Afrobasket.com All-African Championships Awards 2015 - Oct 6, 2015
Afrobasket.com All-African Championships 1st Team 2015
Ngulela
Traore
Lonlack-Nimpa
Elonu
Robert
Best Player: Aya Traore (186-F-83) of Senegal Best Guard: Aya Traore (186-F-83) of Senegal Best Forward: Adaora Elonu (185-F-90) of Conquero Best Center: Geraldine Robert (183-F/C-80) of Villeneuve
Cameroon and Senegal to clash for title in Yaounde - Oct 3, 2015
SEMIFINALS
Angola - Senegal 54-56 Senegal snatched a tough victory over Angola to make it into AfroBasket Final. Astou Traore (182-F/C-81, agency: Josep and Nicolas) recorded 17 points and 6 rebounds to pace the winners. Senegal dominated throughout the first half. They recorded a 35:24 halftime lead. But Angola went on a strong rally in the second half to level things up at 54 late in regulation. Senegal however relied on late free throw shooting from Astou Traore to get away with the victory. Maimouna Diarra (198-C-91, agency: 13 BM) had 12 points for the winners. Nadir Manuel (186-F/C-86) responded with 19 points and 10 rebounds for Angola.
Cameroon - Nigeria 71-70 Amina Njonkou (185-PF-88, college: Arizona) sank a late jumper to propel Cameroon past Nigeria into the AfroBasket Final. Nigeria jumped to a 23:15 lead after ten minutes. But the hosts denied the deficit in the second term. Cameroon tied things up at 36 at the interval. Nigeria eked out a 2-point lead at the final intermission. Cameroon continued to play a catch-up game throughout the fourth frame until a late bucket from Amina Njonkou that sealed the victory for the hosts. Ramses Lonlack-Nimpa (172-SG-89, college: Memphis, agency: 4PlayersSports) posted 20 points for the winners. Amina Njonkou added 14 points and 16 rebounds for Cameroon. Adaora Elonu (185-F-90, college: Texas A&M, agency: Josep and Nicolas) responded with 17 points, 7 assists and 4 rebounds for Nigeria.
5-8 Place
Gabon - Mali 52-71 Mali thumped Gabon in the classification round. Naignouma Coulibaly (191-C-89, agency: Regeneracom Sports) came up with 15 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Mali built a 33:28 halftime lead. They extended the margin 17-point mark heading into the fourth quarter. Mali tossed in 18 points in the final period and sealed the win. Ramata Diakite (188-F-91, agency: Agency) had 10 points for the winners. Geraldine Robert (183-F-80, agency: Comsport) responded with 18 points and 9 boards for Gabon.
Egypt - Mozambique 76-99 Mozambique fired past Egypt in the classification round in Yaounde. Deolinda Ngulela (170-G-81, college: GRU) scored 32 points, dished out 12 assists adn grabbed 6 rebounds to dominate the court. Mozambique went on a 27:16 run in the second frame to gain a 12-point halftime lead. Egypt unleashed 29 points in the third quarter to pull within three points. But Mozambique followed with a stunning 28:8 run in the fourth frame to ice the victory. Valerdina Manhonga (168-PG-80) scored 18 points in the win. Menatalla Awad (G-91) responded with 20 points and 9 rebounds for Egypt.
9-10 Place
Uganda - Guinea 52-53 Guinea finished 9th in Cameroon. They wrapped up their AfroBasket campaign with a narrow victory over Uganda. Mariama Toure (94) posted 14 points to lead the charge. Uganda secured a 26:25 halftime lead. They extended the margin at 5-point mark at the final break. But Guinea went on a strong 19:13 run in the fourth period to snatch the victory. Khady Mbaye (169-PG-81) provided 12 points in the victory. Peace Proscovia (193-C-89) responded with 18 points and 21 rebounds for Uganda.
11-12 Place
Algeria - South Africa 87-49 Algeria clinched the 11th position at the tournament. They beat South Africa in the final game in Cameroon. Nesrine Boussaid (178-F-90) recorded 20 points for the winners. Algeria built a 34:29 halftime lead. They followed with a strong 28:7 run in the third quarter to clear off for good. Lina Mahsas (180-F-94) and Sarah Nemmouchi (180-F-89) provided 12 points each for the winners. Sophy Ngobeni responded with 11 points for South Africa.
Senegal clinch title in Yaounde - Oct 3, 2015
FINAL
Cameroon - Senegal 66-81 Senegal conquered the Gold medals at the AfroBasket. They beat Cameroon in the Final tonight. Astou Traore (182-F/C-81, agency: Josep and Nicolas) tallied 17 points to lead the winners. Senegal accumulated a 40:31 halftime lead. Cameroon cut the deficit in the third term. They pulled within 7 points at the final intermission. However Senegal responded with strong 24:16 run in the final frame and secured the winning outcome. Aya Traore finished with 16 points, while Fatou Dieng had 12 points and 5 assists for the winners. Ramses Lonlack-Nimpa (172-SG-89, college: Memphis, agency: 4PlayersSports) responded with 14 points for Cameroon. Priscilla MBiandja (172-PG-89) and Astride Gano (G/F-88) had 9 points each in the loss.
3-4 Place
Angola - Nigeria 55-65 Nigeria knocked down Angola to conquer the Bronze medals at the AfroBasket. Joyce Ekworomadu (175-G-86, college: Texas St., agency: Bruce Levy Assoc.) scored 15 points and grabbed 7 rebounds to pace the winners. Nigeria and Angola were tied at 31 at the interval. Angola went on a 24:14 run in the third term to open a 10-point lead. But Nigeria went on a stunning 20:0 run in the final frame to ice the victory. Adaora Elonu (185-F-90, college: Texas A&M, agency: Josep and Nicolas) chipped in 10 points for the winners. Sonia Guadalupe (188-PF-85) responded with 13 points for Angola.
5-6 Place
Mozambique - Mali 68-69 Mali earned the fifth position at the AfroBasket. They nipped Mozambique in the final game at the tournament. Aissata Maiga (168-G-92) sank a late jumper to propel Mali to a hard-fought victory. Mozambique went on a 21:8 run in the second period to take a 32:26 halftime lead. Mali responded with a 25-point outburst in the third term to get within a single point. The teams went neck and neck throughout the fourth term before Mali snatched the victory. Naignouma Coulibaly (191-C-89, agency: Regeneracom Sports) finished with 17 points and 13 rebounds for Mali. Kankou Coulibaly (185-C-90) added 15 points for the winners. Deolinda Ngulela (170-G-81, college: GRU) responded with 20 points, 9 assists and 5 rebounds for Mozambique.
7-8 Place
Egypt - Gabon 67-71 Gabon prevailed against Egypt to clinch the 7th position at the tournament. Geraldine Robert (183-F-80, agency: Comsport) was unstoppable with 29 points, 15 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals for the winners. Egypt got to a strong start. They built a 37:26 halftime lead. However Gabon bounced back with a 20:9 run in the third term to tie things up 46. Gabon picked up the tempo in the fourth quarter. They knocked down 25 points and got away with the victory. Grace Mbaikoua (180-F-92) had 16 points for the winners. Raneem Elgedawy (186-C-97) responded with 16 points and 10 rebounds for Egypt.
Maiga bringing positive energy for Mali from the sidelines - Oct 1, 2015
(AfroBasket Women 2015) - It's been eight years since Mali last won an AfroBasket Women title, but they are in Cameroon capital city of Yaounde competing at AfroBasket Women 2015 aiming at returning to their glory days.
Former WNBA star Hamchetou Maiga, who propelled Mali to their first-ever continental title at AfroBasket Women in 2007, is in Yaounde encouraging her fellow Malians in the battle for the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics.
"I am helping the team from the sidelines the best way that I can," the 37-year-old former shooting guard told FIBA.com.
Mali advanced to Thursday's Quarter-Finals and will take on Senegal, a team that they defeated in the Final back in 2007 in Senegal's capital city of Dakar.
Maiga, who retired from international basketball four years ago after Mali finished third at AfroBasket 2011 played in the Malian capital of Bamako, feels Amara Traore's team has what it takes to go all the way to final in Yaounde.
We know the challenge of making it to the Olympics, but we are up for it, but we are looking at one game at a time," she noted.
"Everybody is playing for the same goal. It's going to be really tough."
Mali have shown competitiveness despite a 44-43 defeat to tournament hosts Cameroon in the Group Phase.
Maiga, who is serving as assistant to coach Traore, represented Mali at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, and the experience was so valuable for her, that she would do anything in her power to help the team reach the Rio Games.
"I would like to believe that my skills could help this Mali team making in it to Rio de Janeiro. - Maiga
Whatever the results in Yaounde, Maiga feels that Mali basketball should be proud with their recent achievements.
"Mali basketball has improved a lot, especially at the youth level," she pointed out.
"They have been winning all the African Championships for the past couple of years and that's credit to the Federation for the camps that they do for the kids of Mali.
"That's the starting point, getting kids to play basketball. I would like to believe that we continue working this way," she concluded.
As for her basketball future, Maiga remains as passionate as when she began her basketball career in Bamako.
"Basketball has been part of my life. That's something that I enjoy doing, and I would have loved to be playing here, but I believe I wasn't meant to be playing this time. I am here to help the girls."
Just like Maiga, a few former AfroBasket Women stars such as Nigeria's Mfon Udoka and Mozambique's Clarisse Machanguana are in Yaounde following the Road to Rio 2016.
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Quarter-Finals Preview: Eight teams do battle to reach AfroBasket Women 2015 Semi-Finals - Oct 1, 2015
(AfroBasket Women 2015) - Three former winners as well as reigning champions Angola head a group of eight teams that will do battle on Thursday to reach the AfroBasket Women 2015 Semi-Finals in Yaounde, Cameroon.
Against all odds, Egypt - who received a wild card invitation to participate in the tournament - have suddenly become the team to watch out for as they will take on tournament hosts Cameroon.
The question of the moment at AfroBasket Women 2015 is: can Egypt become a giant beater?
Gabon, who returned to the competition after a decade-long absence, will take on Angola.
Without a doubt the highly-anticipated match-up will involve two former Africa champions when Senegal take on Mali.
Mozambique, one of the two Africa representatives at 2014 FIBA Women's World Championship, will square off against title contenders Nigeria.
Here is a look at the four Quarter-Finals (all times local; GMT +1)
Mozambique (3-2) v Nigeria (4-1) (14:30) Nigeria opened their AfroBasket Women 2015 campaign losing to Angola, but since then Scott Nnaji's has regrouped and look transformed.
They enter the Last Eight of the competition really looking more like a title contender.
If statistics are anything to go by, then Nigeria's tournament-high 88.4 points per game, give them a clear advantage over Mozambique, who score 68.8 points per contest.
Although Nigeria are favourites, Olayinka Sanni says they should be cautious.
"We are looking forward to the competition and we are not going to overlook them," Sanni said.
"The Angola game was a bit difficult for us, but we are not stuck on that, we came back. We tried to refocus and we regained our confidence with the last four games."
After losing to Mali and Cameroon, Mozambique made sure to secure Group-A's third spot.
The Southern African region nation, who are competing in Yaounde without number of key players such as Leia Dongue - one of the best Africa-based talents may be the underdogs in the series. And with veteran guard Deolinda Ngulela running the team's offense, anything could be possible.
Ngulela, who has averaged 17 points against title contenders Mali and Cameroon, has already proved she is capable of beating whoever opponent comes her way.
Senegal (3-2) v Mali (4-1) (16:45) Senegal, the 10-time African champions, advanced to the Quarter-Finals after losing to continental rivals Angola and Nigeria in the Group Phase.
But beating Egypt on the final day of the Group Phase gives Moustapha Gaye's side the confidence needed moving forward in the competition.
Although Senegal tend to score more points and share the ball better than Mali, the game could go either way as there is not a clear-cut favourite.
Mali arrived at AfroBasket Women 2015 after winning the All-Africa Games in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo.
They have shown an impressive level of competitiveness throughout the Group Phase and losing by one point to hosts Cameroon does not necessarily diminish their chances in the tournament.
Usually, Amara Traore's team plays aggressive defense, but it is far from being the most efficient scoring side, especially as it averages 24 turnovers per game.
Kankou Coulibaly, the team's leading scorer, told FIBA.com that she is yet to find her rhythm but she is rushing to get there against Senegal.
"In Brazzaville [All Africa Games 2015], I was able to defend and score points, but I haven't reached my potential yet. I am going to get there. Hopefully, it is going to be in the next round," she said.
But how can Mali get away with a win?
"We need to be more focused in order to keep our expectations alive," she concluded.
Egypt (3-2) v Cameroon (5-0) (19:00) After making a serious statement by beating Angola in the Group Phase, Egypt indicated they were no longer the outsiders in the competition. However, their defeat against Senegal raised questions about their consistency.
Now, taking on hosts Cameroon in front of an expected rowdy crowd should test the North Africans' ability to face adversity.
In theory Cameroon are favourites to advance to the Semi-Finals for the second time in a row, but surely it won't come without a fight.
Cameroon are the only undefeated team in the competition, which sums up their potential.
However, for some strange reason, Alain Zedong's team tend to get off to slow starts. Even against lowly South Africa, Cameroon struggled to take control of the game.
It's the decisive phase of the competition, and making free throws should be crucial for the hosts as they shot only 57.3 percent from the line in the Group Phase.
Egypt, the youngest team in the tournament averaging just 20 years of age, are very competitive and have dominated Africa youth competitions in recent years.
Should they reach the Semi-Finals, it would be their biggest achievement ever.
Gabon (2-3) v Angola (4-1) (21:15) Despite the loss to Egypt, defending champions Angola finished top of Group-A thanks to their win over Nigeria.
But facing Geraldine Robert's Gabon should be a challenge for Jaime Covilha's side.
At first glance, the Angolans, who seek their fifth consecutive appearance in the semis, are favourites, but first, they will need to show their ability to stop Robert, who leads the tournament in scoring and rebounding.
Angola's rotation is probably their main assets as the team's bench averages a staggering 36.8 points per game, unlike Gabon's 4.6.
Running the show at AfroBasket Women 2015 - Oct 1, 2015
(AfroBasket Women 2015) - A number of players had such a big impact at AfroBasket Women 2015 Group Phase that as the tournament enters the Quarter-Finals on Thursday we look back at their performances, recalling how they run the show in the Cameroon capital city of Yaounde.
In fairness there is still some work to be done in qualitative terms of game on the African continent, especially in the tactical side.
But it can't be denied that the quality of players taking to the court in Yaounde has risen.
It's Africa celebrating women's basketball.
Egypt's Soraia Deghady has become one of the most exciting player to watch out for in the competition.
The 20-year-old point guard, who built her name at FIBA Africa youth tournaments, has proven her talent in Yaounde with incredible shooting, driving to the basket as well as her trademark no-look passes.
While Egypt - who received a wild card invitation to participate at AfroBasket Women 2015 - have become the tournament's cinderella, the 1.75m guard has turned into the team's secret weapon.
She has not started any of Egypt's five games so far, but when head coach Tark Elkattan calls her up off the bench, she reenergises the team's offense.
Deghady averaged 12.4 points and two assists per game in the Group Phase.
Along with Deghady, 24-year-old forward Menatalla Awad, the duo plays significant roles for the youngest team - averaging 20 years of age - in the tournament.
Unlike Deghady, Mozambique's Deolinda Ngulela is an AfroBasket Women veteran.
The 34-year-old point guard is making her fourth appearance in the tournament.
Mozambique are competing without some of key her players such as Leia Dongue and Rute Muianga, but Ngulela has taken care of the team.
Seeing her running up and down the floor it suggests that age is just a number for Ngulela who averages team-highs 12.6 points and 2.8 assists per contest.
For most of the Group Phase, Ngulela - who serves as a player-coach at local club Costa do Sol - has done a bit of everything for Mozambique. From driving to the basket, shooting from long range, Ngulela was there, but it is at playmaking that she has made the biggest impact in the tournament so far.
It remains to be seen how Ngulela plays out against Nigeria in the Quarter-Finals, after all Mozambique are aiming at reaching the Semi-Finals for the second time in a row.
Anyone watching this year's AfroBasket Women does not necessarily needs to be a basketball expert to realise how much of an impact Geraldine Robert has made in the competition.
The 34-year-old, along with Tania Angue, have put Gabon back in the African basketball map.
Robert, who was named the Most Valuable Player in the French League a couple of years ago, is on a mission with her country.
She not only leads the tournament in points and rebounding, but she also propels her team when they need her most.
As Gabon advance to the Quarter-Finals to take on reigning champions Angola, Robert is likely to cause the Angolans a bit of a headache.
Although Gabon finished fourth in Group-A, advancing to the Last Eight has proven a major success for a team which is making its return to the competition after a decade-long absence.
Talking about Nigeria's campaign at AfroBasket Women 2015 requires inevitably detailing Adaora Elonu's performances.
The team leading is making such a big impact that when she unperformed, Nigeria lost.
As Nigeria fell to Angola in their first game in the tournament, Elonu finished with a single point.
However, Elonu's talent should not be judged by a single game as she has proven with the remaining four games ahead of the Quarter-Finals.
The 25-year-old has such a finesse attacking the rim, that it is unsurprising that she leads Nigeria in scoring with 14 points.
While the 1.85m takes care of Scott Nnaji's team scoring, Ndidi Madu looks after Nigeria's rebounding with a team-high 9.2 boards per contest.
If hosts Cameroon have remained the only undefeated team in the competition with five consecutive victories, Ramses Lonlack has surely be partly responsible for such an impressive Group Phase campaign.
The former Memphis University student is not just leaving a dream of playing in front of home fans and relatives.
The 1.75m forward is carrying a nation leading Cameroon with 14 points per game.
And, of course, the 26-year-old has now won the hearts of local fans..
We could go on and on, but the list of top performers in the tournament could not be complete with the likes of Nadir Manuel (Angola), Mame Sy (Senegal), Nadia Peruch-Niang (Guinea) and Lina Mahsas of Algeria.
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Cameroon, Angola, Senegal and Nigeria reach semifinal stage in Yaounde - Oct 1, 2015
Quarterfinals
Gabon - Angola 44-57 Angola sealed their semifinal appearance. They knocked down Gabon in the quarterfinal clash. Nacissela Mauricio (185-F-80) and Nadir Manuel (186-F/C-86) provided 12 points each for the winners. Gabon surprised Angola with a 15:12 start. But Angola replied with a 33:13 run in the next two periods to clear off for good. Ana Claudia Goncalves (180-F-93) had 10 points for Angola. Geraldine Robert (183-F-80, agency: Comsport) responded with 14 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists for Gabon.
Egypt - Cameroon 54-76 Ramses Lonlack-Nimpa (172-SG-89, college: Memphis, agency: 4PlayersSports) scored 20 points to lead Cameroon past Egypt in the quarterfinal clash. The hosts claimed a 25:14 lead after ten minutes. Cameroon followed with a 20:7 rally in the second period to take a 24-point halftime advantage. Egypt slowed the home side down in the second half but could not threaten Cameroon as those cruised to the win. Florence Avebe (185-F/C-88, college: Massachusetts, agency: Josep and Nicolas) provided 11 points in the victory. Nadine Selaawi (180-F-98) responded with 12 points for Egypt. Sara Massoud (174-G-92) had 11 points in the loss.
Senegal - Mali 57-38 Senegal thumped Mali to reach the semis in Yaounde. Astou Traore (182-F/C-81, agency: Josep and Nicolas) delivered 20 points to pace the effort. Mali recorded an 18:14 lead at the first break. But Senegal spurred ahead in the second frame. They ensured a 28:26 halftime advantage. Senegal went on a deadly 15:0 rally in the third period to account for a 17-point lead. They followed with a 14:12 run in the fourth frame to claim the victory. Aya Traore (186-F-83, college: Purdue, agency: 4PlayersSports) accounted for 9 points in the win. Meiya Tirera (186-F-86) responded with 11 points for Mali.
Mozambique - Nigeria 66-71 Nigeria held off Mozambique to advance into the semifinals at the championship. Joyce Ekworomadu (175-G-86, college: Texas St., agency: Bruce Levy Assoc.) tossed in 20 points to lead the effort for the Nigerian team. They accumulated a 20:13 lead at the first break. Mozambique knocked down 23 points in the second period to pull within 5 points. They denied the deficit in the third term. Mozambique held their opponents to just 12 points to spur ahead. But Nigeria could recover in the final frame. They sparked with an 18:12 run to avoid an upset. Adaora Elonu (185-F-90, college: Texas A&M, agency: Josep and Nicolas) finished with 13 points in the win. Odelia Mafanela (180-F-89) responded with 18 points and 11 rebounds for Mozambique. Deolinda Ngulela (170-G-81, college: GRU) had 16 points in the loss.
9-12 Place
Algeria - Uganda 73-75 Uganda held off Algeria for the second victory in Yaounde. Flavia Oketcho (170-PG-86) provided 23 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort. Uganda jumped to a 19:16 lead ten minutes into the game. However Algeria bounced back to eke out a 31:30 halftime lead. Algeria boosted the margin at 7-point mark heading into the fourth frame. Uganda did not give up exploded with 31 points in the final period and snatching victory. Moreen Amoding (170-PG-90) had 20 points for the winners. Lina Mahsas (180-F-94) responded with 29 points for Algeria.
South Africa - Guinea 57-61 Guinea outscored South Africa in the classification round of the championship. Mariama Toure (94) posted 19 points and 9 steals to lead the winners. Guinea recorded a 21:6 lead after the opening frame. South Africa got within 7 points at the interval 22:29. They pulled even closer in the third quarter. South Africa eventually denied the deficit and tied things up at 42 heading into the fourth frame. But Guinea outgunned their opponents in the final period and got away with the victory. Fatou Bah (188-C-85) provided 17 points for the winners. Takalani Mfamadi (177-F/G-88) responded with 21 points and 7 rebounds for South Africa.
Quarterfinalists determined in Yaounde - Sep 30, 2015
Group A
Gabon - Mozambique 49-79 Mozambique cruised past Gabon to clinch the third position in Group A. Odelia Mafanela (180-F-89) stepped up with 23 points to lead the winning team. Mozambique recorded a 36:24 halftime advantage. They followed with a 22:8 run in the third term to clear off for good. Deolinda Ngulela finished with 13 points for Mozambique. Geraldine Robert (183-F-80, agency: Comsport) topscored with 18 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for Gabon.
South Africa - Cameroon 51-78 Cameroon clinched the fifth straight victory in Group A. They beat South Africa to stay perfect. Ramses Lonlack-Nimpa (172-SG-89, college: Memphis, agency: 4PlayersSports) provided 18 points for the winners. Cameroon accumulated a 39:19 halftime advantage. They followed with a 24:15 rally in the fourth quarter to seal the victory. Amina Njonkou (185-PF-88, college: Arizona) accounted for 13 points and 8 rebounds in the win. Ellen Moutlwatse (86) replied with 13 points for South Africa.
Uganda - Mali 55-73 Mali capped their preliminary round campaign with victory. They edged Uganda to occupy the second position in Group A. Kankou Coulibaly (185-C-90) provided 19 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Mali piled up a 39:22 halftime lead and never looked back en route to the win. Nassira Traore (181-F-91) and Naignouma Coulibaly (191-C-89, agency: Regeneracom Sports) delivered 10 points each for the winners. Flavia Oketcho (170-PG-86) responded with 16 points for Uganda.
Group B
Algeria - Nigeria 49-79 Nigeria celebrated the fourth win in Cameroon. Adaora Elonu (185-F-90, college: Texas A&M, agency: Josep and Nicolas) and Nkechi Akashili (175-G-90) delivered 15 points apiece for Nigeria. They built a 30:21 halftime lead. Nigeria followed with a 24:8 run in the third term to clear off for good. Helene Ogunjimi (178-G-84, college: Columbia, MO) tossed in 11 points for the winners. Sarah Nemmouchi (180-F-89) responded with 13 points for Algeria.
Guinea - Angola 47-89 Angola outscored Guinea to secure 4-1 record on top of Group B. Nadir Manuel (186-F/C-86) stepped off the bench to sink 21 points and collect 8 rebounds for Angola. They secured a 39:12 halftime advantage. Angola unleashed 50 points in the second half and breezed to the victory. Luisa Tomas (193-C-83) had 12 points in the win. Nadia Niang-Peruch (185-F-78) tossed in 13 points for Guinea.
Egypt - Senegal 72-84 Senegal held off Egypt to claim the third position in Group B. Astou Traore (182-F/C-81, agency: Josep and Nicolas) accounted for 22 points in the victory. Aya Traore (186-F-83, college: Purdue, agency: 4PlayersSports) was helpful with 21 points and 6 rebounds to her name. Senegal got to a brisk start. They accumulated a 45:29 halftime advantage. They unleashed 28 points in the third period and got away to an unassailable lead. Reem Osama (170-PG-93) banked in 25 point for Egypt.
Recap of Day 4 in Yaounde - Sep 29, 2015
Group A
Mali - Mozambique 57-52 Mali defeated Mozambique for the fourth victory in Group A. Kankou Coulibaly (185-C-90) scored 16 points to lead the winners. Mozambique recorded a 15:11 lead ten minutes into the game. But Mali went on a strong 21:11 run in the second period to take a 32:26 halftime lead. Mali boosted the gap at 9-point mark at the final break and marched to the win. Djeneba N'Diaye (165-PG-97) added 15 points for the winners. Mozambique responded with 16 points from Deolinda Ngulela (170-G-81, college: GRU).
Uganda - South Africa 55-43 Uganda held off South Africa for the first victory in Group A. Moreen Amoding (170-PG-90) and Judith Nansobya (170-PG-86) scored 12 points each for the winners. Uganda piled up a 26:19 halftime lead. They extended the margin at 10-point mark heading into the fourth frame. Uganda limited their opponents to just 10 points in the final quarter and iced the victory. Peace Proscovia (193-C-89) delivered 11 points and 12 rebounds in the win. Takalani Mfamadi (177-F/G-88) responded with 14 points and 8 rebounds for South Africa.
Cameroon - Gabon 67-56 Cameroon stayed on the winning track at the AfroBasket. They outgunned Gabon for 4-0 record in Group A. Ramses Lonlack-Nimpa (172-SG-89, college: Memphis, agency: 4PlayersSports) scored 13 points, grabbed 6 rebounds and issued 4 assists for the winners. Gabon recorded an 18:11 lead after the opening frame. Cameroon however bounced back with a strong 26:3 run in the second term to spur ahead. Gabon unleashed 28 points in the third term to narrow the gap. But Cameroon held their opponents to just 7 points in the fourth frame to seal the victory. Amina Njonkou (185-PF-88, college: Arizona) had 12 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Geraldine Robert (183-F-80, agency: Comsport) responded with 20 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for Gabon.
Group B
Angola - Egypt 52-53 Egypt snatched a narrow victory over Angola to take 3-2 record in Group B ladder. Menatalla Awad (G-91) provided 16 points and 10 rebounds in the victory. The teams went neck and neck throughout the first half. The scoreboard read 27 at halftime. Egypt built a 4-point lead at the final intermission. Angola pulled within striking distance late in regulation but Egypt held on to the victory. Sara Massoud (174-G-92) netted 14 points in the win. Nadir Manuel (186-F/C-86) responded with 9 points and 11 caroms for Angola.
Nigeria - Senegal 75-64 Nigeria stayed on top of Group B. They knocked down Senegal to improve at 4-1 record. Sarah Ogoke (175-G-90, college: So.Poly State) chipped in 18 points for the winners. Nigeria piled up a 40:28 halftime lead. Senegal narrowed the deficit in the second half but could not avoid the defeat. Adaora Elonu (185-F-90, college: Texas A&M, agency: Josep and Nicolas) provided 17 points in the victory. Mame-Marie Sy-Diop (185-F-85) responded with 15 points for Senegal.
Algeria - Guinea 66-67 Guinea nipped Algeria for the first victory in Cameroon. Algeria dominated in the first periods. They built a 59:52 lead at the final intermission. But Guinea held their opponents to just 7 points in the final term and snatched a tough victory at the end. Mariama Toure (94) had 19 points and 7 rebounds for Guinea. Aminata Sylla (170-PG-74) added 13 points for the winners. Lina Mahsas (180-F-94) responded with 20 points for Algeria in the loss.
Recap of Day 3 in Yaounde - Sep 27, 2015
Group A
Mali - Gabon 71-63 Mali toppled Gabon to earn 2-1 record in Group A. Kankou Coulibaly (185-C-90) scored 18 points and grabbed 8 rebounds to lead the winners. Gabon jumped to a 17:15 lead after ten minutes. But Mali unleashed 29 points in the second period to ensure an 11-point halftime lead. Mali boosted the lead at 18-point mark at the final intermission and never looked back en route to the victory. Nassira Traore (181-F-91) had 16 points for the winners. Geraldine Robert (183-F-80, agency: Comsport) responded with 25 points, 7 rebounds and 5 rebounds for Gabon.
Uganda - Cameroon 34-86 Cameroon secured the third straight victory at the AfroBasket. They thumped Uganda in Group A action. Ramses Lonlack-Nimpa (172-SG-89, college: Memphis, agency: 4PlayersSports) posted 15 points to lead the winners. Cameroon built a 38:14 halftime lead. Cameroon did not slow down in the second half and cruised to the victory. Astride Gano (G/F-88) netted 11 points for the winners. Moreen Amoding responded with 10 points for Uganda.
Mozambique - South Africa 86-43 Mozambique outgunned South Africa to improve at 2-1 record in Group A. Deolinda Gimo (190-F/C-87) scored 19 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead the winners. Mozambique recorded a 31:24 halftime lead. Mozambique went on a 32:4 run in the third term to clear off for good. Elizabeth Pereira (170-PG-91) had 11 points for the winners. Lungile Mtsweni (176-F/G-85) and Lindiwe Shabangu (95) responded with 11 points each for South Africa.
Group B
Senegal - Guinea 102-44 Senegal prevailed against Guinea to gain 2-1 record in Group B. Aya Traore (186-F-83, college: Purdue, agency: 4PlayersSports) accounted for 24 points for the winners. Senegal piled up a 53:24 halftime lead. They drained 49 points in the second half and coasted to the win. Astou Traore (182-F/C-81, agency: Josep and Nicolas) provided 15 points for the winners. N.Peruch responded with 11 points for Guinea.
Nigeria - Egypt 97-68 Nigeria opened win count in Cameroon. They knocked down Egypt for 1-1 record in Group B. Adaora Elonu (185-F-90, college: Texas A&M, agency: Josep and Nicolas) notched 20 points to pace the winners. Nigeria recorded a 61:28 halftime lead. They protected the lead well throughout the second half and breezed to the win. Ndidi Madu (185-PF-89, college: Florida, agency: Josep and Nicolas) had 12 points in the victory. Menatalla Awad responded with 20 points and 10 rebounds for Egypt.
Algeria - Angola 53-71 Angola outgunned Algeria for the third straight victory at the championship. Luisa Tomas (193-C-83) scored 13 points and grabbed 9 rebounds for the winners. Angola claimed a 40:21 halftime lead. The teams traded baskets throughout the second half as Angola marched to the victory. Ana Claudia Goncalves (180-F-93) added 12 points in the win. Lina Mahsas (180-F-94) responded with 18 points for Algeria.
Recap of Day 2 in Yaounde - Sep 26, 2015
Group A
Cameroon - Mali 44-43 Cameroon recorded the second straight victory at the AfroBasket. Ramses Lonlack-Nimpa (172-SG-89, college: Memphis, agency: 4PlayersSports) scored 12 points to pace the winners. Cameroon enjoyed a 23:22 halftime lead. They extended the margin at 2-point mark at the final intermission. Mali held Cameroon to just 9 points in the fourth quarter but could not avoid the defeat. Priscilla MBiandja (172-PG-89) and Nicole Senkeu Jamen (180-F/C-88, college: Austin Peay St.) notched 6 points each for the winners. Fatim Traore (174-G-93, agency: AKSPORTS) and Fatoumata Bagayoko (170-G-88) responded with 9 points each for Mali.
Mozambique - Uganda 73-50 Mozambique recorded the first victory in Group A. They knocked down Uganda for 1-1 record. Filomena Micato (168-PG-86) posted 15 points to lead the winners. Mozambique eked ut a 33:30 halftime lead. They followed with a strong 24:9 run in the third term to clear off for good. Ingvild Mucauro (178-F-92) tossed in 13 points for the winners. Martha Moreen and Martha Soigi (185-C-86) responded with 12 points each for Uganda.
South Africa - Gabon 42-71 Gabon outgunned South Africa for 2-0 record on top of Group A. Grace Mbaikoua (180-F-92) recorded 22 points to carry Gabon to the victory. They held South Africa to just 22 points in the first half to gain a 14-point halftime lead. Gabon followed with a 35:19 second half run to ice the victory. Geraldine Robert (183-F-80, agency: Comsport) netted 20 points, grabbed 23 rebounds and issued 7 assists for the winners. Lindiwe Shabangu (95) responded with 15 points for South Africa.
Group B
Angola - Nigeria 57-51 Angola held off Nigeria to improve at 2-0 record in Group B. Sonia Guadalupe (188-PF-85) netted 15 points to lead the charge. Angola posted a 24:21 halftime lead. Angola followed with a 16:12 run in the fourth quarter and iced the victory. Nadir Manuel (186-F/C-86) provided 14 points for the winners. Olayinka Sanni (188-C-86, college: W.Virginia, agency: Josep and Nicolas) responded with 12 points for Nigeria.
Senegal - Algeria 70-62 Senegal opened win count in Group B. They held off Algeria for 1-1 record in the standings. Astou Traore (182-F/C-81, agency: Josep and Nicolas), Maimouna Diarra (198-C-91, agency: 13 BM) and Ndeye Sene (167-G/F-88) chipped in 12 points each for Senegal. They accumulated a 36:29 halftime lead. Senegal secured a 14-point lead at the final intermission. Algeria drained 20 points in the fourth frame but just sweetened the pill at the end. Lina Mahsas (180-F-94) responded with 19 points for Algeria.
Guinea - Egypt 73-81 Egypt earned the second straight victory in Cameroon. They topped Guinea to remain perfect. Raneem Elgedawy (186-C-97) posted 19 points and 17 rebounds for the winners. Egypt posted a 48:34 halftime lead. Guinea fired 39 points in the second half but could not avoid the defeat. Menatalla Awad (G-91) and Reem Osama (170-PG-93) had 14 points apiece for the winners. Khady Mbaye responded with 12 points for Guinea.
Recap of Day 1 in Yaounde - Sep 25, 2015
Group A
Gabon - Uganda 70-39 Gabon fired past Uganda for the first victory at AfroBasket. Grace Mbaikoua (180-F-92) stepped up with 20 points to pace the winners. Gabon recorded a 29:25 halftime lead. They went on a strong 41:14 rally in the second half to cruise to the victory. Geraldine Robert (183-F-80, agency: Comsport) connected for 19 points and 17 rebounds in the win. Flavia Oketcho (170-PG-86) and Peace Proscovia (193-C-89) responded with 9 points each for Uganda.
South Africa - Mali 27-69 Mali recorded a comfortable opening victory in the AfroBasket. They rallied past South Africa in the opener. Kankou Coulibaly (185-C-90) posted 11 points to pace well-balanced effort from Mali. They rallied to a 35:13 halftime lead. Mali never looked back afterwards cruising to the win. Naignouma Coulibaly (191-C-89, agency: Regeneracom Sports) delivered 10 points for the winners. Nosipho Njokweni and Lindiwe Shabangu (95) responded with 8 points each for South Africa.
Cameroon - Mozambique 68-54 Cameroon victoriously opened their AfroBasket campaign. The hosts beat Mozambique for 1-0 record. Ramses Lonlack-Nimpa (172-SG-89, college: Memphis, agency: 4PlayersSports) and Priscilla Mbiandja scored 12 points each for the winners. Mozambique enjoyed a 30:27 halftime lead. Cameroon however denied the deficit and pulled ahead for a one-point lead at the final intermission. Cameroon dropped 26 points in the fourth frame and cruised to the victory. Nicole Senkeu Jamen (180-F/C-88, college: Austin Peay St.) finished with 11 points in the win. Ngulela responded with 19 points for Mozambique.
Group B
Angola - Senegal 50-46 Angola held off Senegal for the first victory in Cameroon. Felizarda Jorge and Nacissela Mauricio (185-F-80) accounted for 11 points each for the winners. Senegal stayed in front throughout the first half. They built a 29:25 halftime advantage. But Angola used a 10:3 run in the fourth period to get away with the victory. Nadir Manuel (186-F/C-86) finished with 10 points and 11 rebounds for Angola. Astou Traore responded with 15 points for Senegal.
Egypt - Algeria 96-55 Soraia Deghady (95) scored 22 points to pace Egypt past Algeria in the first game in Group B. Egypt dominated from start to finish. They built a 52:22 halftime lead. Egypt followed with a 27:12 rally in the fourth quarter to ice the victory. Menatalla Awad (G-91) netted 20 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Nesrine Boukerma (94) responded with 14 points for Algeria.
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