Recap of Day 1 in Cape Verde

- July 6, 2019

POSTED BY: Eurobasket News

Youssouf Singare

Group A

Algeria - Cape Verde 48-53
Cape Verde victoriously opened their campaign. They dropped Algeria for the opening win in Group A. Hugo Silva (03) and Davide Buccilli (03) posted 17 points each to pace the winners. Diogo Monteiro added 11 points in the win. Illian Nessaibia replied with 12 points for Algeria.

Group B

Mali - Tunisia 61-57
Mali recorded the first win in Group B. They topped Tunisia in the opener. Youssouf Singare (03) delivered 13 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Mali used a 22:7 run in the second period to build a decisive lead. Haroune Toure (03) had 11 points in the victory. Hamza Mahjoubi (03) replied with 24 points and 8 rebounds for Tunisia.