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African Championship '99
The 1999 African mens basketball championship took place in Luanda, Angola. Angola won the African
championship after they defeated Nigeria in the final 79-72. In the 3rd place game Egypt beat surprising
Mali 78-63 to capture the bronze medal. Angola will represent Africa in the Olympic games in Sydney
2000. The South African team had a disasterous tournament
in which they placed last out of 12 teams.
Final Standings:
1. Angola
2. Nigeria
3. Egypt
4. Mali
5. Tunisia
6. Algeria
7. Senegal
8. Ivory Coast
9. Cape Verdes
10. Mozambique
11. Morocco
12. South Africa