The 2003 FIBA Africa Championship for Women was the 16th

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, played under the rules of

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, the world governing body for

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, and the

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thereof. The tournament was hosted by

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from December 18 to 28, with the games played at the Pavilhão do Maxaquene in

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and in

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defeated

69–63 in the final to win their first title. and securing a spot at the

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Squads

Draw

Preliminary round

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Group A

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Group B

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Knockout stage

9th place match

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7th place match

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5th place match

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Semifinals bracket

Semifinals

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Bronze medal match

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Final

Final standings

Nigeria roster

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, Funmilayo Ojelabi,

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, Mactabene Amachree,

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, Nwamaka Adibeli,

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, Coach:

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Awards

All-Tournament Team

External links

Official Website

References

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International women's basketball competitions hosted by Mozambique

Squads

Draw

Preliminary round

Group A

Group B

Knockout stage

9th place match

7th place match

5th place match

Semifinals bracket

Semifinals

Bronze medal match

Final

Final standings

Awards

All-Tournament Team

See also

External links

References