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Moroccan U18 Women's Basketball Team Repeats Victory Over Algeria
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Moroccan U18 Women's Basketball Team Repeats Victory Over Algeria

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Translated from Arabic, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Morocco's U18 women's basketball team defeated Algeria again, 67-45, in a qualifying match for the African Championship.
  • This victory follows their earlier win against Algeria in the first leg, 65-53.
  • The qualifiers, also involving Tunisia, determine qualification for the U18 African Championship in Ivory Coast.

The Moroccan U18 women's basketball team secured another victory against Algeria, winning the second leg match 67-45. The game took place on Sunday in Sfax, Tunisia, as part of the qualifiers for the FIBA U18 Women's African Championship, Zone 1.

This latest win reinforces Morocco's dominance over their Algerian counterparts, following their initial success in the first leg. Last Thursday, the Moroccan team had already defeated Algeria with a score of 65-53. The team's performance in these qualifiers highlights their strong preparation and ambition for the continental championship.

The tournament, which includes teams from Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia, runs until July 13. The format requires each team to play home and away games. The top-ranked team from this zone will earn a spot in the U18 African Championship, scheduled to be held in Ivory Coast from August 5 to 16.

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Originally published by Hespress in Arabic. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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