1966 FIBA Africa Championship for Women explained

Gender:women
Continent:Africa
Year:1966
Host:Guinea
Dates:April 10–15, 1966
Teams:4
Federations:53
Venues:1
Cities:1
Champions:UAR
Title Number:1
Website:1966 FIBA Africa Championship for Women
Nextseason:1968

The 1966 FIBA Africa Championship for Women was the 1st FIBA Africa Championship for Women, played under the rules of FIBA, the world governing body for basketball, and the FIBA Africa thereof. The tournament was hosted by the Guinea from April 10 to 15, 1966.

On day 3 of the competition the United Arab Republic had a 1-1 record while Guinea had a 2-0 record. The United Arab Republic won the match 35-23 with both teams finishing with a 2-1 record but the U.A.R. benefitting from the head-to-head advantage and thus becoming the first African women's basketball champion.[1]

Participating teams




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Schedule

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23217576-1 5
33127997-18 4
43126981-12 4

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Final standings

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2–1
2–1
1–2
41–2
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External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Schedule & results . FIBA.com . 2014-01-07.
  2. Web site: Teams . FIBA.com . 2014-01-07.
  3. Web site: Group standings . FIBA.com . 2014-01-07.
  4. Web site: Women Basketball I Africa Championship 1966 Conakry (GUI) 11-14.04 Winner Egypt . todor66.com . 2014-01-07.
  5. Web site: Final standings . the-sports-org.com . 2014-01-05.