Recap of Day 2 in Rades

Group A

Interclube - Kano Pillars 94-73

Rather expected game in Luanda where Nigerian Kano Pillars (0-2) were crushed by Angolan Interclube (2-0) 94-73 on Tuesday. They trailed by 2 points at the halftime before their 56-33 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. Interclube outrebounded Kano Pillars 42-26 including 18 on the offensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was Nigerian-American Henry Uhegwu (191-82, college: S.Utah) who scored 19 points and 4 assists. Forward Joao Jungo (201-97) chipped in 13 points and 9 rebounds. Four Interclube players scored in double figures. Interclube's coach felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Point guard Azuoma Dike (188-89) produced 17 points and Lucky Okoh (-94) added 13 points respectively for the guests. Interclube will meet City Oilers (#5) in the next round. Kano Pillars will play against ASB NG and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Interclube: H.Uhegwu 19+4reb+4ast, J.Jungo 13+9reb+1ast, E.Ventura 13+3reb+5ast, P.Santana 10+4reb+2ast, P.Barros 10+2reb, D.Piedade 8+4reb
Kano Pillars: A.Dike 17+4reb+3ast, L.Okoh 13+2reb+2ast, A.Yahaya 10+5reb+1ast, A.Usman 9+3reb+1ast, D.Ademola 7+6reb, C.Nwafor 6+4reb+1ast

ES Rades - ASB NG 108-67

Very significant was Tunisian ES Rades' (#2, 2-0) victory against DR Congolese ASB NG (0-2) 108-67. The game without a history. ES Rades led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They shot the lights out from three nailing 18 long-distance shots on high 52.9 percentage. ES Rades players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists. Mohamed Hadidane (207-86, agency: 011 Sports) notched 18 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and American guard Dustin Salisbery (193-84, college: Temple) supported him with 21 points and 5 assists. Four ES Rades players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 18 points, 12 rebounds and 4 blocks by forward Emmanuel Isungu (197-95) did not help to save the game for ASB NG. DR Congolese forward Jericho Samuna (-94) added 11 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. ES Rades will play against ASS Sale at home in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. ASB NG will play against Kano Pillars and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
ES Rades: D.Salisbery 21+2reb+5ast, M.Hadidane 18+6reb+4ast, A.Matthews 15+10reb, O.Abada 10+1reb+5ast, M.El Mabrouk 9+3reb+4ast, M.Abbassi 9+2reb+1ast
ASB NG: E.Isungu 18+12reb+1ast, B.Kasongo 15+3reb, J.Samuna 11+5reb+4ast, K.Kabongo 9+4reb+7ast, H.Lisimo 5+2reb+1ast, J.Botendju 4+3reb

City Oilers - ASS Sale 81-91

Moroccan ASS Sale (2-0) played against Ugandan City Oilers (0-2). ASS Sale defeated City Oilers 91-81 on Tuesday. The game was mostly controlled by ASS Sale. City Oilers managed to win second period 22-20. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. ASS Sale dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to City Oilers' 32 and made 22-of-28 free shots (78.6 percent) during the game. ASS Sale looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was power forward Abderrahim Najah (198-84) who scored 22 points and 9 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). Center Soufiane Kourdou (211-85) chipped in 20 points and 7 rebounds. Swingman Robinson Opong (190-89, college: Rogers St.) produced 23 points and 6 assists and Burundian forward Landry Ndikumana (198-95) added 12 points and 7 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Five ASS Sale and four City Oilers players scored in double figures. ASS Sale will meet ES Rades on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. City Oilers will play against Interclube and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
ASS Sale: A.Najah 22+9reb+2ast, S.Kourdou 20+7reb+2ast, A.Zouita 15+5reb+6ast, Y.El Mahsini 13+3reb+5ast, W.Arnold 11+4reb+2ast, Y.Baeri 6+3reb+1ast
City Oilers: R.Opong 23+4reb+6ast, J.Enabu 12+2reb, L.Ndikumana 12+7reb+2ast, S.Ocitti 11+6reb+2ast, J.Mayes 9+3ast, A.Pegues 7+6reb+1ast

Group B

ASB Mazembe - US Monastir 67-91

The game between closely ranked teams ended with Tunisian U.S. Monastir's (2-0) victory over DR Congolese ASB Mazembe (0-2) 91-67 on Tuesday. They trailed by 1 point at the halftime before their 54-29 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. U.S. Monastir forced 20 ASB Mazembe turnovers. The best player for the winners was American-Puerto Rican guard Kyle Vinales (185-92, college: Cent.Conn.St.) who scored 23 points and 6 assists. Forward Firas Lahiani (201-91) chipped in 20 points and 8 rebounds. DR Congolese center Manga Pitchou (208-88) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds and forward Djack Kabuya (196-93) added 9 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. U.S. Monastir will meet Libolo (#7) in the next round. ASB Mazembe will play against Fer.Beira (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
US Monastir: K.Vinales 23+3reb+6ast, F.Lahiani 20+8reb+2ast, B.Hadidane 11+1reb+1ast, A.Bouzid 9, E.Shonganya 8+11reb+4ast, N.Knioua 6+5reb+3ast
ASB Mazembe: M.Pitchou 15+10reb, D.Kabuya 9+6reb, R.Fula 9+5reb+1ast, P.Makitu 9+1reb, F.Maradi 7+3reb+2ast, A.Kasongo 6+4reb

Fer.Beira - Gombe B. 71-60

Fer.Beira won against the opponent 71-60 on Tuesday night. The hosts trailed by 3 points after first quarter, but they stormed back to get the 6-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 71-60. The best player for the winners was center Helton Ubisse (201-95) who had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 13 rebounds. American point guard Angelo Warner (188-92, college: Morehead St.) chipped in 12 points and 5 steals. Four Fer.Beira players scored in double figures. David Godwin (195-96) produced 13 points and Yakubu Istifanus (201-89) added 11 points respectively for the guests. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Fer.Beira will meet ASB Mazembe (#11) in the next round. Gombe B. will play against GS Petroliers in Alger and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Fer.Beira: H.Ubisse 16+13reb+2ast, M.Ivshyn 13+3reb+1ast, A.Warner 12+4reb+3ast, E.Houana 12+5reb, A.Machave 7+1ast, A.Baptista 5+4reb+1ast
Gombe B.: D.Godwin 13+4reb, Y.Istifanus 11+2reb+2ast, I.Abuchi Agwu 8+1reb, J.Iduh 8+6reb, K.Gar 7+1reb+2ast, C.Njoku 6+4reb

Libolo - GS Petroliers 87-84

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Algerian GS Petroliers (1-1) over Angolan Libolo on Tuesday night. They were edged by Libolo 87-84. The hosts trailed by 15 points after first quarter, but they rallied back and won the game by 3 points. Libolo made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. Forward Olimpio Cipriano (194-82) scored 19 points to lead the charge for the winners and American guard JeKel Foster (194-83, college: Ohio St., agency: Inception Sports) chipped in 12 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Libolo's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Forward Mohamed Harath (198-90) responded with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 12 rebounds and forward Abdellah Hamdini (200-92) scored 21 points and 8 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Libolo is looking forward to face U.S. Monastir (#8) at home in the next round. GS Petroliers will play against Gombe B. and are hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Libolo: O.Cipriano 19+4reb+1ast, J.Foster 12+7reb+3ast, A.Harris 10+3reb, R.Moore 10+4reb+1ast, D.MBunga 9+6reb, R.Fortes 8+2reb
GS Petroliers: M.Harath 25+12reb+1ast, A.Hamdini 21+8reb, H.Gaham 11+4reb+3ast, M.Benzegala 11+3reb+5ast, A.Dekkiche 5+7reb, H.Benayad-Cherif 5