The 2006 FIBA Africa Under-18 Championship for Women was the 9th

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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 8 to 16 September 2006.

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defeated

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77-66 in the final to win their third title with both winner and runner-up qualifying for the 2007 FIBA U19 Women's World Cup.

Participating teams

Squads

Schedule

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Knockout stage

;Championship bracket

Semifinals

Bronze medal match

Final

Final standings

Mali roster
Aïssata Bore,

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, Fatoumata Traoré, Kadia Sacko, Kadiatou Coulibaly, Kama Dembélé,

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, Naignouma Coulibaly, Nassira Traoré, Ouleymatou Coulibaly,

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, Coach:

Awards

All-Tournament Team

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* Kani Kouyate * Diane Mabibi * Naignouma Coulibaly

Statistical Leaders

Individual Tournament Highs

Points Rebounds Assists Steals Blocks Turnovers 2-point field goal percentage 3-point field goal percentage Free throw percentage

Individual Game Highs

Team Tournament Highs