Nigeria crowned champions in Tunisia - Aug 30, 2015
FINAL
Nigeria - Angola 74-65 Nigeria celebrated the historic first AfroBasket Gold. They dethroned Angola in the title game in Rades tonight. Chamberlain Oguchi (198-G/F-86, college: Illinois St., agency: Octagon Europe) scored 19 points and grabbed 7 rebounds to lead the champions. Nigeria booked the Olympic Games birth with the victory. Angola eked out a 13:10 lead ten minutes into the game. But Nigeria responded with a strong 27:11 rally in the second frame. They ensured a 37:24 halftime lead. Nigeria maintained the advantage throughout the third term. They entered the fourth quarter up by 15 points 51:36. Angola unleashed 29 points in the fourth term but could not avoid the defeat. Olaseni Lawal (208-F/C-86, college: Wayne St., MI, agency: Three Eye Sports) posted 12 points and 8 rebounds, while Al-Farouq Aminu (206-F-90, college: Wake Forest, agency: IAM Sports) added 11 points for the winners. Carlos Morais (200-G-85, agency: SIG) responded with 15 points for Angola. Yanick Moreira (211-C-91, college: SMU, agency: SIG) tossed in 13 points in the loss.
3-4 Place
Tunisia - Senegal 82-73 Tunisia fired past Senegal and stepped onto the pedestal at the AfroBasket. Michael Roll (197-G-87, college: UCLA, agency: Romaior Sports) scored 25 points to pace the winners to the Bronze medals. Tunisia eked out a 23:18 lead after ten minutes. Senegal cut the deficit at 4-point mark at the interval 37:33. Tunisia took over once again in the second half. The hosts stretched the lead to as many as 8 points at the final intermission. Tunisia sank 22 points in the fourth term and raced to the win. Mourad El Mabrouk (194-SG-86) tossed in 13 points for Tunisia. Gorgui Dieng (211-C-90, college: Louisville, agency: Wasserman Media) responded with 19 points and 12 rebounds for Senegal.
Angola and Nigeria advance into Final in Tunisia - Aug 29, 2015
SEMIFINALS
Senegal - Nigeria 79-88 OT Nigeria outlasted Senegal in overtime and reached the championship game in Tunisia. Chamberlain Oguchi scored 28 points to lead the winners. Senegal eked out a 37:35 halftime lead. They boosted the margin at 6-point mark at the third break. However Nigeria denied the deficit in the fourth quarter forcing overtime. They held Senegal to just 3 points in the extra period and raced to the win. Olaseni Lawal (208-F/C-86, college: Wayne St., MI, agency: Three Eye Sports) netted 17 points and grabbed 11 rebounds for the Nigerian side. Gorgui Dieng (211-C-90, college: Louisville, agency: Wasserman Media) responded with 20 points and 16 boards, while Antoine Mendy (199-F-83, agency: GAgency) had 19 points in the loss.
Tunisia - Angola 51-58 Angola advanced into AfroBasket Final. The defending champions upset hosting Tunisia in the semifinal clash tonight. Eduardo Mingas (200-F/C-79, agency: Court Side) and Carlos Morais (200-G-85, agency: SIG) scored 14 points each to pace the winners. Angola recorded a 24:15 halftime lead. Tunisia increased the tempo in the second half. They sank 36 points after the long break but Angola stayed well in control and rallied to the victory. Yanick Moreira (211-C-91, college: SMU, agency: SIG) added 10 points for the winners. Macram Ben Romdhane (204-PF-89, agency: 011 Sports) responded with 12 points for Tunisia. Michael Roll (197-G-87, college: UCLA, agency: Romaior Sports) netted 10 points in the loss.
5-6 Place
Egypt - Algeria 69-63 Egypt held off Algeria to earn the fifth position at the tournament. Assem Marei (206-F-92) posted 17 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Algeria recorded a 30:27 halftime lead. However Egypt spurred ahead for a 46:44 advantage at the final intermission. Egypt sank 23 points in the fourth quarter and raced to the win. Haytham Kamal (206-C/F-87) accounted for 15 points in the victory. Mohamed Seddik Touati (215-C-87) responded with 15 points and 10 boards for Algeria. .
7-8 Place
Mali - Gabon 94-82 Mali fired past Gabon to earn the seventh position at the AfroBasket. Mohamed Tangara (209-C/F-84, college: Arizona, agency: Haylett Sports) stepped up with 20 points and 17 rebounds to lead the winners. Mali unleashed 58 points in the first half to gain a 6-point halftime lead. They followed with 22:13 rally in the fourth frame to ice the victory. Ibrahim Saounera (180-PG-87) netted 18 points in the win. Therence Mayimba (201-F-95) responded with 18 points for Gabon.
9-10 Place
Cape Verde - Cameroon 66-88 Cameroon earned the ninth position at the AfroBasket. They knocked down Cape Verde today. Six players scored in double digits for the winners. Steve Moundou-Missi (201-SF-92, college: Harvard, agency: Scorers 1st Sportmanagement) nailed 16 points to pace the winners. Cape Verde built a 30:16 lead after ten minutes. But Cameroon used a massive 25:8 rally in the second frame to spur ahead. They unloaded 47 points in the second half and coasted to the win. Arnaud-William Adala Moto contributed 15 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Jeffrey Xavier (189-PG-85, college: Providence, agency: You First) responded with 19 points for Cape Verde.
11-12 Place
Ivory Coast - Mozambique 63-70 Mozambique earned the 11th position at the tournament. They defeated Ivory Coast in the classification round tonight. Augusto Matos (186-PG-90, agency: Slan Sports) chipped in 21 points for the winners. The teams were tied at 28 at halftime. Mozambique notched 42 points in the second half and coasted to the victory. Pio Matos (185-G-90) finished with 15 points for the winners. Mouloukou Souleyman Diabate (181-PG-87, agency: Beo Basket) responded with 19 points, 8 assists and 5 rebounds for Ivory Coast.
13-14 Place
Central Africa - Morocco 74-86 Morocco finished their AfroBasket campaign on a high note. They toppled Central Africa to occupy the 13th position. Soufiane Kourodu (211-C-85, agency: ANR Sports Management) stepped up with 21 points for the winners. Central Africa enjoyed a 36:32 halftime lead. But Morocco responded with a 54-point effort in the second half to coast to the win. Reda Ali Harras (198-F/G-93, agency: Promotex) chipped in 17 points for the winners. Max Kouguere (198-SF-87, agency: Triple Threat) responded with 22 points for Central Africa.
Senegal, Angola, Tunis and Nigeria advance into semifinals - Aug 28, 2015
Quarterfinals
Tunisia - Mali 67-60 Tunisia completed the semifinal picture at AfroBasket. The hosts held off Mali to advance into the next stage. Mourad El Mabrouk (194-SG-86) posted 16 points to pace the winners. Tunisia held their opponents to just 4 points in the first period gaining a 14-point lead. Mali narrowd the distance at 9-point mark at the interval. But Tunisia restored a double-digit lead at the final break. Mali unloaded 25 points in the fourth frame but could not avoid the defeat. Macram Ben Romdhane (204-PF-89, agency: 011 Sports) had 12 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Sourata Cisse (196-G/F-86) and Waly Coulibaly (190-G-88) responded with 14 points each for Mali.
Senegal - Algeria 75-58 Senegal outgunned Algeria to reach the semifinal stage in Tunisia. Gorgui Dieng (211-C-90, college: Louisville, agency: Wasserman Media) was once again pivotal for the winners. He tallied 20 points, 17 rebounds and 8 assists to lead the Senegalese side. They jumped to a 17:12 lead after ten minutes. Senegal boosted the margin at 9-point mark at halftime 37:28. Senegal went on a strong 25:9 rally in the third term and cleared off for good. Xane Dalmeida (181-PG-83) delivered 15 points for the winners. Mounir Benzegala (178-PG-87, college: Tampa, agency: SportsList Inc.) and Mohamed Harath (198-F-90) responded with 12 points each for Algeria.
Egypt - Angola 63-83 Angola toppled Egypt to reach the semifinal stage in Tunisia. Carlos Morais (200-G-85, agency: SIG) scored 19 points to pace the defending champions. Angola built a 20:13 lead after ten minutes. They boosted the gap at 14-point mark at the interval 43:29. Angola sank 23 points in the fourth quarter and raced to a comfortable victory. Armando Costa (192-G-83) posted 12 points, 6 assists and 4 rebounds for the winners. Ehab Amin (190-G-95) responded with 18 points for Egypt. Ramy Abdalla (185-G-81) tossed in 12 points in the loss.
Gabon - Nigeria 64-88 Nigeria eased into the semifinal stage of AfroBasket. They fired past Gabon in the first quarterfinal clash of the day in Tunisia. Al-Farouq Aminu (206-F-90, college: Wake Forest, agency: IAM Sports) scored 17 points to pace the winners. Nigeria dominated in the first half. They recorded a 49:25 halftime advantage. Nigeria boosted the gap at insurmountable 38-point mark at the final break and never looked back en route to the win. Michael Gbinije (201-F-92) netted 15 points for the winners. Therence Mayimba (201-F-95) responded with 21 points and 7 rebounds for Gabon.
15-16 Place
Zimbabwe - Uganda 64-72 Uganda overcame Zimbabwe to earn the 15th position at the tournament. Stanley Ocitti (203-F/C-80, college: Binghamton, agency: R.H.Consultancy) stepped up with 27 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Uganda posted a 36:29 halftime lead. Uganda knocked down 36 points in the second half and raced to the victory. Brandon Sebirumbi (205-F-90, college: Furman, agency: Dynamics Global Management) netted 16 points in the win. Tatenda Maturure (G/F-90) responded with 20 points for Zimbabwe.
Quarterfinalists determined in Tunisia - Aug 26, 2015
Cameroon - Algeria 71-73 Algeria defeated Cameroon to complete the quarterfinal picture in Tunisia. Mohamed Harath (198-F-90) scored 23 points to pace the winners. The teams stayed neck and neck throughout the whole encounter. Cameroon and Algeria were tied at 34 at the interval. The teams arrived at the final intermission tied at 55. But Algeria limited their opponents to just 16 points in the fourth quarter and snatched a tough win at the end. Hocine Gaham (194-G/F-86) delivered 15 points for the winning side. Franck Tchoubaye (198-F-92) responded with 22 points for Cameroon.
Nigeria - Mozambique 83-47 Nigeria had no trouble paving their way into the quarterfinal stage. They raced past Mozambique in the eighthfinal clash. Alade Aminu (210-F/C-87, college: Georgia Tech, agency: Three Eye Sports) posted 14 points to lead the winners. Nigeria jumped to a 29:16 lead after ten minutes. They held Mozambique to only 8 points to build a 41:24 halftime advantage. Nigeria held their opponents to just 23 points in the second half and cruised to the victory. Al-Farouq Aminu (206-F-90, college: Wake Forest, agency: IAM Sports) and Olaseni Lawal (208-F/C-86, college: Wayne St., MI, agency: Three Eye Sports) had 10 points each for Nigeria. Augusto Matos (186-PG-90, agency: Slan Sports) answered with 14 points for Mozambique.
Cape Verde - Gabon 67-77 Gabon knocked down Cape Verde and stayed in the title hunt in Tunisia. Cape Verde entered the playoffs having won all three games at the preliminary round. Gabon at the same time had no wins at the AfroBasket so far. However Gabon managed to beat the odds. Therence Mayimba (201-F-95) scored 17 points to lead the winners. Cape Verde built a 41:39 halftime lead. They stretched the gap at 3-point mark at the final intermission. Gabon however responded with a strong 22:9 rally in the fourth frame and snatched a sensational victory. Lerry Essono Mve (199-F-92) had 16 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Mario Correia (189-G-78, college: Bryant) responded with 23 points for Cape Verde.
Senegal - Uganda 79-48 Senegal outgunned Uganda to seal the quarterfinal appearance. Gorgui Dieng (211-C-90, college: Louisville, agency: Wasserman Media) posted 23 points and 17 rebounds to carry Senegal to the victory. Senegal used a 20:9 run in the second frame to gain a 14-point halftime lead. Senegal unloaded 43 points in the second half and marched to the victory. Antoine Mendy (199-F-83, agency: GAgency) delivered 22 points for the winners. Stanley Ocitti (203-F/C-80, college: Binghamton, agency: R.H.Consultancy) responded with 16 points and 11 rebounds for Uganda.
Tunisia - Morocco 69-68 Tunisia survived an overtime thriller against Morocco to reach the quarterfinal stage at AfroBasket. Mourad El Mabrouk (194-SG-86) sank a late three-pointer in the overtime and sealed the victory for the hosts. Tunisia built an 8-point halftime lead. But Morocco fired 24 points in the third term to even things up 47. The teams traded baskets throughout the fourth quarter as the scoreboard read 56:56 at the end of regulation. Morocco spurred ahead in overtime but Mourad El Mabrouk sank a crucial three-pointer late in the overtime to propel Tunisia to the victory. Macram Ben Romdhane (204-PF-89, agency: 011 Sports) finished with 22 points and 10 rebounds, while Michael Roll (197-G-87, college: UCLA, agency: Romaior Sports) added 21 points for the winners. Soufiane Kourodu (211-C-85, agency: ANR Sports Management) responded with 19 points for Morocco.
Ivory Coast - Mali 57-76 Mali cruised into the AfroBasket quarterfinal stage. They knocked down Ivory Coast in the playoffs today. Boubakar Sidibe (205-C-94) scored 18 points to pace the winners. Mali recorded a 22:6 lead after the opening quarter. They boosted the gap at 28-point mark at the interval and coasted to the victory in the second half. Boubacar Moungoro (196-SF-94, agency: Relativity Sports) had 12 points for the winners. Mouloukou Souleyman Diabate (181-PG-87, agency: Beo Basket) responded with 18 points for Ivory Coast.
Angola - Central Africa 62-61 Yanick Moreira (211-C-91, college: SMU, agency: SIG) sank a jumper with 4 seconds left in regulation and Angola survived a tough challenge from Central Africa at the eighthfinal stage. Central Africa posted an 18:15 lead after ten minutes. Angola pulled ahead for a 30:29 halftime lead. They stretched the margin at 2-point mark at the final intermission. However Central Africa denied the deficit and pulled ahead for 61:60 lead after a layup from Grebongo. But Yanick Moreira stepped up for Angola in the dying seconds and sealed the victory. He finished with 16 points and 7 rebounds for Angola. Reggie Moore (203-PF-81, college: ORU) added 11 points for the winners. Max Kouguere (198-SF-87, agency: Triple Threat) responded with 23 points and 7 rebounds for Central Africa.
Egypt - Zimbabwe 102-62 Egypt fired past Zimbabwe to advance into the quarterfinal stage. Ehab Amin (190-G-95) scored 18 points to pace the winners. Egypt recorded a 23:12 lead after ten minutes. They stretched the gap at 20-point mark at the interval 49:29. Egypt unloaded 53 points in the second half and raced to the victory. Ibrahim El Gamal (190-SG-88) tossed in 17 ponts for the winners. Vitalis Chikoko (207-F/C-91, agency: LUMANI 10.7) responded with 17 points and 10 rebounds for Zimbabwe.
Eighthfinals are all set in Tunisia - Aug 25, 2015
Group B
Senegal - Angola 74-73 Antoine Mendy (199-F-83, agency: GAgency) tipped the ball in at the buzzer and Senegal escaped with a narrow victory over Angola in Group B action. Senegal therefore claimed 3-0 record on top of the ladder. Angola finished second at 2-1 record. Gorgui Dieng (211-C-90, college: Louisville, agency: Wasserman Media) stepped up with 24 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Angola jumped to an 18:14 lead after ten minutes. Senegal bounced back taking a 37:33 halftime lead. Angola stormed back in charge in the third period. They recorded a 59:50 advantage heading into the fourth quarter. But Senegal pulled within striking distance and Antoine Mendy delivered the key bucket to seal the win. He finished with 17 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Carlos Morais (200-G-85, agency: SIG) responded with 19 points and 5 rebounds for Angola. Braulio Morais (190-G-90) had 14 points in the loss.
Morocco - Mozambique 82-85 Mozambique claimed the first victory at the AfroBasket. They overcame Morocco for the first win in Group B. Pio Matos (185-G-90) scored 23 points to lead the winners. Morocco recorded a 29:19 lead after the first period. But Mozambique turned things round in the next quarters. They unloaded 66 points in the next periods and raced to the victory. Augusto Matos (186-PG-90, agency: Slan Sports) had 17 points for the winners. Soufiane Kourodu (211-C-85, agency: ANR Sports Management) responded with 21 points and 11 rebounds for Morocco.
Group D
Algeria - Ivory Coast 74-81 Ivory Coast clinched the second position in Group D. They edged Algeria for 2-1 record. Mouloukou Souleyman Diabate (181-PG-87, agency: Beo Basket) stepped up with 26 points and 6 assists to pace the winners. Algeria recorded a 42:37 halftime lead. They boosted the margin at 7-point mark at the final break. But Ivory Coast responded with a strong 28:14 rally in the fourth term and sealed the winning outcome. Didier Tape (197-F-81) had 15 points for Ivory Coast. Mohamed Harath (198-F-90) responded with 27 points and 14 rebounds for Algeria.
Zimbabwe - Cape Verde 65-76 Cape Verde recorded the third straight victory in Tunisia. They knocked down Zimbabwe to clinch the top position in Group D. Mario Correia (189-G-78, college: Bryant) and Jeffrey Xavier (189-PG-85, college: Providence, agency: You First) delivered 18 points apiece for the winners. Cape Verde accounted for a 38:36 halftime lead. Cape Verde went on a 24:16 rally in the third term to secure a 10-point lead at the final intermission. Cape Verde limited Zimbabwe to just 13 points in the fourth frame and raced to the win. Dimitry Akanda-Coronel (197-SG-92) notched 17 points for Cape Verde. Tatenda Maturure and Eric Banda (198-F-84) responded with 12 points apiece for Zimbabwe.
Results and Stats from Day 5 in Tunisia - Aug 24, 2015
Group A
Nigeria - Tunisia 59-70 Tunisia outgunned Nigeria for the third straight victory in Group A. Salah Mejri (217-C-86, agency: Comsport) stepped up with 24 points and 7 rebounds to lead the winners. Tunisia got to a flying start. They grabbed a 22:13 lead after ten minutes. Tunisia used a 20:12 run in the third term to record a comfortable 17-point lead at the final intermission. Nigeria narrowed the gap in the fourth term but could not avoid the defeat. Michael Roll (197-G-87, college: UCLA, agency: Romaior Sports) netted 16 points for the winners. Ben Uzoh (191-PG-88, college: Tulsa, agency: BDA Sports) responded with 13 points for Nigeria.
Central Africa - Uganda 60-56 Central Africa recorded the first victory at the tournament. They knocked down Uganda for 1-2 record in Group A. Destin Damachoua (184-G-86, college: New Orleans) scored 14 points for the winners. Uganda recorded a 32:28 halftime lead. Central Africa however responded with a strong 21:13 rally in the fourth frame and sealed the winning outcome. Max Kouguere (198-SF-87, agency: Triple Threat) netted 12 points in the victory. Brandon Sebirumbi (205-F-90, college: Furman, agency: Dynamics Global Management) answered with 15 points and 13 rebounds for Uganda.
Group C
Mali - Egypt 49-55 Egypt clinched the top position in Group C. They knocked down Mali to finish the preliminary round undefeated. Ramy Ibrahim (205-F/C-88) posted 12 points to lead the winners. Egypt got to a confident start. They registered a 28:20 halftime lead. Mali narrowed the deficit in the second half but could not avoid the defeat at the end. Assem Marei (206-F-92) and Amro Sherif (192-G-91) netted 9 points each for the winners. Boubacar Moungoro (196-SF-94, agency: Relativity Sports) and Sourata Cisse (196-G/F-86) chipped in 10 points each for Mali.
Cameroon - Gabon 93-67 Cameroon recorded the second victory in Group C. They beat Gabon for 2-1 record. Jeremy Nzeulie (187-SG-91, agency: BDA Sports) stepped up with 25 points to lead the winners. Cameroon accounted for a 35:30 halftime lead. Cameroon followed with a 35:15 rally in the fourth term to seal the victory. Franck Tchoubaye (198-F-92) delivered 15 points in the win. Francis Kobangoye (192-G-90) responded with 18 points for Gabon.
Results and Stats from Day 4 in Tunisia - Aug 23, 2015
Group B
Angola - Morocco 68-67 Angola nipped Morocco for the second straight victory in Group B. Edson Ndoniema (191-G-91) stepped off the bench to topscore with 11 points for Angola. Morocco jumped to a 23:15 lead after the opening quarter. Angola pulled within 2 points at halftime. Morocco boosted the gap at 5-point mark heading into the fourth frame. But Angola used an 18:12 run in the fourth term to seal the victory. Eduardo Mingas (200-F/C-79, agency: Court Side) and Carlos Morais (200-G-85, agency: SIG) delivered 9 points each for the winners. Abderrahim Najah (198-F/C-84) responded with 14 points and 6 rebounds for Morocco.
Mozambique - Senegal 76-86 Senegal registered the second victory in Tunisia. They fired past Mozambique in Group B action. Gorgui Dieng (211-C-90, college: Louisville, agency: Wasserman Media) posted 28 points, 18 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Senegal opened a 43:33 halftime lead. Mozambique knocked down 24 points in the third term to pull within 7 points. But Senegal responded with a 22:19 rally in the fourth quarter to ice the win. Mamadou Ndoye (190-PG-79, agency: Triton Sports) had 16 points for the winning side. Pio Matos responded with 18 points for Mozambique.
Group D
Cape Verde - Algeria 78-69 Cape Verde recorded the second straight victory in Tunisia. They held off Algeria to remain undefeated in Group D. Ivan Almeida (198-SF-89, college: Stonehill, agency: You First) posted 25 points and 7 rebounds in the victory. Cape Verde used a 30:12 run in the second quarter to secure a massive 19-point halftime lead. Algeria worked hard to return into the contest in the second half but Cape Verde hung on to secure the win. Jeffrey Xavier (189-PG-85, college: Providence, agency: You First) netted 24 points for the winners. Mehdi Cheriet (204-PF-87, college: San Diego St., agency: Fusion Sports) responded with 19 points for Algeria.
Ivory Coast - Zimbabwe 64-52 Ivory Coast recorded the first victory in Group D. They knocked down Zimbabwe for 1-1 record. Mouloukou Souleyman Diabate (181-PG-87, agency: Beo Basket) scored 17 points, issued 8 assists, made 6 steals and grabbed 5 rebounds for the winners. Ivory Coast recorded a 32:22 halftime lead. They went on a 16:11 rally in the fourth quarter to seal the victory. Didier Tape added 13 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Vitalis Chikoko (207-F/C-91, agency: LUMANI 10.7) responded with 17 points and 10 rebounds for Zimbabwe.
Results and Stats from Day 3 in Tunisia - Aug 22, 2015
Group A
Tunisia - Central Africa 68-52 Tunisia recorded the second victory in Group A. The hosts outgunned Central Africa behind 12 points each from Michael Roll (197-G-87, college: UCLA, agency: Romaior Sports) and Salah Mejri (217-C-86, agency: Comsport). The hosts surged ahead for a 30:19 halftime lead. Tunisia stretched the gap at 14-point mark at the final break and never looked back en route to the win. Amine Rzig (198-SF-80, agency: Agency) netted 10 points for the winners. Max Kouguere (198-SF-87, agency: Triple Threat) responded with 20 points and 7 rebounds for Central Africa.
Uganda - Nigeria 59-98 Nigeria overcame Uganda to celebrate the second straight victory in Tunisia. Chamberlain Oguchi (198-G/F-86, college: Illinois St., agency: Octagon Europe) stepped up with 30 points to lead the winners. Nigeria built a 48:30 halftime lead. They unloaded 32 points in the third term to clear off for good. Alade Aminu (210-F/C-87, college: Georgia Tech, agency: Three Eye Sports) added 14 points for the winners. Stephen Omony (198-G/F-79) responded with 20 points and 9 rebounds for Uganda.
Group C
Egypt - Cameroon 83-77 Egypt registered the second straight victory in Group C. They held off Cameroon in a tough battle. Haytham Kamal (206-C/F-87) posted 15 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Cameroon and Egypt were tied at 41 at halftime. Egypt knocked down 25 points in the third term to take a 4-point lead. They held Cameroon to just 15 points in the fourth quarter and sealed the winning outcome. Ibrahim El Gamal and Assem Marei (206-F-92) accounted for 13 points each for the winners. Jeremy Nzeulie (187-SG-91, agency: BDA Sports) responded with 19 points for Cameroon.
Gabon - Mali 54-78 Mali recorded the first victory at the AfroBasket. They knocked down Gabon for 1-1 record in Group C. Boubacar Moungoro (196-SF-94, agency: Relativity Sports) scored 13 points to lead the winners. Gabon recorded a 20:16 lead after ten minutes. But Mali responded with a strong 26:8 rally in the second frame to ensure a 42:28 halftime advantage. Mali stretched the margin at 27-point mark at the final intermission. Gabon notched 21 points in the fourth term but could not avoid the defeat. Waly Coulibaly (190-G-88) and Sourata Cisse (196-G/F-86) had 11 points each for the winners. Lerry Essono Mve (199-F-92) responded wtih 11 points and 9 rebounds for Gabon.
Results and Stats from Day 2 in Tunisia - Aug 20, 2015
Group B
Senegal - Morocco 76-71 Senegal recorded the first victory in Tunisia. They held off Morocco in a tough battle in Group B. Gorgui Dieng (211-C-90, college: Louisville, agency: Wasserman Media) stepped up with 24 points and 15 boards for the winners. Senegal used a 24:17 run in the third term to take a 7-point lead. Morocco narrowed the gap late in regulation but Senegal hung on to avoid the defeat. Antoine Mendy (199-F-83, agency: GAgency) and Mamadou Ndoye (190-PG-79, agency: Triton Sports) finished with 17 points each for the winners. Abdelhakim Zouita (200-F-86) responded with 27 points and 4 rebounds for Morocco.
Angola - Mozambique 84-72 Angola earned the opening victory in Group B. They held off Mozambique for 1-0 record in the standings. Carlos Morais (200-G-85, agency: SIG) scored 18 points for the winners. Mozambique recorded a 43:32 halftime lead. But Angola unloaded 29 points in the third term to spur ahead. Angola dropped 23 points in the fourth frame and iced the victory. Braulio Morais (190-G-90) had 11 points for the winners. Augusto Matos (186-PG-90, agency: Slan Sports) responded with 25 points for Mozambique. Helton Ubisse (196-C-95) netted 10 points in the loss.
Group D
Algeria - Zimbabwe 87-67 Algeria cruised past Zimbabwe for the opening victory in Tunisia. Mohamed Harath (198-F-90) scored 21 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to pace Algeria. Zimbabwe posted a 20:15 lead after ten minutes. Algeria pulled ahead in the second term for a 39:37 halftime lead. Algeria stretched the gap at 12-point mark heading into the fourth quarter. They dropped 21 points in the fourth term and sealed the victory. Samir Mekdad (188-PG-86, agency: Bemavocorp) had 17 points for the winners. Vitalis Chikoko (207-F/C-91, agency: LUMANI 10.7) and Tatenda Maturure (G/F-90) responded with 14 points each for Zimbabwe.
Ivory Coast - Cape Verde 56-76 Cape Verde got to a perfect start to their AfroBasket campaign. They knocked Ivory Coast in Group D. Jeffrey Xavier (189-PG-85, college: Providence, agency: You First) scored 19 points to lead the winning side. Cape Verde recorded a 47:22 halftime lead. Ivory Coast narrowed the gap in the second half but could not avoid the defeat. Dimitry Akanda-Coronel (197-SG-92) provided 15 points in the victory. Mouloukou Souleyman Diabate (181-PG-87, agency: Beo Basket) responded with 12 points and 8 rebounds for the losing side.
Results and Stats from Day 1 in Tunisia - Aug 19, 2015
Group A
Tunisia - Uganda 77-55 Tunisia got to the winning start of their home AfroBasket campaign. They held off Uganda in the opener. Macram Ben Romdhane (204-PF-89, agency: Prossin Sports Management Inc.) posted 24 points to lead the hosts. Tunisia built a 38:28 halftime lead. The home team sank 39 points in the second half and coasted to the victory. Salah Mejri (217-C-86, agency: Comsport) delivered 11 points and 10 rebounds in the win. Stanley Ocitti (203-F/C-80, college: Binghamton, agency: R.H.Consultancy) responded with 20 points for Uganda.
Nigeria - Central Africa 88-63 Nigeria victoriously opened their AfroBasket campaign. They knocked down Central Africa in Group A. Al-Farouq Aminu (206-F-90, college: Wake Forest, agency: IAM Sports) posted 15 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Nigeria piled up a 49:35 halftime lead. They went on a strong 39:28 second half rally to seal the victory. Chamberlain Oguchi (198-G/F-86, college: Illinois St., agency: Octagon Europe) tossed in 14 points for the winners. Destin Damachoua (184-G-86, college: New Orleans) responded with 15 points for Central Africa. Max Kouguere (198-SF-87, agency: Triple Threat) had 13 points in the loss.
Group C
Mali - Cameroon 56-70 Cameroon ensured the winning start to their AfroBasket campaign. They knocked down Mali in Tunisia in opener. Kenny Kadji (211-F/C-88, college: Miami, FL, agency: Agency) scored 17 points to lead the winners. Mali opened an 18:11 lead after ten minutes. But Cameroon responded with a strong 45:28 second half run to steal the victory. Jeremy Nzeulie (187-SG-91, agency: BDA Sports) posted 11 points for the winning side. Drissa Ballo (207-C-95) and Saounera responded with 11 points each for Mali.
Egypt - Gabon 96-49 Egypt got the first victory in the African Championship. They cruised past Gabon in the opener. Ibrahim El Gamal (190-SG-88) scored 14 points and grabbed 6 rebounds for the winners. Egypt raced to a 16:15 lead after ten minutes. They followed with a stunning 39:3 rally in the second frame to record a comfortable 37-point halftime lead. Egypt held Gabon to just 31 points in the second half and cruised to the victory. Ehab Amin and Oraby delivered 11 points each for Egypt. Freddy Obame (198-C-86, college: Md-E Shore) and Stephane Lasme (203-C-82, college: Massachusetts) responded with 9 points each for Gabon.
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