Uganda and Egypt Secure Places in Women’s AfroBasket Final Showdown

Uganda and Egypt both secured important victories in the Women’s AfroBasket Zone Five Qualifiers, with Uganda defeating Burundi 66-30 and Egypt overcoming South Sudan 85-64. Consequently, both teams have advanced to the final, while Burundi remains winless. Coach Natuhereza and player Teny expressed their hopes and commitment as the tournament progresses.

CAIRO (Egypt) – In the Women’s AfroBasket Zone Five Qualifiers, Uganda secured their place in the final on Saturday with a decisive 66-30 victory over Burundi. Egypt continued their impressive form with an 85-64 win against South Sudan. Both teams have guaranteed spots in the final, although Egypt will face Kenya in their last group match before the championship.

In the encounter against South Sudan, the game began evenly, with South Sudan initially leading 20-19 after the first quarter. However, Egypt rallied back in the second quarter with a strong performance from Raneem Elgedawy and Meral Abdelgawad, scoring 17 points to establish a significant lead. The final score reflects Egypt’s dominance, particularly in the paint and off turnovers.

Uganda, on the other hand, faced a slow start against Burundi but managed to dominate the match thereafter, limiting their opponents to only 13 points after the first quarter. Jamila Nansikombi and Melissa Akullu led Uganda’s scoring efforts with 14 and 12 points, respectively, ensuring their place in the final. Coach Nicholas Natuhereza acknowledged the team’s need for improved focus after a recent victory.

Burundi remains winless after three games in this competition, facing difficulties in maintaining performance levels. Coach Arséne Mfuranzima remarked on the team’s challenges in the latter phases of the match, despite starting strongly. Ines Kanyamuneza commented on her team’s struggles with patience when trying to catch up, which hampered their execution of the game plan.

The Women’s AfroBasket Zone Five Qualifiers are crucial tournaments determining teams’ readiness and ranking for international competitions. The focus is on the performances of the teams competing, particularly Egypt and Uganda, as they prepare for the finals. This year’s qualifiers have showcased the growing competitive spirit and capability of women’s basketball in Africa, specifically among East African nations.

In summary, Uganda and Egypt have advanced to the final of the Women’s AfroBasket Zone Five Qualifiers. Both teams demonstrated strong performances in their respective matches against Burundi and South Sudan. With these victories, they have not only secured their places in the final but have also enhanced their reputations in the regional competition. Upcoming matches will determine the ultimate champions in this exciting tournament.

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