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Kenya knock out Rwanda, to face Egypt in AfroBasket Qualifiers final

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Victoria Reynolds of Kenya Lioness (right) in action against Egypt during the women's Afrobasket Zone V qualifiers in Rwanda. [Courtesy]

Kenya Lioness knocked out hosts Rwanda 79-52 on Friday night to set up a final berth against defending champions Egypt in the 2021 Women’s Fiba AfroBasket Zone Five qualifiers.

Melissa Akinyi scored 21 points as US based duo of Victoria Reynolds and Felmas Koranga finished with 16 and 12 points respectively for Kenya who avenged their game one loss to Rwanda.

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