Senegal, Tunisia, Nigeria and Morocco have made it to the semis after beating Angola, Democratic Republic of Congo, Cameroon and Egypt in the quarter finals.
Co-Host Senegal will be up against defending champions Nigeria in all west African matchup in the second semifinal game after Host Tunisia plays Morocco in the opening game at 18:00 GMT in an all North African derby.
Tonight’s game represents the second straight North African derby Morocco will be involved in just over 24 hours following its 66-62 win over Egypt in the opening quarter final game.
Morocco has been the surprise team in the competition after beating record winners Angola 60-53 to top Group B before slipping past fellow North African side Egypt.
After placing fourth and third respectively at the last continental games in 2015, Senegal and Tunisia will be hoping to go a step higher this year.
Defending champs Nigeria’s second consecutive title is on track after beating neighbors Cameroon 106-91 in the quarter final.
By Yaw Adjei-Mintah
@YawMintYM on Twitter
