Uganda and Egypt secured spots in the final of the Women’s AfroBasket Zone Five Qualifiers. Uganda defeated Burundi 66-30, while Egypt overcame South Sudan 85-64. Both teams prepare for their final matches aimed at claiming the championship in this competitive tournament.
On the fourth day of the Women’s AfroBasket Zone Five Qualifiers, Uganda secured their spot in the final after defeating Burundi 66-30, while Egypt triumphed over South Sudan with an 85-64 win. Both Uganda and Egypt have guaranteed their positions in the final, although Egypt will face Kenya in their last group match before the decisive game this Saturday.
In the match against Egypt, South Sudan started strong with a 20-19 lead in the first quarter. Eventually, Egypt’s Raneem Elgedawy and Meral Abdelgawad led their team on a 25-16 run in the second quarter, establishing a solid base for the victory. Though trailing by 20 points at one point, South Sudan fought until the end, with players like Nyamuoch Teny contributing significantly despite the loss.
Uganda overcame a rocky start in their match against Burundi, initially trailing 17-14 before dominating the remaining quarters. With key performances from Jamila Nansikombi and Melissa Akullu, who scored 14 and 12 points respectively, Uganda restricted Burundi to just 13 points in the second half. Coach Nicholas Natuhereza acknowledged the team’s need to stay focused in preparation for the upcoming final.
Burundi faced its third consecutive defeat, with coach Arséne Mfuranzima noting the lessons learned throughout the tournament. Ines Kanyamuneza mentioned that lack of patience hindered their gameplay, impacting their ability to follow their set strategies. Burundi aims to improve their performance in the final group match against South Sudan, hoping to leverage their game plan effectively.
As Uganda and Egypt prepare for the final, both teams seem determined to secure victory for their respective countries. Uganda aims to capitalize on their strong performance against Burundi while Egypt is focused on overcoming Kenya, each team looking to build momentum leading into the final match-up.
The Women’s AfroBasket Zone Five Qualifiers is a crucial tournament for teams in East Africa, serving as a pathway to compete in the African championship. This year’s competition features a round-robin format Among five teams, where the top two teams progress to the final. Both Uganda and Egypt have performed impressively, qualifying for the final while South Sudan and Burundi are striving for improvement in their remaining matches.
In summary, Uganda’s decisive win over Burundi and Egypt’s success against South Sudan secured their places in the final of the Women’s AfroBasket Zone Five Qualifiers. Both teams demonstrated resilience and strong performances, setting the stage for a competitive showdown. As they prepare for their final encounters, the focus remains on teamwork and strategic execution to clinch victory in this prestigious tournament.
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