6. Fatoumata Bagayoko (170-G-88) ended up with 13 points in defeat and Meiya Tirera (186-F-86) added 11. Coulibaly Kankou poured in 8, whilst Coulibaly Naignouma had 7.
Ivory Coast - Cameroon 48-62 Cameroon stayed in the African Championship title quest following a quarterfinal success against Cote d'Ivoire. Astride Gano accounted for 19 points to pace the winners. Cameroon gained a 21:14 advantage after ten minutes of action. They dominated throughout the second frame. Cameroon piled up a 34:21 halftime advantage. Cameroon stretched the gap in the third term. They arrived at the final intermission up by as many as 16 points. Cote d'Ivoire sweetened the pill outscoring their opponents in the fourth period. Amina Njonkou had 13 points, while Hermine Ngueko banked 9 points for Cameroon. Kany Kouyate (178-F-90) responded with 17 points for Cote dIvoire. Mamiky Cisse (180-F-91) posted 14 points in the loss.
Egypt - Angola 49-84 Angola will play in the semifinal stage of 2013 AfroBasket. They outscored Egypt in the first quarterfinal clash in Maputo. Nacissela Mauricio (181-F-80, agency: Josep and Nicolas) and Felizarda Jorge nailed 14 points each to lead the reigning champions. Angola set the tone early in the game. They went on a 20:6 run in the opening ten minutes. Angola stayed in charge throughout the second frame. They registered a 35:17 halftime lead. The margin just kept on growing throughout the third term. Angola accumulated a 58:31 advantage before the fourth frame. The defending champions poured in 26 points in the final period to seal a comfortable victory. Whitney Miguel (185-C/F-91) chipped in 11 points and grabbed 9 rebounds for the winners. Hagar Amer responded with 15 points for Egypt. Menatalla Awad (G-91) tossed in 10 points in the loss.
Group 9-12 Place
Cape Verde - Algeria 65-45 Cape Verde overcame Algeria in the classification round of AfroBasket today. Cape Verde will now take on Kenya for the ninth overall position. Jade Leitao stepped up with 21 points for the winners.Cape Verde snatched an 11:10 lead after the opening quarter. They boosted the gap in the second frame. Cape Verde limited their opponents to just 7 points in the second term to open a 4-point halftime advantage 21:17. Cape Verde fired 22 points in the third term to secure a comfortable 15-point lead heading into the fourth frame. Cape Verde added 22 points in the final stanza to seal the winning outcome. Ornela Livramento had 10 points and 9 rebounds, while Vandell Andrade had 9 points and 11 rebounds in the victory. Nadia Isli (83) responded with 11 points for Algeria. Wahiba Aissani (170-F-79) had 15 points and 8 rebounds in the defeat.
Zimbabwe-Kenya 52-63
Kenya edged Zimbabwe at the Classification Round of the 2013 AfroBasket. Kenya posted a 63:52 win and will play for the 9th place against Cape Verde. Zimbabwe meanwhile will take on Algeria in the game for the 11th spot. Kenya won the first period 13-11 and led 2 points at the halftime. They pushed the tempo in the second half and managed to win both quarters. Kenya needed a 20-14 for 6-point advantage after three quarters and finished the game with a 18-15 run. Hilda Indasi (85) paced all the winners with 21 points and Purity Auma (92) as well as Samba Mjomba (160-G-85) had 8 each. Emma Nyakweba (86) followed them with 6 points.Sharon Chamwarura (SG-93) answered with 18 points in the losing effort and Dorcas Marondera (PF-90) as well as Cleopatra Manda (SG-86) brought 9 each. Margaret Magwaro (168-PG-83) produced 7 points in a loss.
Quarterfinalists are set in Maputo - Sep 25, 2013
Group A
Ivory Coast - Zimbabwe 66-50 Ivory Coast edge Zimbabwe in Maputo at the 2013 AfroBasket. Ivory Coast finished Group A with 3-2 record and advanced to the Quarterfinals. Zimbabwe remained winless at the tournament and dropped at 0-5 record. Ivory Coast started the game with a 16-13 run and added massive 24-11 surge in the second period. Zimbabwe managed to win the third period 13-10, but could not come closer to the opponents. Ivory Coast needed a 16-13 rally in the last stanza for the final result. Kany Kouyate (178-F-90) and Fatou Diabate (182-F-75) stepped up with 14 points and Fofana Aminata nailed 13. Cisse Mamiky followed them with 10 points in a win. Fadzai Mabasa (170-F/G-83) and Sharon Chamwarura (SG-93) finished the game with 13 points apiece. Marondera Dorcas produced 11 and Magwaro Margaret shot 7.
Algeria - Egypt 62-72 Egypt seal the Quarterfinal berth at the 2013 AfroBasket. They overcame Algeria 72:62 and finished Group A with a 2-3 record. Algeria ended up on the fifth place in the group with 1-4 record. Algeria and Egypt entered the game with the same 1-3 record and needed just a win to advance to the Quarterfinals. They both scored 9 points each in the first period and then Egypt posted 22-16 rally for 6-point advantage at the halftime. Egypt added 26-21 run in the third period and did not mind 15-16 in the last stanza. Reem Osama (170-PG-93) top-scored for the winners with 21 points and Menatalla Awad (G-91) notched 15. Amer Hagar poured in 13, whilst Gamal Aliaa and Amr Dina netted 7 each. Nesrine Taibi (88) ended up with 21 points and 10 rebounds in defeat, while Isli Nadia posted 11. Belaidi Rachida scored 9 and Saidani Sofia notched 7.
Mozambique - Senegal 77-61 Mozambique wins Group A of the 2013 AfroBasket. They overcame Senegal in the top game of the day and improved to 5-0 record. The latter suffered their first loss and dropped at 4-1 record. Both teams entered the game undefeated and deserved to win the group. Both of them scored 16 points each in the first period, while Senegal posted a 17-16 rally in the second period for 1-point advantage. Mozambique however dominated the second half and won both quarters. They needed a 21-15 rally in the third period and finished the game with 24-13 run. Deolinda Ngulela (170-G-81, college: Augusta St.) top-scored for the winners with 21 points and Clarisse Machanguana (195-C-76, agency: Josep and Nicolas, college: ODU) netted 16. Dongue Leia produced 14, whilst Cossa Anabela and Gimo Deolinda had 9 each. Astou Traore (182-F/C-81, agency: Josep and Nicolas) replied with 17 points in a loss, whilst Sy-Diop Mame-Marie had 16. Sene Ndeye shot 7, whilst Diop Aminata Nar and Diouf Diodio brought 5 points in a loss.
Group B
Kenya - Cape Verde 64-63 OT Kenya registered the first win at the African Championship in Mozambique. They held off Cape Verde in overtime to improve at 1-4 record in Group B. Hilda Indasi (85) finished with 27 points to pace the winners. Kenya eked out a 16:15 lead after ten minutes of action. They managed to boost the gap in the second frame. Kenya established a 33:24 halftime lead. But Cape Verde denied the deficit in the third term. Moreover they eked out a 40:39 advantage at the third break. But Kenya regained the lead and made it 53:51 with 39 seconds to go in regulation. But Hilda Indasi answered with a jumper to force overtime. Kenya opened a five-point lead midway through the extra period. They held on to the advantage in the reminder of the contest and sealed the victory. Silalei Shani-Owuor (188-F-86, college: Messiah) had 15 points and 13 boards, while Purity Auma added 11 points and 10 rebounds in the victory. Vandell Andrade (181-F-93) responded with 21 points, 10 boards and 8 steals. Jade Leitao notched 15 points and 10 rebounds in the loss.
Cameroon - Nigeria 71-65 Cameroon finished the 2013 AfroBasket preliminary round with victory. They knocked down Nigeria to clinch the second position in Group B. Priscilla MBiandja (172-PG-89) scored 14 points to pace the winners. Nigeria fell at 2-3 record in the fourth position in the ladder. Cameroon and Nigeria stayed neck and neck throughout the first quarter. Cameroon eked out a 19:18 lead after ten minutes of action. Nigeria erased the deficit in the second frame. They jumped ahead for a narrow 36:35 halftime lead. Nigeria stretched the gap in the third quarter. They opened a 4-point lead heading into the fourth stanza. But Cameroon managed to recover in the final frame. They triggered a 20:10 surge to seal the winning outcome. Amina Njonkou (185-PF-88, college: Arizona) had 13 points and 12 rebounds, while Ramses Lonlack-Nimpa added 13 points and 9 assists in the win. Ndidi Madu (185-PF-89, college: Florida) responded with 15 points for Nigeria. Sarah Ogoke and Helene Ogunjimi had 10 points apiece in the loss.
Angola - Mali 67-66 OT Mali gave all they got against the defending champions in the last game of the preliminary round at AfroBasket. But it was not enough as Angola eked out a tough win and improved at 5-0 record atop of Group B. Mali slipped at 3-2 record in the third position in the standings. Mali secured a confident start to the game. They raced to a 20:11 lead after ten minutes. Angola slowed their opponents down in the second quarter. The reigning champions got within 8 points at the interval 23:31. Angola surged ahead in the third term. They triggered a 19:9 run to snatch a 2-point lead into the fourth period. But Mali managed to rescue the game in regulation. Kankou Coulibaly drained a late three-pointer to tie things up at 58 forcing overtime. It all went well for Mali early in the extra period. They gained a 3-point lead with under two minutes left in the game. But Mpaka sank two free throws and then Camufal added two more to win the game for Angola. Luisa Tomas (192-C-83) finished with 16 points for Angola. Nacissela Mauricio (181-F-80, agency: Josep and Nicolas) added 14 points, while Nadir Manuel had 10 points and 10 rebounds in the win. Meiya Tirera (186-F-86) answered with game-high 29 points for Mali. Kankou Coulibaly chipped in 9 points in the defeat.
Results and Stats from Day 4 in Maputo - Sep 24, 2013
Group A
Egypt - Zimbabwe 85-55 Egypt posts the initial win in Maputo at the 2013 AfroBasket. They overcame Zimbabwe 85:55 in day 4 for 1-3 record. Zimbabwe meanwhile remained winless and dropped a 0-4 record. Both teams entered the game winless. Egypt won the first period 20-14 and then added 22-11 run in the second period. Moreover Egypt posted a 22-13 run in the third quarter and reached 64:38 at the end of thirty minutes. They managed to win the last quarter 21-17 as well and celebrated a 30-point win. Menatalla Awad (G-91) stepped up with 28 points and Gamal Aliaa nailed 13. Abdelhakam Shaza, Amr Dina and Amer Hagar had 8 points each. Sharon Chamwarura (SG-93) answered with 28 points and 10 rebounds in a loss, whilst Marondera Dorcas had 12. Chisale Resina produced 5 and Fadzai Mabasa (170-F/G-83) netted 3.
Senegal - Algeria 102-22 Senegal won over Algeria by 80 points at the 2013 AfroBasket. They improved to 4-0 record after a 102:22 easy victory. Algeria meanwhuile fell at 1-3 record. Senegal shocked the opponents with 21 consecutive points and then Sarr closed the first period at 32:7. Senegal managed to win the second period 23-6 and enjoyed a 55:13 halftime advantage. Moreover the favorites dominated the second half as well and posted two massive wins. They had a 23-5 surge in the third period and then finished the game with a 24-5 rally. Traore Astou stepped up with 24 points and Sene Ndeye brought 17. Oumoul Thiam (182-G-90) delivered 12, whilst Diouf Diodio had 10. Meriem Madoui (81) finished the game with 6 points in defeat and Aissani Wahiba produced 5. Yasmine Meribout (94) scored 4, whilst Taibi Nesrine added 3.
Ivory Coast - Mozambique 41-56 Mozambique keep the winning record at 2013 AfroBasket. They improved to 4-0 record after a 56:41 victory. Ivory Coast meanwhile fell at 0-2 record. Mozambique started the game with an 18-8 lead and never looked behind. They added 14-12 rally in the second period and had 12-point halftime advantage. Ivory Coast managed to win the third period 11-9, but Mozambique increased to 15-point victory at the end of the game. They posted a 15-10 run in the last stanza for the final result. Leia Dongue (185-F/C-91) top-scored for the winners with 16 points and 10 rebounds, while Ngulela Deolinda notched 15. Machanguana Clarisse delivered 9, whilst Gimo Deolinda added 6. Meite Massarami ended up with 16 points in defeat and Cisse Mamiky brought 10. Edjime Djedjemel (186-F/C-88) scored 7 and Kouyate Kany added 6.
Group B
Cameroon - Angola 44-48 Angola recorded the fourth straight win at AfroBasket. The defending champions held off Cameroon to remain undefeated on top of Group B. It was a key clash for the top position in the ladder. Cameroon slipped at 3-1 record after the loss. Nadir Manuel posted 14 points to lead the winners. Cameroon eked out a 12:7 lead after a slow first quarter. The teams stayed neck and neck throughout the second frame. Cameroon secured a 22:18 halftime advantage. But Angola turned things around in the third frame. They opened the period with eight straight points to pull ahead. Angola quickly stretched the lead to as many as 9 points 37:28. Cameroon stopped the rot but found themselves trailing by 6 points at the final break 31:37. Cameroon denied the deficit late in regulation to level things up at 44 with one minute remaining. But Clarisse Mpaka nailed four points in a row late in the game to seal the win for Angola. Nacissela Mauricio had 9 points, while Clarisse Mpaka and Luisa Tomas (192-C-83) added 8 points each in the victory. Nicole Senkeu Jamen answered with 17 points for Cameroon. Amina Njonkou (185-PF-88, college: Arizona) had 9 points in the defeat.
Kenya - Mali 42-63 Mali clinched the third win at the 2013 AfroBasket. They overcame Kenya for 3-1 record in Group B. Fatoumata Bagayoko scored 21 points to pace the winners. Kenya fell at 0-4 record after the defeat. Kenya and Mali exchanged baskets throughout the opening quarter. The scoreboard read 14:14 ten minutes into the game. Mali slowly pulled ahead in the second frame. They held Kenya to 7 points in the quarter and piled up a 29:21 halftime lead. The sides traded buckets throughout the third term. Mali held on to their lead entering the fourth frame up by 8 points 46:38. Mali limited their opponents to just 4 points in the fourth quarter and sealed the winning outcome. Awa Diallo finished with 7 points, while Naignouma Coulibaly (191-C-89) delivered 6 points and 15 boards in the win. Hilda Indasi (85) answered with 10 points for Kenya. Purity Auma (92) had 9 points and 10 rebounds in the loss.
Cape Verde - Nigeria 55-60 Nigeria close Tuesday action with the win over Cape Verde. The Nigerian side posted a 60:55 win for 2-2 record in Group B. Cape Verde meanwhile remained winless and fell at 0-4 record. Nigeria grabbed 12-9 lead in the first period and added 21-14 run in the second frame. Cape Verde however dominated the third period and erupted with a 19-7 surge. Nigeria meanwhile closed the game with a 20-13 run to seal the victory. Upe Atosu stepped up with 11 points and Sarah Ogoke (175-G-90, college: So.Poly State) nailed 10. Madu Ndidi produced 8, whilst Magdalene Ukato (F/G-86) and Udenze Justina nailed 7 each. Vandell Andrade (181-F-93) answered with 18 points in defeat and Leitao Jade brought 11. Monteiro Djenifer netted 9 and Rocha Lorreta scored 6.
Results and Stats from Day 3 in Maputo - Sep 23, 2013
Group A
Zimbabwe - Senegal 45-123 Senegal continue their winning streak at the 2013 AfroBasket. They improved to 3-0 record in Group A after a 123:45 win over Zimbabwe. The latter fell at 0-3 record on the bottom of the group. Senegal erupted with a 33-11 surge in the first period and dominated the rest of the game. They added 27-9 rally in the second period and led 60:20 at the halftime. Senegal posted a 36-15 burst in the third period and then finished the game with a massive 27-10. Diodio Diouf (170-G-84) top-scored for the winners with 20 points and Oumoul Thiam (182-G-90) notched 18. Traore Aya poured in 16, while Traore Astou had 15. Dorcas Marondera (PF-90) ended up with 12 points in a loss, whilst Chamwarura Sharon brought 11. Mabasa Fadzai finished the game with 7, whilst Manda Cleopatra and Kanyimo Margaret shot 4 each.
Algeria - Mozambique 34-67 Mozambique hand Algeria their first loss at the 2013 AfroBasket. They needed a 67:34 win to take 2-0 record in Group A. Algeria meanwhile fell at 1-1 record. Both teams entered the game undefeated and looked forward achieving the second win. Mozambique started the game with 12-8 and added 18-12 rally in the second period. Mozambique limited the opponents to just 7 points in the third and then the last quarters and took an easy win. Leia Dongue (185-F/C-91) and Rute Muianga (175-F-83) top-scored for the winners with 13 points each. Machanguana Clarisse delivered 11, whilst Mafanela Odelia had 7. Ikbal Chenaf (93) produced 9 points in a loss, whilst Taibi Nesrine and Belaidi Rachida poured in 6 apiece. Isli Nadia and Refes Lilia followed them with 4 points each.
Egypt - Ivory Coast 54-72 Ivory Coast keep Egypt undefeated at the 2013 AfroBasket. They posted a 72:54 win for 2-1 record and did not allow Egypt to win a single game so far. Ivory Coast enjoyed a 23-7 start and it was enough to control the game. Although Egypt won the second period 18-15, Ivory Coast had 13-point advantage at the halftime. Ivory Coast produced a 18-13 rally in the third period and later both teams scored 16 points each in the last stanza. Salimata Berte (182-F-89) stepped up with 20 points and Kany Kouyate (178-F-90) notched 12. Diabate Fatou produced 8, whilst Diaby Kariata and Cisse Mamiky had 7 each. Reem Osama (170-PG-93) answered with 21 points in defeat and Gamal Aliaa had 15. Amer Hagar notched 12, whilst Helwa May had 3.
Group B
Nigeria - Mali 45-78 Mali recorded the second win at the 2013 AfroBasket. They outgunned Nigeria in Maputo. Djene Diawara (192-C-85) scored 17 points and grabbed 7 rebounds to lead Mali to 2-1 record in Group B. Mali nailed 22 points in the opening frame and recorded an 8-point advantage. They stretched the gap in the second quarter. Nigeria scored just 8 points to trail by 14 points at the interval 36:22. Mali stayed aggressive throughout the third term. They knocked down 24 points to pile up a comfortable 23-point cushion heading into the final frame. Mali held their opponents to 8 points in the fourth quarter and sealed the winning outcome. Kankou Coulibaly (185-C-90) chipped in 15 points, while Naignouma Coulibaly added 11 points and 12 rebounds in the win. Sarah Ogoke (175-G-90, college: So.Poly State) responded with 14 points for Nigeria. Magdalene Ukato had 8 points in the defeat.
Cape Verde - Cameroon 39-62 Cameroon registered the third consecutive victory at the 2013 EuroBasket. They overcame Cape Verde to share the top spot with Angola in Group B. Marie Tsoungui (94) came up with 13 points to lead the winners. Cape Verde slipped at 0-3 record after the loss. Cameroon quickly cleared off in this one. They posted a 21:10 advantage after ten minutes of action. The margin grew deeper in the second frame. Cameroon accumulated a 38:15 halftime advantage. Cape Verde slowed their opponents down in the third term. Cameroon scored just 10 points as Cape Verde got within 22 points. But it was too little to threaten Cameroon. They dropped 14 points in the final stanza and celebrated yet another win at the competition. Amina Njonkou (185-PF-88, college: Arizona) finished with 10 points, while Nicole Senkeu Jamen and Hermine Ngueko had 8 points each for the winners. Vandell Andrade (181-F-93) replied with 12 points and 10 rebounds for Cape Verde. Ornela Livramento had 8 points in the defeat.
Angola - Kenya 45-39 Angola clinched the third consecutive victory at the start of 2013 AfroBasket. The defending champions overcame Kenya to stay on top of Group B. Clarisse Mpaka (178-F-84) stepped up with 14 points to pace the winners. Angola and Kenya exchanged baskets throughout the opening frame. The scoreboard read 9:9 after ten minutes. Kenya pulled ahead in a low-scoring second frame. They eked out a 17:16 lead at the interval. Angola denied the deficit in the third quarter. They evened things up at 31 heading into the final stanza. Angola went on a 14:8 run in the fourth period and escaped with a tough victory at the end. Nacissela Mauricio (181-F-80, agency: Josep and Nicolas) finished with 13 points, while Nadir Manuel produced 6 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Rose Ouma (178-G/F-84, college: Wayland Baptist) replied with 11 points for Kenya. Hilda Indasi produced 8 points in the losing case.
Results and Stats from Day 2 in Maputo - Sep 21, 2013
Group A
Zimbabwe - Algeria 66-73 Algeria posts the initial win in Maputo at the 2013 AfroBasket. They overcame Zimbabwe 73:66 and improved to 1-1 record. Zimbabwe meanwhile started the campaign and dropped at 0-1 record. Algeria started the game with a 24-12 and the led 6 points at the halftime. They added 16-8 rally in the third period and enjoyed a 54:40 lead after 30 minutes of the game. Zimbabwe replied with 26-19 run in the last stanza and reduced to final 7 points. Nesrine Taibi (88) top-scored for the winners with 20 points and Aissani Wahiba notched 14. Isli Nadia produced 13 and Belaidi Rachida shot 9. Dorcas Marondera (PF-90) collected 24 points and 11 rebounds in defeat and Chamwarura Sharon scored 22. Mabasa Fadzai netted 8, while Tinarwo Pretty brought 6.
Senegal - Ivory Coast 50-35 Senegal takes 2-0 record in Group A of the 2013 AfroBasket. They remained undefeated at the tournament after a 50:35 win. Ivory Coast suffered their first loss and dropped at 1-1 record. Senegal opened the game with a 13-9 lead and added 16-12 rally in the second period. Senegal managed to win the third period 13-6 and led 15 points after 30 minutes of the game. Both teams scored 8 points each in the last stanza for the final result. Traore Astou top-scored for the winners with 13 points and Sene Ndeye notched 11. Sy-Diop Mame-Marie and Oumoul Sarr (185-F/C-84) finished the game with 6 points each. Kany Kouyate (178-F-90) finished the game with 12 points and Mamiky Cisse (180-F-91) scored 8. Diabate Fatou brought 6, while Berte Salimata and Djedjemel Edjime added 4 each.
Egypt - Mozambique 53-105 Mozambique outscore Egypt in their opener of the 2013 AfroBasket. Mozambique won 105:53 in their first game in Group A. Egypt meanwhile dropped at 0-2 record. Mozambique managed to win all the quarters of the game. They started with a 25-18 lead and added 21-11 before the halftime. Moreover Mozambique dominated the second half and erupted with the final 105 points. They won the third period 29-11 and finished the game with a 30-13 surge. Clarisse Machanguana (195-C-76, agency: Josep and Nicolas, college: ODU) top-scored for the winners with 17 points and Dongue netted 14. Muianga delivered 12, whilst Halar and Micato had 11 each. Awad replied with 12 points in a loss, whilst Osama had 8. Afify poured in 7, whilst Adel shot 6.
Group B
Nigeria - Kenya 74-49 Nigeria celebrated the first win at the AfroBasket. They fired past Kenya for 1-1 record in Group B. Ndidi Madu stepped up with 17 points and 8 boards for the winning team. Kenya fell at 0-2 record after the defeat. Nigeria held their opponents to 11 points in the opening frame to gain a 6-point lead. D'Tigress stretched the lead in the second quarter. They accounted for a 32:22 halftime lead. Kenya struggled offensively in the third term. They managed just 6 points to trail by as many as 19 points at the final intermission. Nigeria unloaded 27 points in the fourth period and sealed the win. Magdalene Ukato (F/G-86) finished with 15 points, while Toluwani Omotola (190-F/C-91) had 12 points in the win. Silalei Shani responded with 17 points for Kenya. Emma Nyakweba (86) posted 11 points in the loss.
Mali - Cameroon 64-67 Cameroon posted the second consecutive victory at the AfroBasket. They held off ambitious Mali to jump at 2-0 record on top of Group B. Priscilla MBiandja delivered 19 points to pace the winners. Cameroon dominated in the opening quarter. They held Mali to 10 points in the period and opened a 9-point lead. Mali cut the distance in the second frame. They got within 5 points at the interval 27:32. Mali went on a strong rally in the third term. They poured in 26 points and secured a 7-point lead at the final break. But Cameroon managed to recover. They went on a 21:11 surge in the fourth frame and steal an important victory at the end. Ramses Lonlack-Nimpa (172-SG-89) produced 14 points, while Nicole Senkeu Jamen added 10 in the win. Djene Diawara (192-C-85) answered with game-high 24 points for Mali. Kankou Coulibaly had 13 points in the defeat.
Cape Verde - Angola 51-76 Angola celebrated the second straight win at the start of the African Championship. The defending champions outscored Cape Verde for 2-0 record on top of Group B. Angola poured in 20 points in the first term and gained a 4-point lead. They stretched the lead in the second quarter. The reigning champions ensured a comfortable 41:27 halftime lead. Cape Verde narrowed the gap in the third term. They got within 9 points at the final intermission. But Angola took over in the fourth frame. They went on a stunning 23:7 rally to seal the win. Nacissela Mauricio finished with 15 points, 9 rebound and 6 assists for Angola. Nadir Manuel (185-PF-86) and Fineza Eusebio (90) added 12 points apiece for the winners. Jade Leitao responded with 20 points for Cape Verde. Vandell Andrade had 10 points in the loss.
Results and Stats from Day 1 in Maputo - Sep 20, 2013
Group A
Senegal - Egypt 100-69 Senegal demolish Egypt in the opener of the 2013 AfroBasket. They started the campaign with a 100:69 win on Friday. Senegal took the lead from the first quarter and had 28:16 lead after the first 10 minutes. They added a 23-14 rally in the second frame and had a 51:30 halftime advantage. Egypt managed to win the third period 21-20, but could not come closer to the opponents. The latter needed a 29-18 run in the last stanza for the three-digit number. Aya Traore (186-F-83, agency: Regeneracom Sports, college: Purdue) top-scored for the winners with 14 points, while Oumoul Thiam (182-G-90), Ndeye Sene (167-G/F-88) and Astou Traore (182-F/C-81, agency: Josep and Nicolas) had 13 each. Menatalla Awad (G-91) ended up with 13 points in the losing effort and Osama had 12. Aly poured in 10, whilst Afify had 7.
Algeria - Ivory Coast 48-56 Ivory Coast won over Algeria in Day 1 of the 2013 AfroBasket. They posted a 56:48 in Group A campaign. Ivory Coast won the first period 9:7 and added a 15-8 run in the second period. Algeria dominated the third period and managed to erupt with a 22-14 rally to reduce to just 1 point at the end of thirty minutes. Ivory Coast however needed an 18-11 surge in the last stanza for the first victory. Diaby Kariata brought the final points for the winners. Kany Kouyate (178-F-90) and Salimata Berte (182-F-89) top-scored for the winners with 14 points each, while Diaby Kariata had 13. Cisse Mamiky poured in 4 points in a win. Wahiba Aissani (170-F-79) ended up with 11 points in defeat and Iswi Nadia scored 10. Moribout Nesrine delivered 9 and Belaidi Rachida notched 5.
Group B
Cameroon - Kenya 61-39 Cameroon claimed the first win at the 2013 AfroBasket in Maputo. They outgunned Kenya in the opener. Astride Gano (G/F-88) had 12 points for the winners. Cameroon looked solid defensively in the first half. They held Kenya to 11 points in the opening quarter and gained a 7-point lead. Cameroon boosted the gap in the second frame. They accounted for a 30:18 halftime lead. Cameroon maintained the advantage throughout the third term. They arrived at the final break up by 13 points 43:30. Cameroon limited their opponents to only 9 points in the fourth quarter and sealed the winning outcome. Priscilla MBiandja (172-PG-89) accounted for 11 points, while Amina Njonkou added 10 points for the winners. Purity Auma (92) replied with 10 points and 8 rebounds for Kenya. Silalei Shani-Owuor had 9 points in the defeat.
Mali - Cape Verde 73-62 Mali opened their AfroBasket campaign with victory. They held off Cape Verde in Group B opener. Djene Diawara (192-C-85) stepped up with 28 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Mali unloaded 27 points in the starting quarter to take an 11-point lead. Cape Verde stiffened defensively in the second term. They held Mali to 12 points in the period and got within 8 points at halftime 39:31. Mali improved offensively in the third term. They notched 23 points and established a 13-point lead at the final intermission. Cape Verde held Mali to only 11 points in the fourth frame but could not avoid the defeat. Ouleymatou Coulibaly (190-C-90, college: Seminole St. JC) posted 13 points, while Meiya Tirera added 9 points in the victory. Jade Leitao (180-F/C-83, college: Fordham) responded with 26 points for Cape Verde. Ornela Livramento had 13 points in the losing effort.
Angola - Nigeria 60-46 Angola recorded the first win at the 213 AfroBasket in Mozambique. The defending champions held off Nigeria for 1-0 record in Group B. Nadir Manuel (185-PF-86), Nacissela Mauricio (181-F-80, agency: Josep and Nicolas) and Sonia Guadalupe (188-PF-85) posted 12 points each for the winners. Angola eked out a 15:13 lead after ten minutes of action. They held Nigeria to just 9 points in the second frame to stretch the gap. Angola enjoyed a 25:22 halftime lead. Angola cleared off in the third term. They went on a decisive 20:10 run to open a comfortable 13-point lead at the final break. Nigeria could not recover. They managed just 14 points in the fourth quarter and had to surrender at the end. Camufal posted 8 points in the win. Ndidi Madu (185-PF-89, college: Florida) responded with 10 points for Nigeria. Helene Ogunjimi, Atosu and Nkechi Akashili had 7 points each in the loss.
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