2nd Team
G: Ezinne Kalu (173-G-92) of Nigeria
F/G: Hala Elshaarawy (181-F/G-93) of Egypt
F: Chanel Mokango (196-F-88) of DR Congo
PF: Abety Kossi (180-PF-89) of CAF
F/C: Meiya Tirera (186-F/C-86) of Mali
Senegal and Nigeria to clash for title in Mali - Aug 27, 2017
SEMIFINALS
Mozambique - Senegal 52-72 Senegal outscored Mozambique to enter the championship game in Mali. Astou Traore (182-F/C-81, agency: ProDep Management) delivered 22 points to lead the winners. Senegal piled up a 44:30 halftime lead. They went on a 28:22 run in the second half to secure the winning outcome. Ndeye Sene (167-G/F-88) chipped in 12 points in the win. Leia Dongue (185-F/C-91) replied with 20 points for Mozambique.
Nigeria - Mali 48-47 Nigeria survived thriller against hosting Mali to ensure the title game appearance. Ezinne Kalu (173-G-92, college: Savannah St., agency: GoaBasket) and Atonye Nyingifa (180-PF-90, college: UCLA) scored 11 points each to lead the winners. Nigeria accumulated a 23:12 halftime lead. Mali pulled within a striking distance in the dying seconds of the game but Nigeria hung on to secure the victory. Adaora Elonu (185-F-90, college: Texas A&M, agency: ProDep Management) had 7 points in the win. Meiya Tirera (186-F/C-86, agency: ProDep Management) notched 15 points, 6 assists and 4 rebounds for Mali.
5-8 Place
Angola - Cameroon 66-54 Angola defeated Cameroon in the classification game. Luisa Tomas (193-C-83) had 16 points and 7 rebounds in the win. Angola claimed a 37:21 halftime lead. They went on a 22:15 run in the fourth period to secure the winning outcome. Rosa Gala tallied 14 points in the win. Ramses Lonlack-Nimpa (172-SG-89, college: Memphis) accounted for 18 points for Cameroon.
Ivory Coast - Egypt 73-70 Ivory Coast held off Egypt in the classification round. Mamiky Cisse (180-F-91) netted 19 points to lead the charge. Egypt posted a 20:13 lead ten minutes into the game. Ivory Coast pulled within a single point at the interval 31:32. They sank 22 points in the third term to surge ahead. Ivory Coast netted 20 points in the final period to secure a tough win. Djefarina Diawara (179-F-94) produced 13 points and 9 boards in the victory. Hala Elshaarawy (181-F/G-93) answered with 19 points for Egypt.
9-10 Place
Guinea - DR Congo 38-69 DR Congo overwhelmed Guinea to claim the ninth overall position at the championship. Bernadette Ngoyisa (195-C-82) tallied 13 points and 12 rebounds in the win. DR Congo accumulated a 33:15 halftime lead. They held Guinea to just 23 points in the second half to seal the win. Chanel Mokango (196-F-88, college: Mississippi St., agency: ProDep Management) had 11 points for DR Congo. Aicha Mara (96) topscored with 14 points for Guinea.
11-12 Place
Tunisia - Central Africa 73-63 Tunisia clinched the 11th overall position as they beat Central Africa. Houda Hamrouni (188-F-94) provided 14 points to lead the effort. Tunisia accumulated a 38:21 halftime lead. Central Africa narrowed the distance in the second half but could not avoid the loss. Maherzia Ksouri (183-F/C-83) notched 13 points for the winners. Abety Kossi (180-PF-89) chipped in 23 points and grabbed 11 rebounds for Central Africa.
Nigeria celebrate title in Mali - Aug 27, 2017
FINAL
Senegal - Nigeria 48-65 Nigeria clinched the title in Mali. They beat Senegal to capture the first AfroBasket Gold since 2003. Evelyn Akhator (190-F-95, college: Kentucky) posted 13 points and 7 rebounds to lead the champions. Senegal recorded an 18:12 lead after ten minutes. Nigeria bounced back in the second term. They went on a 21:10 run to accumulate a 33:28 halftime lead. Nigeria held Senegal to just 7 points in the third term to open a 13-point advantage at the final intermission. Nigeria followed with a 17:13 run in the fourth quarter to celebrate the trophy. Adaora Elonu (185-F-90, college: Texas A&M, agency: ProDep Management) tossed in 12 points for Nigeria. Astou Traore (182-F/C-81, agency: ProDep Management) answered with 17 points and 6 rebounds for Senegal.
3-4 Place
Mozambique - Mali 52-75 Mali stepped onto the pedestal at the home championship. They beat Mozambique in the consolation final to conquer Bronze medals. Mali posted a 21:12 lead after ten minutes. Mozambique cut the distance at 2-point mark at the interval. But Mali fueled a strong 41:20 run in the second half to ease to the victory. Nassira Traore (181-F-91) had 19 points for the hosts. Meiya Tirera (186-F/C-86, agency: ProDep Management) netted 15 points, grabbed 8 rebounds and issued 4 assists in the victory. Leia Dongue (185-F/C-91) answered with 10 points for Mozambique.
5-6 Place
Angola - Ivory Coast 56-61 Ivory Coast recorded victory in the final day of the championship. They beat Angola to end up in the fifth position. Kani Kouyate (177-F-90) posted 15 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists in the win. Ivory Coast claimed a 32:21 halftime lead. Angola narrowed the distance in the second half but could not avert the loss. Djefarina Diawara (179-F-94) and Minata Fofana (190-C-86) had 9 points each in the victory. Ndiendula Filipe tossed in 13 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for Angola.
7-8 Place
Cameroon - Egypt 83-86 Egypt rallied past Cameroon to ensure the seventh overall position in Mali. Hala Elshaarawy (181-F/G-93) and Meral Abdelgawad (181-F-98) accounted for 16 points each in the win. Egypt went on a 28:11 run to open the game. Cameroon pulled within 6 points at halftime. Egypt extended the gap back to double digits in the third quarter and never looked back en route to the victory. Mai Helwa (F-89) had 15 points and 10 rebounds for Egypt. Ramses Lonlack-Nimpa (172-SG-89, college: Memphis) had 22 points, 8 assists and 5 rebounds for Cameroon.
Mozambique, Senegal, Mali and Nigeria advance into semifinals - Aug 26, 2017
Quarterfinals
Cameroon - Senegal 58-71 Senegal outgunned Cameroon to enter the semifinal stage. Astou Traore (182-F/C-81, agency: ProDep Management) delivered 21 points to lead the winners. Senegal piled up a 32:20 halftime lead. They went on a 23:17 rally in the third term to clear off. Cameroon tried hard to narrow the deficit in the fourth period but could not avoid the loss. Oumoul Thiam (181-SG-90, college: S.Nazarene) delivered 14 points for the winners. Ramses Lonlack-Nimpa (172-SG-89, college: Memphis) netted 21 points and grabbed 9 boards for Cameroon.
Egypt - Mali 50-90 Mali outgunned Egypt to enter the semifinal stage at the championship. Naignouma Coulibaly (191-C-89) posted 16 points and 12 rebounds for the hosts. Mali recorded a 39:27 halftime lead. They went on a 26:8 rally in the third term to clear off for good. Fatoumata Bagayoko (170-G-88) delivered 14 points for the winners. Meral Abdelgawad (181-F-98) answered with 15 points for Egypt.
Mozambique - Angola 61-47 Leia Dongue (185-F/C-91) stepped up with 27 points and 14 rebounds to lead Mozambique to a surprisingly easy win over Angola in the quarterfinal clash tonight. Angola jumped to a 16:6 lead after ten minutes. Mozambique however bounced back with a 17:4 run in the next period to ensure a 23:20 halftime lead. They followed with a 22:14 run in the third term to boost the lead. Mozambique held Angola to just 13 points in the fourth frame and raced to the win. Elizabeth Pereira (170-PG-91) had 12 points for the winners. Italee Lucas (175-SG-89, college: N.Carolina) fired 18 points, grabbed 7 rebounds and made 6 steals for Angola.
Ivory Coast - Nigeria 43-98 Nigeria overwhelmed Ivory Coast to reach the semifinal stage. Evelyn Akhator (190-F-95, college: Kentucky) delivered 21 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Nigeria used a 23:2 run in the second term to take a 46:15 halftime lead. Nigeria unloaded 52 points in the second half to cruise to the victory. Ezinne Kalu (173-G-92, college: Savannah St., agency: GoaBasket) added 17 points and 8 assists for the winners. Solange Bognini (178-F-97) netted 11 points for Ivory Coast.
Review of Day 5 in Mali - Aug 24, 2017
Group A
Mali - Cameroon 69-35 Mali thumped Cameroon to finish second in Group A. Mariam Coulibaly (193-C-97) scored 19 points to lead the hosts. Mali accumulated a 38:21 halftime lead. They held Cameroon to just 14 points in the second half and rolled to the victory. Meiya Tirera (186-F/C-86, agency: ProDep Management) had 13 points for Mali. Ramses Lonlack-Nimpa (172-SG-89, college: Memphis) answered with 10 points for Cameroon.
Tunisia - Ivory Coast 69-64 2OT Tunisia held off Ivory Coast for 2-3 record in Group A. Monia Ben Mechlia (92) and Salma Mnasria (190-C-86) produced 15 points each for the winners. Tunisia jumped to a 17:10 lead ten minutes into the game. But Ivory Coast managed to erase the deficit and send the game into overtime. Tunisia however survived the test and secured a narrow win. Wafa Loubiri (174-G/F-95) had 14 points in the victory. Kani Kouyate (177-F-90) tallied 26 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists for Ivory Coast.
Angola - Central Africa 96-58 Angola registered the fifth straight win in Bamako. They beat Central Africa to clinch the top position in Group A. Clarisse Mpaka (178-SF-84) provided 16 points in the win. Angola piled up a 46:28 halftime lead. They maintained the lead throughout the second half and raced to the win. Sonia Ndoniema (188-PF-85) had 14 points in the victory. Abety Kossi (180-PF-89) replied with 25 points and 9 boards for Central Africa.
Group B
Senegal - Nigeria 54-58 Nigeria snatched a tough win over Senegal to finish on top of Group B. Evelyn Akhator (190-F-95, college: Kentucky) produced 15 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Nigeria established a 34:26 halftime lead. Senegal slowed their opponents down in the second half but could not overcome the deficit and had to surrender at the end. Ezinne Kalu (173-G-92, college: Savannah St., agency: GoaBasket) provided 11 points for Nigeria. Aya Traore answered with 13 points and 8 boards for Senegal.
Guinea - DR Congo 37-84 DR Congo earned the first win at the tournament. They thumped Guinea for 1-4 record. Chanel Mokango (196-F-88, college: Mississippi St., agency: ProDep Management) netted 22 points and grabbed 7 rebounds in the win. DR Congo piled up a 39:16 halftime lead. They sank 45 points in the second half to seal the victory. Yvonne Bilonda (172-G-82) and Mireille Muganza (F/C-90) chipped in 11 points each in the win. Fanta Soumah (164-PG-97) banked in 10 points for Guinea.
Egypt - Mozambique 91-70 Egypt rallied past Mozambique for 3-2 record in Group B. Soraia Deghady (95) and Radwa Salem (184-PF-98) notched 16 points each to lead the charge. Egypt claimed a 32:19 lead ten minutes into the game. They went on a 47:32 second half run to ice the win. Leia Dongue (185-F/C-91) responded with 13 points for Mozambique.
Review of Day 4 in Mali - Aug 23, 2017
Group A
Ivory Coast - Angola 62-70 Angola celebrated the fourth straight win in Mali. They rolled past Ivory Coast to keep the record perfect. Italee Lucas (175-SG-89, college: N.Carolina) stepped up with 27 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the winners. Ivory Coast jumped to an 18:10 lead ten minutes into the game. But Angola turned things around in the second half. They ignited a 44:31 second half rally to snatch the win. Clarisse Mpaka (178-SF-84) and Felizarda Jorge (177-SF-85) notched 9 points each for the winners. Kani Kouyate (177-F-90) replied with 19 points and 9 boards for Ivory Coast.
Central Africa - Mali 38-97 Mali captured the third win at the tournament as they pummeled Central Africa. Ramata Diakite (188-F-91) scored 15 points to pace the hosts. Mali established a 51:24 halftime lead. They unloaded 46 points in the second half and raced to the victory. Aissata Maiga (168-G-92), Fatoumata Bagayoko (170-G-88) and Kankou Coulibaly (185-C-90) netted 12 points each for the hosts. Claudie Yagba (180-PF-88) and Abety Kossi (180-PF-89) chipped in 13 points each for Central Africa.
Tunisia - Cameroon 49-64 Cameroon clinched the second straight win in Group A. They beat Tunisia for 2-2 record. Tia Weledji (180-SG-96) produced 22 points and 7 rebounds in the win. Tunisia enjoyed a 27:24 halftime lead. But Cameroon went on a 24:9 run in the final term to snatch the win. Ramses Lonlack-Nimpa (172-SG-89, college: Memphis) netted 18 points in the victory. Wafa Loubiri (174-G/F-95) and Monia Ben Mechlia (92) had 10 points each for Tunisia.
Group B
DR Congo - Mozambique 42-52 Mozambique fired past DR Congo for 2-2 record in Group B. Leia Dongue (185-F/C-91) stepped up with 14 points, 11 rebounds, 5 steals and 4 assists for the winners. Mozambique claimed a 16:7 lead ten minutes into the game. They held DR Congo to just 20 points in the second half to drive to the victory. Odelia Mafanela (184-F-89) had 12 points in the win. Cecile Mukoso (177-SF-86) banked in 13 points for DR Congo.
Guinea - Nigeria 33-106 Nigeria rolled past Guinea to climb at 4-0 record in Group B. Evelyn Akhator (190-F-95, college: Kentucky) notched 24 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Nigeria built a 48:12 halftime advantage. They added 58 points in the second half to cruise to the win. Sarah Ogoke (178-G-90, college: So.Poly State) chipped in 13 points in the victory. Aicha Mara (96) tossed in 11 points for Guinea.
Egypt - Senegal 61-93 Senegal coasted past Egypt for the fourth consecutive win in Group B. Astou Traore (182-F/C-81, agency: ProDep Management) produced 26 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Senegal recorded a 43:22 halftime lead. They followed with a 25:13 run in the final frame to seal the win. Ramata Daou (202-C-88) had 17 points and 12 rebounds in the victory. Menatalla Awad (G-91) provided 13 points for Egypt.
Review of Day 3 in Mali - Aug 21, 2017
Group A
Cameroon - Central Africa 94-42 Cameroon recorded the first victory in Mali. They thumped Centra Africa to improve at 1-2 record in Group A. Ramses Lonlack-Nimpa (172-SG-89, college: Memphis) and Anne Assena (185-G-95) scored 15 points each for the winners. Cameroon recorded a 36:20 halftime lead. They went on a 58:22 run in the second half to ease to the victory. Tia Weledji (180-SG-96) had 13 points for the winners. Abety Kossi (180-PF-89) replied with 25 points and 12 rebounds for Central Africa.
Ivory Coast - Mali 39-61 Mali claimed the second victory at the tournament. The hosts cruised past Ivory Coast for 2-1 record in Group A. Naignouma Coulibaly (191-C-89) and Touty Gandega scored 12 points each for the winners. Mali accumulated a 33:19 halftime lead. The hosts went on a 19:8 run in the fourth term to secure the victory. Kankou Coulibaly (185-C-90) had 11 points for the home side. Kani Kouyate (177-F-90) and Kariata Diaby chipped in 10 points apiece in the loss.
Angola - Tunisia 62-55 Angola claimed the third straight win in Group A. They held off Tunisia to remain undefeated. Italee Lucas (175-SG-89, college: N.Carolina) scored 15 points and pulled down 6 rebounds in the victory. Angola piled up a 33:25 halftime lead. They maintained the lead throughout the second half and raced to the win. Rosa Gala (177-G-95) had 13 points for the winners. Houda Hamrouni (188-F-94) notched 14 points for Tunisia.
Group B
Nigeria - Egypt 106-72 Nigeria breezed past Egypt for the third consecutive win in Group B. Evelyn Akhator (190-F-95, college: Kentucky) produced 24 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side. Nigeria piled up a 50:29 halftime advantage. They added 56 points after the long break and eased to the win. Ezinne Kalu (173-G-92, college: Savannah St., agency: GoaBasket) netted 18 points for Nigeria. Soraia Deghady (95) replied with 15 points for Egypt.
Mozambique - Guinea 88-47 Mozambique opened win count in Group B. They coasted past Guinea for 1-2 record. Leia Dongue (185-F/C-91) produced 18 points and 7 rebounds in the win. Mozambique clinched a 39:8 halftime lead. They erupted for 49 points in the second half to march to the win. Odelia Mafanela (184-F-89) had 12 points and 11 rebounds in the victory. Aicha Mara (96) tossed in 18 points for Guinea.
DR Congo - Senegal 63-70 Senegal outscored DR Congo to claim the third straight victory in Mali. Astou Traore (182-F/C-81, agency: ProDep Management) had 19 points and 8 boards in the win. DR Congo accumulated a 24:20 lead after ten minutes. But Senegal went on a 38:26 run in the next two periods to surge ahead. They protected the lead throughout the fourth frame to race to the win. Ndeye Sene (167-G/F-88) had 10 points in the victory. Natacha Mambengya (170-G-92) had 12 points and 10 assists for DR Congo.
Review of Day 2 in Mali - Aug 20, 2017
Group A
Mali - Angola 59-68 Angola upset hosting Mali for the second win in a row in Group A. Italee Lucas (175-SG-89, college: N.Carolina) tallied 21 points and 6 rebounds to pace the winners. Mali led by 9 points at the first break 20:11. But Angola held the hosts to just 2 points in the second period to take a 2-point halftime lead. Angola fueled a 23:15 run in the fourth frame to seal the win. Ana Goncalves delivered 19 points for the winners. Meiya Tirera (186-F/C-86, agency: ProDep Management) responded with 21 points for Mali.
Cameroon - Ivory Coast 54-57 Ivory Coast narrowly edged Cameroon to record the second straight win in Group A. Djefarina Diawara (179-F-94) posted 18 points to lead the charge. Cameroon accumulated a 27:23 halftime lead. But Ivory Coast went on a strong 21:9 run in the third term to spur ahead. They withheld the late rally from Cameroon to secure the winning outcome. Kariata Diaby (192-C-95) netted 15 points and grabbed 9 boards in the victory. Achiri Ade (185-F, college: Texas A&M) notched 15 points and 8 boards for Cameroon.
Central Africa - Tunisia 51-96 Tunisia fired past Central Africa to improve at 1-1 record in Group A. Houda Hamrouni (188-F-94) scored 19 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead the winners. Tunisia dominated from start to finish. They recorded a 43:19 halftime lead. Tunisia went on a 34:13 run in the third term to clear off for good. Salma Mnasria (190-C-86) and Hela Msadak (175-G/F-89) delivered 12 points each in the win. Abety Kossi (180-PF-89) led all scorers with 30 points and 8 boards for Central Africa.
Group B
Senegal - Mozambique 76-67 Senegal improved at 2-0 record in Group B following a tough win over Mozambique. Astou Traore (182-F/C-81, agency: ProDep Management) had 29 points and 6 boards in the victory. Senegal dominated in the first half. They recorded a 48:25 halftime lead. Mozambique went on a determined comeback rally in the second half but came up short of win at the end. Aya Traore (186-F-83, college: Purdue, agency: Gamble Sports Management) had 15 points for the winners. Anabela Cossa (172-G-86) replied with 16 points for Mozambique.
Nigeria - DR Congo 84-47 Nigeria knocked down DR Congo for the second win in a row in Mali. Atonye Nyingifa (180-PF-90, college: UCLA) scored 13 points to lead the charge. Nigeria accumulated a 23:8 lead after ten minutes. They went on a 32:9 rally in the fourth term to seal the victory. Upe Atosu (165-PG-93) had 12 points in the win. Chanel Mokango (196-F-88, college: Mississippi St., agency: ProDep Management) replied with 10 points for DR Congo.
Egypt - Guinea 109-78 Egypt posted the second straight win in Group B. They fired past Guinea to stay undefeated. Menatalla Awad (G-91) produced 20 points and 7 rebounds in the win. Egypt registered a 52:34 halftime lead. They unloaded 57 points in the second half to cruise to the victory. Meral Abdelgawad (181-F-98) had 15 points in the win. Nadia Peruch (184-C-78) poured in 20 points for Guinea.
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