4
Olimpio Cipriano (193-F-82) of Desportivo 1. De Agosto Luanda
5
Armando Costa (190-G-83) of Desportivo 1. De Agosto Luanda
6
Carlos Morais (190-G-85) of Petro Atletico de Luanda
7
Domingos Bonifacio (189-G-84) of Petro Atletico de Luanda
8
Luis Costa (193-F-78) of Recreativo's Libolo
9
Leonel Paulo (198-C-89) of Recreativo's Libolo 10
Joaquim Gomes (200-C/F-80) of Desportivo 1. De Agosto Luanda
11
Adolfo Quimbamba (198-F) of Atletico Sport Aviation Luanda
12
Felizardo Ambrosio (201-F-87) of Desportivo 1. De Agosto Luanda
13
Carlos Almeida (193-G/F-76) of Desportivo 1. De Agosto Luanda
14
Felipe Abrao of Atletico Sport Aviation Luanda 15
Eduardo Mingas (200-F-79) of Petro Atletico de Luanda
Head Coach:
Luis Magalhaes
afrobasket.com All-African Championships 2009
Awards - Aug. 18, 2009
All-African Championships 1st Team 2009
Gomes
Amagou
Sato
Rzig
Diop
Best Player:Joaquim Gomes (200-C/F-80) of Angola Best Guard:Pape-Philippe Amagou (185-G-85) of Ivory Coast Best Forward:Romain Sato (194-G/F-81) of Central Africa Best Center:Joaquim Gomes (200-C/F-80) of Angola * played at bioth center and power
forward positions Best Coach:Luis Magalhaes of Angola
Angola grabs sixth consecutive Gold! - Aug. 15, 2009
FINAL
Angola - Ivory Coast
82-72
Angola made it once again! This time Angolans outplayed Ivory Coast in the Big
Final winning the sixth consecutive Gold on FIBA Africa Championships. Since
AfroBasket 1999, Angola is totally unreachable on African continent. Senegal
grabbed the Gold in 1997 and before that Angola was No.1 four consecutive times.
It means that in the last 11 tournaments Angola won 10 gold medals. Today,
Carlos Morais (190-G-85) paced Angola to victory scoring 21 points.
Joaquim Gomes (200-C/F-80, agency:
Prime Select Sports, college:
Valparaiso)
had 16 points and pulled down 16 rebounds, while
Olimpio Cipriano (194-F-82) is another player with 16 pts.
Armando Costa (192-G-83) helped with 5 points less. In the loosing squad,
Pape-Philippe Amagou (185-G-85) netted 18. Angola had impressive second half
today finishing it with 48-37. After 30 minutes it was 58-54 for Angolans and
later Ivory Coast closed the gap to 3 points. However, Angola created 11-4 run
with 4:22 to go resolving question about the winner. Both countries booked a
ticket for 2010 FIBA World Championship in Turkey.
Places 3-4
Tunisia - Cameroon
83-68
Tunisia cruised past Cameroon in style grabbing the Bronze on AfroBasket 2009 in
Libya. At the same time Tunisians booked a spot for the 2010 FIBA World
Championship in Turkey, what is great success for them. On the other side,
Cameroon stays without the medal and also without participation in Turkey.
Amine Rzig (199-G/F-80) once again was a key player in Tunisia collecting 20
points and 5 assists.
Mokhtar Ghyaza (204-C-86) followed him with 16, while
Marouana Kechrid (180-G-81) added 2 points less. In Cameroon,
Cyrille Makanda (195-G-80) shined with 18 points. All other players had less
than 10 pts in this loss.
Mali - Senegal
63-74
Senegal closed its participation in Libya with victory. It was a decisive game
for 7th place on this event and Senegal made it. Naturally, one lower spot
belongs to Mali. Senegal had couple of players in a game mood today.
Mouhammad Faye (206-F-85) was the best one with 16 points.
Pape Sow (208-F-81, college:
Cal.St. Fullerton) had 13 pts and 15 rebounds, while
Malick Badiane (211-F/C-84) delivered 12 pts.
Amara Sy (202-F-81) collected 22 points and 6 rebounds in defeat.
Ludovic Chelle (185-G-83) once again followed him with 15 points and 8
boards.
Summary of the Semifinals in Libya - Aug. 15, 2009 SEMIFINALS
Angola - Tunisia
79-69
The defending champion outplayed Angola 79-69 advancing to Big Final of
AfroBasket 2009. With this victory Angola also booked a spot for the World
Championship 2010 in Turkey. In the second semifinals Ivory Coast was better
than Cameroon 68-61. If Tunisians beat Ivory Coast for the Bronze, they will
also secure a ticket for Turkey.
Joaquim Gomes (200-C/F-80, agency:
Prime Select Sports, college:
Valparaiso)
led the winners with 18 points and 7 rebounds.
Carlos Morais (190-G-85) had 15, while
Eduardo Mingas (200-F-79) added 14 pts and 7 boards.
Amine Rzig (199-G/F-80) responded with 19 points and 6 rebounds in loss.
Atef Maoua (198-G/F-81) was behind him with 16 pts.
Cameroon - Ivory Coast 61-68
Ivory Coast grabbed 68-61 win against Cameroon advancing to AfroBasket 2009
Final, where they will meet the defending champion - Angola. It is big success
for Ivory Coast, who with this victory also secured participation at the World
Championship 2010 in Turkey. Cameron will take on Tunisia for the Bronze and one
more place for Turkey.
Didier Tape (197-F-81) top-scored in victory with 15 points.
Mohamed Kone (211-C-81, college:
Valparaiso)
nailed 11 pts and pulled down 10 rebounds, while
Pape-Philippe Amagou (185-G-85) added 12 pts.
Cyrille Makanda (195-G-80) delivered 13 pts in defeat.
Joachim Ekanga Ehawa (188-G-77) and
Yves Lionel Mekongo Mbala (201-F-87) contributed with 11 points each.
Places 5-8
Nigeria - Senegal
76-58
Nigeria smashed Senegal staying in the race for position No.5 in Libya. On the
other side, Senegal will try to reach 7th place. As a reminder, both teams were
eliminated in the Quarterfinals.
Chamberlain Oguchi (198-G-86, college:
Illinois St.)
paced Nigeria to victory scoring 17 points.
Michael Umeh (188-G-84, agency:
Pro One Sports, college:
UNLV)
had 12 pts and 5 boards, while
Jeleel Akindele (216-C-83, college:
Chicago St.)
added 11 pts and also 5 rebounds.
Mouhammad Faye (206-F-85) delivered 16 points for Senegal.
Maleye NDoye (203-F-80, college:
Furman)
posted 12.
Central Africa - Mali
80-74
Central Africa managed to beat Mali and it will play for the fifth place today.
CAF's rival will be Nigeria. At the same time, Mali will take on Senegal for 7th
place. Max Kougere shined in victory with 30 points for 30 minutes.
Regis Koundjia-Sindo (203-F-83, college:
George Washington) had 15 pts and 9 boards, while
Fabrice Mokoteemapa (192-G-81) added 14 pts. In Team Mali,
Amara Sy (202-F-81) netted 17 pts and grabbed 6 rebounds.
Ludovic Chelle (185-G-83) and
Modibo Diarra (208-F/C-80, college:
Memphis)
posted 13 pts each.
Places 9-10
Rwanda - Egypt
78-75
Rwanda grabbed 9th place on AfroBakset 2009 in Libya. This is the second
consecutive win for Rwanda, who after hosts managed to beat Egypt 78-75. The
Egyptians ended this event as No.10.
Robert Thomson (208-C-82, college:
Fairfield)
stepped up for the winners with 19 points and 14 rebounds.
Kenny Gasana (-84) had 18 and
Matt Miller (182-G-82, college:
Bellarmine)
added 12 pts.
Carlos Mugabo (-86) helped with double-double, 11 pts and 10 rebs.
Wael Badr (193-G-78) responded with 17 pts and 5 boards in defeat.
Tamer Moustafa (187-G-82) added 13 pts.
Places 11-12
Libya - Morocco
80-76
The host of AfroBasket 2009 ended it on 11th place thanks to win again Morocco
80-76. Naturally, Morocco is the 12th ranked team in Libya. Hesham Salem stepped
up for the hosts in this game collecting 25 points and 14 rebounds.
Mohamed Mrsal (-G-78) also shined scoring 24 pts and grabbing 7 rebounds,
while
Mohamed Youssef (-86) helped with double-double, 12 pts and 10 rebs. All
other players in Libya had less than 10. In Team Morocco,
Younes Idrissi (204-F/C-84, agency:
Pro Management Agency, college:
Iona)
led the scorers with 18 pts.
Zakaria El Masbahi (191-G-79) added 3 less.
Summary of the Quarterfinals ion Libya - Aug. 14, 2009 Angola - Central Africa
84-63
The defending champion did not have any troubles to beat Central Africa and to
reach the Semifinals of AfroBasket 2009 in Libya. It means that Angolans remain
perfect on this event with 7 consecutive wins. On the other side, CAF will
continue in Classification Games for 5-8 place.
Joaquim Gomes (200-C/F-80, agency:
Prime Select Sports, college:
Valparaiso)
shined in victory collecting 29 points and 9 rebounds.
Carlos Morais (190-G-85) also had very important role netting 27 pts. All
other players had less than 10. In CAF,
Romain Lebel Guessagba (194-G-81, college:
Xavier)
answered with 14 points and 8 boards.
Max Kougere (198-F-87) contributed with 12 pts and 6 boards. Angola will
meet Tunisia in the Semis.
Mali - Tunisia
73-74
Tunisia advanced to Semifinals of AfroBasket 2009 in Libya with tiny 74-73 win
against Mali. That was very exciting game and Tunisians grabbed it because
Amara Sy (202-F-81) missed the second free throw with less than two seconds
to go. Today, they will take on the defending champion - Angola in the Semis.
Mali is transferred to Classification Games for 5-8 place.
Amine Rzig (199-G/F-80) led the winners with 18 points.
Marouana Kechrid (180-G-81) had one point less. In the loosing squad,
Amara Sy delivered 21 pts and grabbed 5 boards.
Waly Coulibaly (193-G/F-88) stopped on 14 pts.
Nigeria - Cameroon 80-84
Cameroon did a great job in this game and won it 84-80, despite Nigeria finished
last quarter 24-18. It means that Cameroonians advanced to Afrobasket 2009
Semifinals, where they will take on Ivory Coast. On the other side, this is the
second consecutive loss for Nigeria, who will continue in Classification Games
for 5-8 place.
Gaston Essengue (203-F-83, college:
UNLV)
top-scored in victory with 17, while
Harding Ngueyep Nana (203-F-81, college:
Delaware)
netted one points less, plus grabbed 8 boards.
Parfait Bitee (188-G-85, agency:
Court Side)
added 12 pts, 8 boards and 7 assists. In Team Cameroon,
Michael Efevberha (196-G-84, college:
Cal.St. Northridge) collected 24 pts and 6 rebounds.
Ebi Ere (195-G/F-81, college:
Oklahoma)
stopped on 13 pts.
Ivory Coast - Senegal
84-78
Ivory Coast handed 84-78 loss to Senegal advancing to AfroBasket 2009
Semifinals. Ivory Coast reached this stage as No.4 from Group A and despite
Senegal was favorite in this game, Ivory Coast made it and they will now take on
Cameroon. Senegal will go to Classification Games for 5-8 place.
Didier Tape (197-F-81) and
Pape-Philippe Amagou (185-G-85) netted 15 points each for the winners.
Mohamed Kone (211-C-81, college:
Valparaiso)
followed with double-double, 14 pts and 10 rebounds.
Mouhammad Faye (206-F-85) posted 22 points in defeat.
Boniface Ndong (213-C-77) had 20 pts and 9 boards.
Places 9-12
Egypt - Morocco
88-62
Egypt cruised past Morocco in Libya staying in the race for position No.9. In
order to do that, Egypt will have to beat Rwanda today. On the other side,
Morocco will meet the hosts Libya in the battle for 11th place.
Amir Fanan (189-G-80) was the best player in the winning squad draining 23
points.
Wael Badr (193-G-78) had 13, while
Amro Sherif (192-G-91) and
Mohamed Yasser (205-C-85) added 11 pts each. Morocco got 14 points from
Sophiane Rafai (193-G-86).
Yunss Akinocho (198-F-87, college:
Coll.Sequoias CC) had 10.
Libya - Rwanda
77-80
Rwanda finished the first task in the battle for 9th place successfully. The
second one will be more difficult as Rwanda will have to beat Egypt today. The
host of Afrobasket 2009, Libya will take on Morocco fighting for 11th place.
Kenny Gasana (-84) led Rwanda to win scoring 24pointys and grabbing 8
rebounds.
Matt Miller (182-G-82, college:
Bellarmine)
had 15 and
Carlos Mugabo (-86) delivered 12 pts.
Mohamed Mrsal (-G-78) shined in loss scoring 24 points.
Mohamed Youssef (-86) collected 16 pts, 7 boards and 7 assists.
Summary of Day 6 in Libya (last day of Qualifying
Round) - Aug. 12, 2009
Group E
Angola - Nigeria
93-85
The defending champion was too strong for Nigeria becoming the only undefeated
team on AfroBasket 2009 in Libya. Of course, Angolans finished this stage as
No.1 in Group E and they will meet Central Africa in the Quarterfinals. Nigeria
also advanced to Quarterfinals, but from position No.2. They will meet Cameroon.
Eduardo Mingas (200-F-79) led Angola in this match with 23 points and 7
rebounds.
Carlos Morais (190-G-85) scored 16,
Olimpio Cipriano (194-F-82) had 13 and
Armando Costa (192-G-83) helped with 12 points.
Gabe Muoneke (200-F-78, college:
Texas)
was on fire in loss - 33 points (also had 7 rebounds). Second scorer in Team
Nigeria was
Michael Efevberha (196-G-84, college:
Cal.St. Northridge) with 16 points.
Egypt - Ivory Coast
64-80
Ivory Coast celebrated 80-64 win against Egypt yesterday improving to 3-3 in
Qualifying Group E. That is enough for position No.4 and AfroBasket 2009
Quarterfinals. On the other side, Egypt fell to 1-5 in this pool and it will
continue in Classification Round.
Charles-Noe Abouo (196-G/F-89) stepped up for the winners with 15 points and
6 rebounds.
P. Kale (203-F-85, agency:
Bradley Sports Management) followed him with 14 points and 7 rebounds, while
Mohamed Kone (211-C-81, college:
Valparaiso)
added 13 pts and 13 rebs. In the loosing squad,
Amir Fanan (189-G-80) delivered 18 points (plus 8 boards).
Tamer Moustafa (187-G-82) contributed with 13 pts. The Quarterfinals begin
tomorrow, when Ivory Coast will meet No.1 from group F - Senegal.
Mali - Libya
95-73
Mali outplayed the host of AfroBasket 2009 moving up to 4-2 record in Group E.
No.2 Nigeria has 5-1 and No.4 Ivory Coast 3-3, meaning that Mali advanced to
Quarterfinals from position No.3. Libya failed to advance and it will continue
in the battle for 9th place.
Waly Coulibaly (193-G/F-88) was a key player in victory collecting 25
points.
Nouha Diakite (207-C-80, college:
Louisville)
had 12 points and 10 boards, while
Ludovic Chelle (185-G-83) added 14 pts, 6 boards and 5 assists. In Team
Libya,
Alfath Belgasem (197-F/G-80, college:
St.John's)
had 18 points.
Raed Elhamali (204-F/C-79, agency:
Edge Sports, college:
San Diego St.) added one less.
Group F
Rwanda - Cameroon
82-69
Rwanda outplayed Cameroon in the last day of Qualifying Round in Libya. After
this game both teams are on 3-3 record in Group F and there are also Central
Africa and Morocco with the same numbers. Fortunately to Cameroon, they have the
best record in this magic circle, what is enough for position No.3. They will
meet Nigeria in the Quarterfinals. On the other side, Rwanda has the worst score
and it will continue in Classification Games for 9th place.
Kenny Gasana (-84) led Rwanda in this game with 24 points, 6 rebounds and 6
assists.
Carlos Mugabo (-86) followed with 22 points and 7 boards.
Joachim Ekanga Ehawa (188-G-77) and
Harding Ngueyep Nana (203-F-81, college:
Delaware)
had 12 pts each in defeat.
Ruben Boumtje (212-C-78, college:
Georgetown)
stopped on 10.
Tunisia - Senegal
65-73
Senegal cruised past Tunisia in the last day of Qualifying Round ending it with
4-2 record in Group F. Thanks to this victory Senegal is No.1 in this pool and
Tunisia fell to No.2. It means that Senegal will meet the fourth ranked team
from Group E in the Quarterfinal - Ivory Coast. On the other side, Tunisia will
play against Mali.
Boniface Ndong (213-C-77) shined for the winners scoring 18 points and
pulling down 9 rebounds.
Maleye NDoye (203-F-80, college:
Furman)
had 15 points and 5 boards, while
Mouhammad Faye (206-F-85) added 13 pts.
Mohamed Hdidane (205-F-86) posted 14 pts in loss. Tunisia also got 11 points
from
Amine Rzig (199-G/F-80).
Morocco - Central Africa
73-81
Crucial win for Central Africa in Qualifying Round. With this victory CAF joined
Morocco with 3-3 record in group F and there are also Cameroon and Rwanda with
the same numbers. CAF is the second ranked team in this circle what is enough
for position No.4 and AfroBasket 2009 Quarterfinals. Morocco dropped to position
No.5 and it will be transferred to Classification Games for 9th place.
Romain Lebel Guessagba (194-G-81, college:
Xavier)
paced CAF to victory with monster double-double, 25 points and 17 rebounds.
Max Kougere (198-F-87) had 12, while
Francois Pehoua (196-F-83) and
Lionel Bomayako (196-G-78, agency:
Court Side,
college: Fairleigh Dickinson) added 10 pts each.
Younes Idrissi (204-F/C-84, agency:
Pro Management Agency, college:
Iona)
and
Reda Rhalimi (213-C-82, college:
St.Mary's, CA) posted 15 pts each in loss.
Zakaria El Masbahi (191-G-79) added one pts less.
Summary of Day 5 in Libya (Qualifying Round) - Aug. 10, 2009
Group E
Ivory Coast - Angola
61-88
The defending champion was too strong for Ivory Coast jumping to perfect 4-0
record n Qualifying Group E. There Nigeria also has 4-0 and these two teams will
decide about the winner tomorrow. Ivory Coast is on 1-3 at the moment, but still
with a chance to reach the Quarterfinals. Actually, if Ivory Coast beat Egypt
tomorrow they will go to the next stage.
Carlos Morais (190-G-85) once again led Angola scoring 18 points.
Armando Costa (192-G-83) had 14 and
Joaquim Gomes (200-C/F-80, agency:
Prime Select Sports, college:
Valparaiso)
added one point less, plus 7 rebounds. The loosing squad did not have any player
with double-digits in scoring. The best one was
P. Kale (203-F-85, agency:
Bradley Sports Management) with 9 points and 5 rebounds.
Libya - Egypt
75-73
The host of AfroBasket 2009 grabbed important win against Egypt keep its chancse
for the Quarterfinals alive. Libya now has 1-3 and tomorrow will be decisive day
for them. If they beat Mali and Ivory Coast suffers defeat against Egypt, Libya
will go to the next stage. Egypt lost all chances for that.
Alfath Belgasem (197-F/G-80, college:
St.John's)
was a key player for the winners collecting 23 points and 6 rebounds.
Mohamed Mrsal (-78) had 15 and
Hesham Salem (206-F/C-81, agency:
Octagon,
college: Fresno St.) netted two points less. In Team Egypt,
Amro Sherif (192-G-91) had 18 points and 5 boards,
Amir Fanan (189-G-80) contributed with 13 pts.
Nigeria - Mali 74-70
Nigeria outsmarted Mali 74-70 improving to 4-0 record in Group E. That is
exactly the same record as Angola, who is next Nigeria's rival in Libya. The
winner of this pool will be decided tomorrow. Mali dropped to 2-2, but it has a
nice chance to reach the Quarterfinals.
Chamberlain Oguchi (198-G-86, college:
Illinois St.)
top-scored in victory with 13 points.
Ebi Ere (195-G/F-81, college:
Oklahoma)
had 12 and
Josh Akognon (180-G-86, college:
Washington St.) posted 10. Mali got 18 pts and 8 rebounds from
Amara Sy (202-F-81).
Waly Coulibaly (193-G/F-88) scored 17.
Group F
Cameroon - Tunisia
66-68
Tunisia escaped with tiny 68-66 win against Cameroon securing the top in
Qualifying Group F. It means that in the Quarterfinals Tunisians will meet the
fourth ranked team of Group E. They even can fail tomorrow in Day 6. Cameroon
has 2-2 and good chance to advance.
Amine Rzig (199-G/F-80) once again led the winners with 17 points and 6
rebounds.
Naim Dhifallah (196-F/G-82) had 13 and
Hamdi Braa (208-F/C-86) netted 11 pts, plus grabbed 6 rebounds.
Gaston Essengue (203-F-83, college:
UNLV)
delivered 14 pts in loss.
Senegal - Morocco
73-75
Morocco handed tiny 75-73 record to Senegal so both teams now have 2-2 record in
Qualifying Group F. Morocco also has 2-2 there, while Rwanda and CAF are on 1-3
so it will be exciting Day 6 for sure. All teams have a chance for the
Quarterfinals.
Mohamad Hachad (194-G-83, college:
Northwestern)
led Morocco with 18 points and 13 rebounds.
Zakaria El Masbahi (191-G-79) had 17 and
Yunss Akinocho (198-F-87, college:
Coll.Sequoias CC) posted 12 pts.
Mouhammad Faye (206-F-85) shined in Senegal with 18 points and 5 boards.
Boniface Ndong (213-C-77) this time stopped on 13 pts and 12 rebs.
Central Africa - Rwanda
85-64
Central Africa handed 85-64 defeat to Rwanda tying with it on 1-3 record in
Preliminary Group F. Still, both teams have a chance to reach the Quarterfinals.
Senegal, Cameroon and Morocco have 2-2 each in this pool.
Romain Lebel Guessagba (194-G-81, college:
Xavier)
was totally the bets player in this game collecting 30 points and 10 rebounds.
Maixant Mombollet (203-F-81, college:
Citadel)
and
Max Kougere (198-F-87) posted 11 pts each. In Rwanda
Carlos Mugabo (-86) delivered 14 pts and grabbed 6 boards.
Matt Miller (182-G-82, college:
Bellarmine)
and
Kenny Gasana (-84) netted 11 pts each.
Places 13-14
Mozambique - Cape Verde
61-94
Cape Verde destroyed Mozambique finishing the AfroBasket on 13th place.
Naturaly, Mozambique is 14th ranked team. Cape Verde should reach the Qualifying
Round in Morocco, but they did not have luck in the last day of Preliminary
Round.
Jeff Xavier (185-G-85, agency:
Bradley Sports Management, college:
Manhattan)
led them today with 27 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.
Mario Correia (189-G-78, college:
Bryant)
scored 14, while
Mario Neves (190-G/F-77) registered double-double, 12 pts and 11 rebounds.
Custodio Muchate (200-C-82) had 16 pts and 9 rebounds in loss.
Octavio Magolico (200-C-84) stopped on 12.
Places 15-16
South Africa - Congo-Brazaville
81-65
15th place on AfroBasket 2009 in Libya belongs to South Africa. That is the
first win for them, what was enough to avoid the last place. On the other side,
Congo-Brazzaville ended as the only winless team in Libya.
Kegorapetse Letsebe (198-G/F-80, college:
Goucher)
led the winners with 17 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists.
Quintin Denyssen (203-F-80) had 14 and
Fuzi Mazibuko (-80) added 13 pts.
Bertrand Boukinda (-81) delivered 19 pts in defeat.
Christ Silas (192-F/C-88) followed with 14 pts, plus 8 rebounds.
Summary of Day 4 in Libya (Qualifying Round) - Aug. 9, 2009
Group E
Angola - Libya
91-58
The defending champion did not have to work very hard in order to beat the host
of AfroBasket 2009. Angolans now jumped to 3-0 in Qualifying Group E, where
Nigeria also has the same record. Libya is together with Egypt on the bottom
with 0-3 and tiny chance to reach the Quarterfinals.
Carlos Morais (190-G-85) shined for the winners with 20 points and 5
rebounds.
Carlos Almeida (193-G/F-76) also was pretty good with 14 points. All other
players in Angola had less than 9. Libya got 15 points and 5 boards from
Wajdi Dawo (-88).
Mohamed Abulkhir (-87) was behind him with 11 pts.
Mali - Ivory Coast
71-58
Mali outplayed Ivory Coast with nice 71-58 improving its record to 2-1in
Qualifying Group E. On the other side, Ivory Coast fell to 1-2, but still both
teams have a good chance to reach the Quarterfinals. Angola and Nigeria are on
top of this pool unbeaten, while Libya and Egypt are winless.
Waly Coulibaly (193-G/F-88) was a key player in Mali with 16 points.
Nouha Diakite (207-C-80, college:
Louisville)
followed him with 12, while
Sambou Traore (200-F-79) added 11 pts, plus 5 rebounds.
Didier Tape (197-F-81) answered with 13 pts in loss. Ivory Coast also got 10
pts from
Mouloukou Diabate (180-G-87).
Egypt - Nigeria 77-87
As it was expected, Nigeria was too strong for Egypt remaining undefeated on
AfroBasket 2009 in Libya. Nigeria is now together with defending champion Angola
on top of Group E with perfect 3-0 record. Egypt is on the other side of the
standings winless.
Gabe Muoneke (200-F-78, agency:
Paris Global Sports, college:
Texas)
top-scored in victory with 14 points.
Michael Efevberha (196-G-84, college:
Cal.St. Northridge) had 13 points and 6 boards, while
Josh Akognon (180-G-86, college:
Washington St.) added 12 pts.
Ramy Gunady (185-G-81) was better than the others in defeat with 16 points.
Amir Fanan (189-G-80) contributed with 13.
Group F
Tunisia - Central Africa
76-75
Tunisia escaped with 76-75 win against Central Africa jumping on top of
Qualifying group F (3-0). With this win Tunisia is almost sure participant of
AfroBasket 2009 Quarterfinals. On the other side, Central Africa fell to 0-3,
but it also has a chance to advance.
Amine Rzig (199-G/F-80) led the winners with 18 points.
Naim Dhifallah (196-F/G-82) had 12 and
Atef Maoua (198-G/F-81) followed with 11 pts and 5 boards. In CAF,
Romain Lebel Guessagba (194-G-81, college:
Xavier)
collected 18 points and 9 boards.
Francois Pehoua (196-F-83) added 12 pts.
Morocco - Cameroon
54-80
Cameroon celebrated nice 26-point win against Morocco for 2-1 record in
Qualifying Group F. At the same time Morocco slipped to 1-2. With this win
Cameroon drastically improved its chance for the Quarterfinals in Libya, but
Morocco also has it.
Joachim Ekanga Ehawa (188-G-77) led the winners with 13 points and 7
rebounds.
Brice Vounang (203-F/C-82, college:
San Diego)
and
Yves Lionel Mekongo Mbala (201-F-87) helped with 12 points each.
Reda Rhalimi (213-C-82, college:
St.Mary's, CA) and
Yunss Akinocho (198-F-87, college:
Coll.Sequoias CC) scored 10 points each in defeat. All other players in
Morocco had less.
Rwanda - Senegal
72-59
Rwanda demonstrated nice performance today handing the first win to Senegal on
AfroBaskt 2009. Now Rwanda jumped to 1-2 and Senegal dropped to 2-1 record in
Qualifying Group F. However, both teams have a chance to reach the
Quarterfinals.
Kenny Gasana (-84) stepped up for Rwanda with 18 points, 7 rebounds and 5
assists.
Robert Thomson (208-C-82, college:
Fairfield)
had 16 pts and 8 boards, plus
Matt Miller (182-G-82, college:
Bellarmine)
added 14 pts and 5 assists.
Boniface Ndong (213-C-77) answered with double-double in loss, 21 pts and 10
rebounds.
Mouhammad Faye (206-F-85) this time stopped on 17 pts.
Place 13-16
South Africa - Mozambique
67-69
Mozambique outsmarted South Africa today keeping its chance for 13th place in
Libya alive. South Africa remains winless on this championship and it will fight
with Congo-Brazzaville tomorrow for position No.15. Mozambique will meet Cape
Verde. The best player in the winning squad was
Octavio Magolico (200-C-84) with 17 points and 9 rebounds.
Gerson Novela (-G-79) had 14 and
Luis Barros (188-G-86) added 10 pts each.
Neo Mothiba (197-G/F-82) shined in defeat with double-double, 20 points and
14 rebounds.
Kegorapetse Letsebe (198-G/F-80, college:
Goucher)
had 16 pts.
Congo-Brazaville - Cape Verde
63-100
Cape Verde had one player in a game mood today and it was enough for victory.
Jeff Xavier (185-G-85, agency:
Bradley Sports Management, college:
Manhattan)
spent 39 minutes on the court draining 35 points (8 triples) and handed out 5
assists.
Marques Houtman (190-G-79, college:
Stonehill)
followed him with 10 pts. In the loosing squad,
Jean Koumba (-83) had 18 points and 8 rebounds.
Bertrand Boukinda (-81) contributed with 15 pts. Cape Verde will meet
Mozambique tomorrow in the battles for 13th place. CongoB will take on also
winless South Africa.
Last day of Preliminary Round in Libya - Aug. 7, 2009
Group A
Ivory Coast - South Africa
94-57
Ivory Coast closed the Preliminary Round in Libya with victory. After loss
against Nigeria and victory against the hosts, Ivory Cost managed to beat South
Africa advancing to next stage as No.2 from Group A. On the other side, South
Africa remains winless on this event and it will continue in Classification
Round.
Pape-Philippe Amagou (185-G-85) shined for the winners scoring 18 points for
19 minutes. He made 5 of 8 attempts from behind the arc.
P. Kale (203-F-85, agency:
Bradley Sports Management) and
Kinidinnin Konate (187-G-80) were behind him with 13 points each. In the
loosing squad,
Neo Mothiba (197-G/F-82) delivered 11 points and grabbed 5 boards. All other
players had less than 10 in this defea.t
Libya - Nigeria 81-97
Nigeria ended Preliminary Stage perfect. After two wins in the first two days,
Nigeria managed to beat the host of this event 97-81. That is the second loss
for Libya, who also advanced to Qualifying Round as No.3 of Group A.
Michael Efevberha (196-G-84, college:
Cal.St. Northridge) was on fire in victory scoring 27 points (5 triples).
Ebi Ere (195-G/F-81, college:
Oklahoma)
also was very good collecting 20 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists.
Mohamed Youssef (-86) was almost unmistakable in loss with 19 pts and 6
boards.
Hesham Salem (206-F/C-81, agency:
Octagon,
college: Fresno St.) had one point less and one board more than him.
Group B
Angola - Mozambique
93-50
As it was expected, the defending champion destroyed Mozambique 93-50 for
perfect 3-0 record in Group B. It means that Angolans advanced to Qualifying
Group E, together with Mali, Egypt, Nigeria, Ivory Coast and Libya. Mozambique
is transferred to Classification Round from 12-16 place.
Eduardo Mingas (200-F-79) top-scored in victory with 16 points.
Olimpio Cipriano (194-F-82) and
Filipe Abraao (194-F-79) added 11 pts each.
Samir Adam (193-F-83, college:
S.Dakota Tech) replied with 11 pts in defeat. All other players in Mozambique had
less than 10.
Egypt - Mali
47-67
Mali outplayed Egypt in crucial game for the second place in Preliminary Group
B. Despite this loss, Egyptians advanced to the next stage thanks to victory
against Mozambique. Defending champion Angola is No.1 in this pool with perfect
3-0 record.
Amara Sy (202-F-81) once again was the best player in Mali registering
double-double, 14 points and 10 rebounds.
Ludovic Chelle (185-G-83) also scored 14 and Nouha Diakite adde 11 pts, plus
7 boards. Egypt did not have any player with more than 10. The best scorer was
Ramy Gunady (185-G-81) with 9 points.
Group C
Cameroon - Senegal
65-67
That was a crucial game for position No.1 in Preliminary Group C as both teams
were undefeated until today. Senegal grabbed tiny 67-65, but despite this loss
Cameroon also advanced to the next stage. Both countries, together with CAF,
Nigeria, Ivory Coast and Libya are placed to Qualifying Group E.
Boniface Ndong (213-C-77) stepped up in his team with 17 points and 8
rebounds.
Mouhammad Faye (206-F-85) had 17 pts and 8 boards, plus
Pape Sow (208-F-81, college:
Cal.St. Fullerton) added 10 points.
Brice Vounang (203-F/C-82, college:
San Diego)
was better than the others in defeat with 15 points.
Alfred Aboya (206-F/C-85) contributed with 10.
Congo-Brazaville - Central Africa
61-113
Central Africa did not have to work very hard in order to beat Congo-Brazzaville
today in Libya. It means that CAF advances to Qualifying Round as No.3 of Group
C with 1-2 record. Winless Congo-Brazzaville goes to Classification Round.
Romain Lebel Guessagba (194-G-81, college:
Xavier)
shined for the winners collecting 21 points and 6 rebounds. Regis
Regis Koundjia-Sindo (203-F-83, college:
George Washington) had 17 pts and 7 boards, while
William Kossangue-Toro (198-F-86) added 16 pts and 5 rebs.
Jean Koumba (-83) answered with 19 pts in loss.
Bertrand Boukinda (-81) stopped on 14.
Group D
Rwanda - Tunisia
57-74
Tunisia outplayed Rwanda 74-57 advancing to Qualifying Round as No.1 in Group D
(2-1). Thanks to victory against Cape Verde, Rwanda also advanced (1-2). These
two teams (Rwanda and Tunisia) are together with Morocco, Senegal, Cameroon and
CAF transferred to Qualifying Group F.
Amine Rzig (199-G/F-80) led Tunisians in this match with 18 points and 8
rebounds.
Marouana Kechrid (180-G-81) followed with 13 pts, while
Salah Mejri (214-C-86) added 10 pts and 8 rebounds.
Matt Miller (182-G-82, college:
Bellarmine)
top-scored in defeat with 15 points.
Robert Thomson (208-C-82, college:
Fairfield)
was second scorer of the team with 10 (also had 18 rebounds).
Cape Verde - Morocco
83-86
Morocco escaped with 86-83 win against Cape Verde handing it the second loss in
Group D. It means that Morocco ended Preliminary Stage with 2-1 record (same as
Tunisia), what is enough for second place in this pool. Cape Verde fell to 1-2
and due to loss against Rwanda they did not succeed to reach the next stage and
will continue in Classification Round.
Younes Idrissi (204-F/C-84, agency:
Pro Management Agency, college:
Iona)
was a key player in victory with 20 points and 8 rebounds.
Yunss Akinocho (198-F-87, college:
Coll.Sequoias CC) had 15 pts and 6 boards, while
Abderrahim Najah (198-F/C-84) delivered 12 pts and pulled down 9 rebounds.
Jeff Xavier (185-G-85, agency:
Bradley Sports Management, college:
Manhattan)
was on fire in loss scoring 32 points (6 triples).
Mario Correia (189-G-78, college:
Bryant)
followed with 19.
Agony for Rwanda team - Aug.
6, 2009 (By The New Times)
Players, officials and journalists stranded in Dubai
Four national basketball team players got stranded at Dubai International
airport. The quartet of
Fiston Muhire (-91),
Mike Buzangu (188-G-82),
Kami Kabange (-F-84) and Ellis Kaijuka together with a Ferwaba official
Straton Ahimana and four local journalists spent three nights at the airport
before finally connecting to Tripoli.
It is reported that the contingent had been denied to proceed to Tripoli, the
venue of the Afrobasket competition after failing to get the right documentation
from the Libyan embassy in Dubai.
According to Ahimana, the passports must have an Arabic translation of the
details which they dont have.
Apparently, we have to find a way of tracing the Libyan embassy in Dubai. But
that means incurring extra costs because we need visas which go for US$150 and
an extra US$50 for the translation, said the official.
The group was finally allowed to proceed yesterday afternoon, but the players
could not take part in the Morocco game. The Group D opener between Rwanda and
Morocco was played last night.
It is a distraction Rwanda cant afford as they plot for a top eight finish at
this years Afrobasket competition.
Rwanda is drawn in Group D alongside Morocco, Cape Verde and Tunisia and needs
to win at least two games to be sure of progressing to the last eight.
Summary of Day 1 in Libya - Aug. 6, 2009
Group A
Nigeria - Ivory Coast
93-84
Nigeria had a high-scoring Day 1 on AfroBasket 2009 in Libya. Of course
the Nigerians jumped to 1-0, while Ivory Coast fell to 0-1 in
Preliminary Group A. There we have two more teams: South Africa and the host Libya.
Michael Efevberha (196-G-84, college:
Cal.St. Northridge) (196-G-84, college:
Cal.St. Northridge) was totally the best player
in victory scoring 29 points.
Josh Akognon (180-G-86, college:
Washington St.) followed with 16, while
Jeleel Akindele (216-C-83, college:
Chicago St.) helped with double-double, 12
points and 10 boards. In the loosing squad,
Didier Tape (197-F-81) top-scored with 16 pts.
Kinidinnin Konate (187-G-80) added one less.
Libya - South Africa 88-72
The box-score will be available soon.
Libay Hisham Farag led the winners with 21 points and 13
rebounds, Mohammed Belgasim poured in 25 points while the duo of Mohamed Mersal
and Raid Fareed contributed 18 and 12 points each. Neo Mothiba of South Africas
24 points, 6 rebounds and Cedrick Kalombo 12 points efforts were not enough to
save their team from defeat. Libya 1-0, South Africa 0-1 in Preliminary Group A.
Group B
Angola - Mali
79-74 It was very
exciting game between Angola
and Mali in the opening day
of AfroBasket 2009 in Libya. Angola managed
to win with tiny 79-74 jumping to 1-0 in Preliminary Group B. In that pool
Egypt outplayed
Mozambique today 72-62.
Joaquim Gomes (200-C/F-80, agency:
Prime Select Sports, college:
Valparaiso) was a key player in Team
Angola draining impressive 31 points.
He also pulled down 5 rebounds beside that.
Carlos Almeida (193-G/F-76) was second scorer
of the team with 10 points. In Mali,
Amara Sy (202-F-81) shined with 19 points.
Ludovic Chelle (185-G-83) added 16 pts and 4
rebounds.
Mozambique - Egypt
62-72
Egypt
celebrated in the opening day of AfroBasket 2009 in Libya. The Egyptians met
Mozambique grabbing nice
10-point win for 1-0 in Preliminary Group B. Beside these two teams,
Angola and
Mali are also placed in the same
pool.
Amir Fanan (190-C-80) stepped up for the winning squad today collecting 14
points and 4 rebounds. Wael Badr El Sayed had 13 and Rami Abd Alla added 10
points and 6 rebounds. In Team Mozambique,
Octavio Magolico (200-C-84) shined with 18
points and 4 rebs.
Samir Adam (193-F-83, college:
S.Dakota Tech) stopped on 12 pts and 7 boards.
Group C
Senegal - Congo-Brazaville
95-68 Senegal
opened AfroBasket 2009 in style beating Congo-Brazaville with huge 95-68.
Yesterday was the first day in Libya, where 16 African countries
will fight for the title. Senegal and Congo-Brazaville are placed to
Preliminary Group C, together with Central African
Republic and Cameroon.
Boniface Ndong (213-C-77) demonstrated
magnificent performance today for Team Senegal collecting 26 points and 7
rebounds.
Mouhammad Faye (206-F-85) also shined with 22
points and 7 rebounds, while
Cheikhou Thioune (194-G/F-83) netted 15 points.
On the other side,
Jean Koumba (-83) was better than the others in
defeat with 22 points and 8 rebounds.
Bertrand Boukinda (-81) contributed with 14 pts
and 4 rebs.
Cameroon - Central Africa
79-69 Nice 13-point
win for Cameroon in Day 1 of
AfroBasket 2009 in Libya.
Gaston Essengue (203-F-83, college:
UNLV) and his teammates were too strong for
Central Africa for 1-0 in Preliminary Group C, where Senegal and DR
Congo are also placed. Essengue shined for the winners scoring 19 points for 22
minutes.
Harding Ngueyep Nana (203-F-81, college:
Delaware) also had very important role
collecting 18 points, 8 boards and 5 assists, while Joachim Ekanga Ehawa
delivered 14 pts.
Lionel Bomayako (196-G-78, agency:
Court Side, college:
Fairleigh Dickinson) led CAF with 17 points.
Romain Lebel Guessagba (194-G-81, college:
Xavier) contributed with 13 pts and 6 rebounds
in this loss.
Group D
Cape Verde - Tunisia
71-52
Cape Verde
demonstrated wonderful performance in Day 1 of AfroBasket 2009 in Libya.
Jeff Xavier (185-G-85, agency:
Bradley Sports Management, college:
Manhattan) and his teammates outplayed Tunisia
with plus 19 for 1-0 record in Preliminary Group D. Beside these two countries,
in the same group are also placed Morocco and Rwanda. Xavier top-scored for the
winners today with 20 points.
Mario Correia (189-G-78, college:
Bryant) followed him with 19 points and 5
boards, while
Marques Houtman (190-G-79, college:
Stonehill) almost registered double-double, 14
points and 9 rebounds. Tunisia got the most from
Naim Dhifallah (196-F/G-82), 13 points.
Mohamed Hdidane (205-F-86) contributed with one
less.
Morocco - Rwanda 85-84
The box-score will be available soon. Morocco 1-0, Rwanda 0-1 in Preliminary
Group D.
Libya upstage South Africa 88-72 - Aug.
6, 2009 Host of the 2009 edition of FIBA Africa
Championship for Men, Libya backed by vociferous fans upstaged South Africa in
it group-A opening game at the Benghazi centre.
South Africa had provide some excellent combination which gave
them victory over the host in the first quarter of 18-13 points only to bow to
pressure mounted by the Libyan who remain dogged in second quarter losing by
12-18.
With a slim 31-30 points advantage going into the third quarter, the Libyan team
coached by Coach Kevin Nickelberry continue its search for victory which saw
them winning the third and last quarters (27-17 and 30-25) for a cumulative
score-line of 88-72 points to set up a big battle against Cote dIvoire on
Thursday.
Libay Hisham Farag led his teammates with 21 points and 13 rebounds, Mohammed
Belgasim poured in 25 points while the duo of Mohamed Mersal and Raid Fareed
contributed 18 and 12 points each.
Neo Mothiba of South Africas 24 points, 6 rebounds and Cedrick Kalombo 12 points
efforts were not enough to save their team from defeat.
Rwanda's National Team in Libya 2009 - Aug.
6, 2009 Head coach
Veceslav Kavedzija is using the following players in Libya:
South Africa - Nigeria
49-97
Nigeria destroyed CAF in Day 2 of AfroBasket 2009 in Libya improving to 2-0
record in Preliminary Group A. On the other side, South Africa fell to 0-2. With
this victory Team Nigeria already secured place for the next stage.
Chamberlain Oguchi (198-G-86, college:
Illinois St.)
this time shined for the winners netting 20 points in just 19 minutes (6 of 15
from behind the arc).
Michael Efevberha (196-G-84, college:
Cal.St. Northridge) had 13, while
Gabe Muoneke (200-F-78, agency:
Paris Global Sports, college:
Texas)
and
Josh Akognon (180-G-86, college:
Washington St.) followed with 12 points each.
Christopher Gabriel (200-F-88) collected 13 points and 5 rebounds in defeat.
Ivory Coast - Libya 73-64
The box-score will be available soon. Ivory Coast 1-1, Libya 1-1 in Group A.
Group B
Mali - Mozambique
67-54
Mali made it in their second appearance in Libya. After yesterday's 74-79 defeat
against the defending champion Angola, Mali managed to beat Mozambique 67-54
improving to 1-1 in Preliminary Group B and securing a spot for the next stage.
Mozambique fell to 0-2 with no chance to advance as they will meet powerful
Angola tomorrow.
Nouha Diakite (207-C-80, college:
Louisville)
led the winners with 17 points and 6 rebounds.
Waly Coulibaly (193-G/F-88) had 15 and
Amara Sy (202-F-81) added 13 points and 7 boards. In the loosing squad,
Octavio Magolico (200-C-84) netted 11 points. Luis Barros was second scorer
with 10 pts.
Egypt - Angola
69-79
The defending champion grabbed second consecutive win in Libya jumping to 2-0
record in Group B. It means that Angolans already booked place for the next
stage and they will have a chance for a perfect score tomorrow. On the other
side, Egypt faced with first loss and it now has 1-1.
Carlos Almeida (193-G/F-76) scored 17 points for 16 minutes in victory.
Eduardo Mingas (200-F-79) had 13 and
Olimpio Cipriano (194-F-82) added 11 pts. Amir Fanan delivered 13 points in
defeat.
Ramy Gunady (185-G-81) was second scorer with 11.
Group C
Central Africa - Senegal
69-82
Second appearance and second win for Senegal on AfroBasket 2009 in Libya. This
time
Boniface Ndong (213-C-77) and his teammates outplayed Central Africa for 2-0
in Group C, what automatically means the ticket for Qualifying Round. CAF faced
with second loss at this event, despite nice performance by
Romain Lebel Guessagba (194-G-81, college:
Xavier),
who drained 30 points.
Mouhammad Faye (206-F-85) this time top-scored in Team Senegal with 19
points.
Boniface Ndong was very close to double-double collecting 18 points and 9
rebounds. Third scorer in victory was
Cheikhou Thioune (194-G/F-83) with 11 pts.
Regis Koundjia-Sindo (203-F-83, college:
George Washington) was behind Guessagba in loss with 14 points and 5 boards.
Congo-Brazaville - Cameroon
56-70
Cameroon was too strong for Congo-Brazzaville in Libya today joining Senegal on
top of Group C with 2-0 record. These two teams will meet tomorrow in the battle
for position No.1, but they already qualified for the next stage.
Congo-Brazzaville will meet CAF and the winner of that game will advance. The
loosing side will continue in Classification Round.
Harding Ngueyep Nana (203-F-81, college:
Delaware)
led the winners collecting 14 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists.
Joachim Ekanga Ehawa (188-G-77) had 13 and
Gaston Essengue (203-F-83, college:
UNLV)
delivered 12 pts.
Jean Koumba (-83) registered double-double in loss, 19 pts and 10 rebs.
Herve Assoua-Wande (-82) stopped on 12 pts.
Group D
Rwanda - Cape Verde
77-67
Rwanda
surprised
Cape Verde today celebrating
the first win in Libya. Now four teams in Preliminary
Group D are on the same 1-1 record (Rwanda, Cape Verde, Morocco and Tunisia). Matt
Miller paced Rwanda to victory netting 18 points.
Robert Thompson had 16 points and 11 boards, while Kenny Gasana added 12 pts and
7 boards. In the loosing squad,
Jeff Xavier (185-G-85, agency:
Bradley Sports Management, college:
Manhattan)
scored 19 points.
Mario Correia (189-G-78, college:
Bryant)
contributed with 3 less.
Tunisia - Morocco
98-79
Tunisia
had the first reason for a joy in Libya. After
yesterday's defeat against Cape Verde,
today Tunisia was better than
Morocco and now all four teams in
Group B have the same 1-1 record.
Amine Rzig (199-G/F-80) top-scored for the winners with 20 points (also had
7 rebounds).
Marouana Kechrid (180-G-81) had 19 pts, 7 boards and 5 assists, while
Naim Dhifallah (196-F/G-82) delivered 16 pts.
Mohamad Hachad (194-G-83, college:
Northwestern)
replied with 20 points and 6 boards in Morocco and El Masbahi followed with
17.
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