Afrobasket.com All-Afrobasket Awards 2019 - Aug 20, 2019
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MVP: Ezinne Kalu (173-G-92) of Nigeria
Best Guard: Ezinne Kalu (173-G-92) of Nigeria
Best Forward: Leia Dongue (185-F/C-91) of Mozambique
Best Center: Evelyn Akhator (190-F/C-95) of Nigeria
1st Team
G: Ezinne Kalu (173-G-92) of Nigeria
G: Touty Gandega (170-G-91) of Mali
F/C: Leia Dongue (185-F/C-91) of Mozambique
F/C: Astou Traore (182-F/C-81) of Senegal
F/C: Evelyn Akhator (190-F/C-95) of Nigeria
2nd Team
G: Soraia Deghady (172-G-95) of Egypt
SG: Italee Lucas (175-SG-89) of Angola
F: Tamara Seda (193-F-94) of Mozambique
F: Mame-Marie Sy-Diop (185-F-85) of Senegal
F/C: Meiya Tirera (186-F/C-86) of Mali
Honorable Mention
Adaora Elonu (185-PF-90) of Nigeria
Joseana Vaz (185-C-00) of Cape Verde
Amina N'Jonkou (185-C-88) of Cameroon
Djefarina Diawara (179-F-94) of Ivory Coast
Chanel Mokango (196-F-88) of DR Congo
Tags : EZINNE KALU, LANDERNEAU BRETAGNE BASKET, FRENCH BASKETBALL
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Nigeria retain AfroBasket title in Dakar - Aug 18, 2019
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FINALNigeria - Senegal 60-55
Nigeria defended their AfroBasket title. They upset Senegal in Dakar to lift the trophy. Evelyn Akhator (190-F-95, college: Kentucky) produced 14 points and 9 rebounds in the victory. Nigeria recorded a 32:24 halftime lead. They extended the margin at 11-point mark at the final intermission. Senegal limited Nigeria to just 12 points in the fourth term but could not avoid the loss. Ezinne Kalu (173-G-92, college: SSU) provided 13 points for Nigeria. Astou Traore (182-F/C-81) replied with 13 points for Senegal.
3-4 PlaceMali - Mozambique 66-54
Mali clinched the Bronze medals in Dakar. They beat Mozambique to step onto the pedestal. Meiya Tirera (186-F/C-86) posted 21 points to lead the winners. Mali recorded a 19:8 lead after ten minutes. They went on a 33:29 second half run to seal the victory. Kadidia Maiga (175-G/F-97) and Touty Gandega (170-G-91) added 12 points each for Mali. Leia Dongue (185-F/C-91) replied with 22 points for Mozambique.
5-6 PlaceAngola - DR Congo 68-48
Angola beat DR Congo to claim the fifth position at the championship. Angola posted a 17:12 lead after ten minutes. But DR Congo used a 12:4 run in the second term to take a 3-point halftime lead. Angola though replied with a 47:24 run in the second half to race to the win. Italee Lucas (175-SG-89, college: UNC) provided 18 points, while Rosemira Daniel (172-G/F-93) had 16 points in the win. Pauline Akonga Nsimbo (188-C-82, agency: LBM Management) replied with 9 points for DR Congo.
7-8 PlaceEgypt - Ivory Coast 62-58
Egypt beat Ivory Coast to finish the tournament on a high note. Menatalla Awad (179-G-91) recorded 14 points as Egypt clinched the seventh position. Egypt posted a 25:13 lead after ten minutes. They held Ivory Coast to just 26 points in the second half and rolled to the win. Raneem Elgewady had 13 points in the victory. Adjoua Kouakou (184-F/C-93) replied with 9 points for Ivory Coast.
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Nigeria and Senegal reach Final - Aug 16, 2019
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SEMISNigeria - Mali 79-58
Nigeria will play in the title game in Senegal. They cruised past Mali in the semifinal tonight. Nigeria accumulated a 42:28 halftime lead. They kept Mali at bay throughout the second half and eased to the victory. Ezinne Kalu (173-G-92, college: SSU) provided 19 points, while Adaora Elonu (185-PF-90, college: Texas A&M) added 13 points and 8 rebounds for Nigeria. Meiya Tirera (186-F/C-86) answered with 14 points for Mali.
Senegal - Mozambique 60-57
Senegal held off Mozambique in a tough battle to enter the championship game at the AfroBasket. The hosts got to a sloppy start. Mozambique got to a 35:19 halftime lead. But Senegal came back to life in the second half. The hosts used a massive 22:9 run in the third term to pull within 3 points at the final break. They went on a 19:13 run in the fourth quarter to snatch the victory. Astou Traore (182-F/C-81) delivered 16 points and 9 rebounds, while Bintou Dieme-Marizy (164-PG-84) added 10 points for the home side. Leia Dongue (185-F/C-91) responded with 18 points and 10 rebounds for Mozambique.
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Mali, Nigeria, Mozambique and Senegal advance into semifinals - Aug 15, 2019
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Mali - Ivory Coast 60-51
Mali outgunned Ivory Coast to reach Final Four in Senegal. Mali accumulated a 29:22 halftime lead. Ivory Coast pulled within 2 points at the final intermission. But Mali used an 18:11 run in the fourth quarter to secure the victory. Touty Gandega (170-G-91) had 15 points, while Meiya Tirera (186-F/C-86) added 14 points fro the winners. Kany Kouyate (178-G/F-90) replied with 15 points for Ivory Coast.
Nigeria - DR Congo 79-46
Nigeria toppled DR Congo to advance into the semifinal in Senegal. Nigeria grabbed a 38:23 halftime lead. They followed with a massive 23:9 run in the third term to clear off for good. Ezinne Kalu (173-G-92, college: SSU) recorded 17 points, while Victoria Macaulay (193-F/C-90, college: Temple) added 14 points for Nigeria. Ginette Mfutila (191-F/C-88) replied with 15 points for DR Congo.
Mozambique - Egypt 80-66
Mozambique beat Egypt to pave their way into the semifinal stage. Mozambique claimed a 26:9 lead ten minutes into the game. Egypt pulled within 9 points at the big break. But Mozambique sank 43 points in the second half and raced to the victory. Leia Dongue (185-F/C-91) notched 25 points and 9 rebounds, while Tamara Seda (193-F-94, college: UTEP) added 17 points and 13 rebounds in the win. Soraia Deghady (172-G-95) chipped in 17 points for Egypt.
Senegal - Angola 88-54
Senegal coasted past Angola in the quarterfinal battle. The hosts recorded a 41:26 halftime lead. Senegal unloaded 47 points in the second half and raced to a comfortable win. Astou Traore (182-F/C-81) produced 17 points and 8 rebounds, while Yacine Diop (178-F-95) added 14 points for the winning side. Luisa Macuto (193-C-83) responded with 11 points for Angola.
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Quarterfinals are set in Senegal - Aug 14, 2019
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Cape Verde - DR Congo 46-78
DR Congo outgunned Cape Verde to reach the quarterfinals in Senegal. DR Congo posted a comfortable 40:21 halftime lead. DR Congo followed with a strong 21:10 run in the fourth term to race to the win. Chanel Mokango (196-F-88, college: Mississippi St.) and Marlene Ngobeleza (168-G-95) chipped in 15 points each for DR Congo. Joseana Vaz (185-C-00) replied with 21 points and 8 rebounds for Cape Verde.
Cameroon - Egypt 63-68
Egypt nipped Cameroon in the Round of 16 game tonight. Cameroon accumulated a 34:28 halftime lead. They boosted the margin at 14-point mark at the final break 54:40. But Egypt responded with a massive 28:9 run in the fourth stanza to snatch the win. Soraia Deghady (172-G-95) had 23 points, while Meral Abdelgawad (180-G-98) connected for 20 points in the victory. Marie Ange Mfoula (188-F-92) replied with 12 points for Cameroon.
Angola - Kenya 64-51
Angola defeated Kenya in Round of 16 clash. Kenya and Angola were tied at 29 heading into the second half. But Angola used a 23:10 run in the third term to clear off for good. Rosemira Daniel (172-G/F-93) had 15 points for the winners. Belinda Okoth (190-C-87) replied with 12 points for Kenya.
Ivory Coast - Tunisia 74-50
Ivory Coast breezed past Tunisia to reach the quarterfinal stage. Ivory Coast eked out a 30:25 halftime lead. They followed with a strong 23:8 run in the third quarter to clear off for good. Djefarina Diawara (179-F-94) notched 27 points for the winners. Wafa Loubiri (174-G/F-95) netted 10 points for Tunisia.
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Review of Day 3 in Senegal - Aug 13, 2019
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Group ACameroon - Nigeria 39-106
Nigeria cruised past Cameroon to claim the top position in Group B. Nigeria built a 49:23 halftime lead. They added 57 points in the second half to ease to the victory. Adaora Elonu (185-PF-90, college: Texas A&M), Promise Amukamara (173-G-93, college: ASU), Aisha Balarabe (191-C-85, college: Virginia) and Ify Ibekwe (187-PF-89, college: Arizona) netted 14 points each for the winners. Amina Njonkou replied with 16 points and 8 rebounds for Cameroon.
Group BEgypt - Senegal 47-85
Senegal recorded the second win in a row in Group A. They beat Egypt to clinch the top position in the group. Senegal piled up a 41:25 halftime lead. The hosts went on a 26:6 run in the fourth term to ice the win. Ndeye Sene (167-G/F-88) provided 17 points, while Mame-Marie Sy-Diop (185-F-85) added 12 points for Senegal. Fatma Aly (192-C-97) tossed in 17 points for Egypt.
Group CDR Congo - Mali 56-82
Mali fired past DR Congo to finish on top of Group C. DR Congo posted a 16:13 lead ten minutes into the game. But Mali answered with a 52:22 run in the next two quarters to spur ahead for good. Touty Gandega (170-G-91) provided 19 points, while Goundo Diallo (176-F/G-97) added 13 points for Mali. Marlene Ngobeleza (168-G-95) replied with 12 points for DR Congo.
Group DCape Verde - Mozambique 51-60
Mozambique toppled Cape Verde to improve at 2-0 record in Group D. Mozambique recorded a 27:21 halftime lead. They went on a 22:8 run in the third term to build a decisive lead. Anabela Cossa (172-G-86) produced 10 points for Mozambique. Joseana Vaz (185-C-00) netted 14 points for Cape Verde.
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Review of Day 1 in Senegal - Aug 11, 2019
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Group ASenegal - Ivory Coast 77-36
Senegal crushed Ivory Coast at the start of their campaign. Ivory Coast led by three points at the first intermission but Senegal quickly took over after that. They went on a massive 50:16 run in the next two periods to surge ahead for good. Astou Traore (182-F/C-81) delivered 19 points and 8 rebounds, while Bintou Dieme-Marizy (164-PG-84) added 14 points for the winners. Kany Kouyate (178-G/F-90) replied with 9 points for Ivory Coast.
Group BNigeria - Tunisia 75-26
Nigeria stormed past Tunisia in the opener. Nigeria clinched a 50:10 halftime advantage. They held Tunisia to only 16 points in the second half to ease to the win. Evelyn Akhator (190-F-95, college: Kentucky) dropped 13 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, while Atonye Nyingifa (180-F-90, college: UCLA) added 12 points for Nigeria. Rania Laouina had 5 points and 8 rebounds for Tunisia.
Group CMali - Angola 71-63
Mali held off Angola to open win count in Diamniadio. Mali recorded a 30:26 halftime advantage. Angola dropped 24 points in the third term to pull within a single point. But Mali replied with a strong 20:13 run in the fourth term to snatch the win. Meiya Tirera (186-F/C-86) came up with 16 points and 12 rebounds, while Kadidia Maiga (175-G/F-97) accounted for 15 points in the win. Alexia Dizeko (178-G/F-01) produced 17 points for Angola.
Group DMozambique - Kenya 55-39
Mozambique overcame Kenya in the first game in Group D. Mozambique led throughout the bigger part of the game. They established a 32:20 halftime advantage. Mozambique held their opponents to 19 points in the second half and raced to the victory. Tamara Seda (193-F-94, college: UTEP) notched 15 points and 10 rebounds, while Eleuteria Lhavanguane (178-F-97) contributed 10 points for Mozambique. Mercy Wanyama (185-C-92) replied with 9 points and 12 rebounds for Kenya.
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Review of Day 2 in Senegal - Aug 11, 2019
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Group AIvory Coast - Egypt 71-67
Ivory Coast recorded the first win at the tournament. They beat Egypt to improve at 1-1 record in Group A. Egypt enjoyed a 34:31 halftime lead. Ivory Coast used a 22:13 run in the third frame to storm ahead. Egypt cut the deficit in the fourth stanza but Ivory Coast hung on to secure the win. Djefarina Diawara (179-F-94) netted 32 points and collected 11 rebounds for Ivory Coast. Soraia Deghady (172-G-95) produced 21 points for Egypt.
Group BTunisia - Cameroon 53-95
Cameroon breezed past Tunisia to improve at 1-0 record. Cameroon secured a 23:5 lead after ten minutes. They went on a massive 51:23 run in the second half to rally to the victory. Laura Dimithe (190-C-92) netted 15 points, while Amina Njonkou and Marie Ange Mfoula (188-F-92) provided 14 points each for Cameroon. Houda Hamrouni (188-F-94) replied with 14 points for Tunisia.
Group CAngola - DR Congo 69-49
Angola fired past DR Congo to take the first win in Group C. Angola registered a 38:24 halftime lead. They limited DR Congo to just 25 points in the second half to cruise to the victory. Italee Lucas (175-SG-89, college: UNC) chipped in 18 points, while Felizarda Jorge (177-SF-85) added 10 points for Angola. Pauline Akonga Nsimbo (188-C-82, agency: LBM Management) replied with 14 points for DR Congo.
Group DKenya - Cape Verde 57-64
Cape Verde prevailed against Kenya to open win count in Group D. Cape Verde claimed a 32:23 halftime lead. Cape Verde followed with a 21:14 run in the third term to build a decisive lead. Allexia Barros (163-G-94) notched 19 points, while Jade Leitao (180-F/C-86, college: Fordham) had 17 points for Cape Verde. Vilma Owino (190-C-93) answered with 15 points and 11 rebounds for Kenya.
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