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.
| 1st FIBA Africa Championship for Women | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Host country | Guinea |
| Dates | April 10–15, 1966 |
| Teams | 4 |
| Venue(s) | 1 (in 1 host city) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  United Arab Republic (1st title) |
| Official website | |
| 1966 FIBA Africa Championship for Women | |
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
| P | Team | M | W | L | PF | PA | Diff | Pts. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Arab Rep. | 3 | 2 | 1 | 98 | 67 | +31 | 5 |
| 2 |  Guinea | 3 | 2 | 1 | 75 | 76 | -1 | 5 |
| 3 |  Central African Rep. | 3 | 1 | 2 | 79 | 97 | -18 | 4 |
| 4 |  Senegal | 3 | 1 | 2 | 69 | 81 | -12 | 4 |
Final standings
| Rank | Team | Record |
|---|---|---|
 | United Arab Rep. | 2–1 |
 | Guinea | 2–1 |
 | Central African Rep. | 1–2 |
| 4 | Senegal | 1–2 |
Awards
| 1966 FIBA Africa Championship for Women winners |
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 United Arab Republic First title |
| Most Valuable Player |
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External links
References
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