South Africa came into the Championships, moved from Egypt to Angola over security fears, looking to retain the crown they won in Rabat two years ago and were firm favourites to take the continental title once again.

In their semi-final, the South Africans, Africa's sole representatives at the last two Paralympic Games in Beijing and London respectively, looked impressive as they despatched Egypt 73-54 but they came up against a determined and focussed Algerian side whose semi-final win over Morocco was their sixth straight win of the tournament.

It was the North African nation who carried on that impressive form at the Cidadela Pavilion by making it seven-in-a-row and taking the continental title with a 66-56 win.

Tournament MVP (most valuable player) Nabil Guedoun was the star throughout for the Algerians who secured an automatic qualification spot for next year's International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) World Championships in Incheon, South Korea.

The South African squad failed to defend their continental crown after losing out to Algeria in Luanda