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and played under the auspices of the Fédération Internationale de Basketball, the basketball sport governing body and the African zone thereof and qualified for the 2009 World Cup. The tournament was held from October 3–12 in Rades and

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and won by

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. The tournament qualified both the winner and the runner-up for the 2009 Under-19 Women's World Cup.

Format

*The 11 teams were divided into two groups (Groups A+B) for the preliminary round. *Round robin for the preliminary round; the top four teams advanced to the quarterfinals. *From there on a knockout system was used until the final.

Squads

Draw

Preliminary round

Group A

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Group B

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Knockout stage

;Championship bracket ;5-8th bracket

9–12th classification

Quarterfinals

9th place

Classification 5–8

Semifinals

7th place

5th place

Bronze medal game

Gold medal game

Final standings

Mali roster

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, Aminata Mariko, Astan Dabo, Djenebou Sacko, Fatoumata Traoré,

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, Laoudy Maiga, Nassira Traore, Ouleymatou Coulibaly, Sega Bah Coach:

All Tournament Team

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