Tunisia dethrones Angola in FIBA Africa Championship Visit Bet365 Save For Later Posted by Lorenzo Gahol 29 Aug 2011 Tweet Related Articles See all FIBA Afrobasket news Share it Pin It Angola's dominance in the FIBA Africa Championship has come to an end. The perennial champions lost to Tunisia 56-67 in the gold medal game of the biennial continental tournament in Antananarivo, marking the first time that they failed to win the competition since 1997. The Tunisians raced to a 21-9 start and left their opponents in pursuit mode the rest of the way to claim their first ever FIBA Africa crown. Marouan Kechrid led the winning team with 21 points and seven rebounds. Mohamed Hadidane added 19 points while Amine Rzig chipped in 14. Salah Mejri was held to only two points but grabbed 15 rebounds. The seven-foot center was later named as the MVP of the tournament. Carlos Morais paced the Angolans with 17 points. The victory guaranteed Tunisia a berth in next year's London Olympics while Angola will join Nigeria in the World Olympic Qualifying Tournament. The Nigerians kept their Olympic hopes alive by beating Cote d Ivoire 77-67 in the bronze-medal match. 2011 FIBA Africa Championship Final StandingsGold: TunisiaSilver: AngolaBronze: Nigeria4 Côte d'Ivoire5 Senegal6 Central African Republic7 Cameroon8 Morocco9 Mali10 Mozambique11 Egypt12 Rwanda13 Madagascar14 South Africa15 Chad16 Togo Read our Bet365 review Get your £200 free bet at bet365 now Like Like Post to wall 252 Reads All Basketball News Recent Basketball Articles FIBA Africa Women's Championship gets underway Friday23 Sep 2011The battles are about to be waged in Africa for a spot in the women's basketball tournament at next Tunisia dethrones Angola in FIBA Africa Championship29 Aug 2011Angola's dominance in the FIBA Africa Championship has come to an end. The perennial champions lost Angola, Tunisia dispute FIBA Africa Championship title28 Aug 2011Angola and Tunisia prevailed over their respective opponents to progress to the final of the FIBA A FIBA Africa Championship semifinal starts on Saturday26 Aug 2011The semifinal round of the FIBA Africa Championship gets underway in Antananarivo on Saturday. FIBA Africa Championship semifinal cast complete26 Aug 2011The four semifinalists in the FIBA Africa Championship in Madagascar have been determined. FIBA Africa Championship quarterfinal starts today25 Aug 2011The FIBA Africa Championship enters its quarterfinal phase today in Antananarivo. More Stories Recent Articles State of Origin - The Ultimate Guide to State of Origin23 May 2012The State of Origin Series is now upon us - but what makes this game so special? State of Origin Money Back Special - Refund if Billy Slater scores in Origin Game 123 May 2012Today is the day - State of Origin Game One starts with New South Wales taking on Queensland - but State of Origin 2012 - Sportsbet.com.au's guide to Origin 123 May 2012It is here - State of Origin 2013 - Who will come out on top? Check out Sportsbet.com.au’s preview State of Origin Live Streaming - How to watch the State of Origin Live Online23 May 2012The hotly anticipated State of Origin Series gets underway this Wednesday and you can watch all the State of Origin Live Streaming - NSW captain Paul Gallen backed to shine in Origin23 May 2012Queensland and New South Wales renew their State of Origin rivalry next Wednesday and Sportsbet.com State of Origin 2012 Live Streaming23 May 2012The most intense team game on the planet is nearly upon with New South Wales looking to finally end More Stories Tags Angola, Basketball, Carlos Morais, FIBA Africa Championship, Marouan Kechrid, Mohamed Hadidane, Salah Mejri, Tunisia
