The 1979 FIBA Africa Championship for Women was the 6th 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 Somalia from December 31, 1978 to January 2, 1979.
| 6th FIBA Africa Championship for Women | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Host country | Somalia |
| Dates | December 31, 1978 – January 2, 1979 |
| Teams | 3 |
| Venue(s) | 1 (in 1 host city) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  Senegal (3rd title) |
| Official website | |
| 1979 FIBA Africa Championship for Women | |
Senegal ended the round-robin tournament with a 2–0 unbeaten record to win their third title [1] and qualify for the 1979 FIBA Women's World Championship.
Participating teams
Schedule
| P | Team | M | W | L | PF | PA | Diff | Pts. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Senegal | 2 | 2 | 0 | 146 | 57 | +89 | 4 |
| 2 |  Somalia | 2 | 1 | 1 | 98 | 138 | -40 | 3 |
| 3 |  Ghana | 2 | 0 | 2 | 101 | 150 | -49 | 2 |
Final standings
| Qualified for the 1979 FIBA Women's World Cup |
| Rank | Team | Record |
|---|---|---|
 | Senegal | 2–0 |
 | Somalia | 1–1 |
 | Ghana | 0–2 |
Awards
| 1979 FIBA Africa Championship for Women winners |
|---|
 Senegal Third title |
| Most Valuable Player |
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External links
References
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