1979 FIBA Africa Championship for Women

The basketball Africa Cup of Women in 1979, the sixth basketball Africa Cup of ladies, took place between 28 December 1978 to January 6, 1979 held in the Somali capital Mogadishu, which organized the championship for the first time. Winner was the national team of Senegal that could unbeaten win the title for the third time in succession.

Participating teams

Ghana Ghana Senegal Senegal Somalia Somalia

Mode

It was played in the form of a round tournament. Pro victory, there were two points for a defeat at least one point. The team with the most points was basketball Africa champion of the ladies in 1979. Placed equally, the Direct Comparison decided.

Results

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Final placement

Senegal qualified for the FIBA World Championship for Women in 1979.