Senegal stepped onto the podium at 2017 AfroBasket. They fired past Morocco to capture Bronze medals. Mouhammad Faye (208-F-85, college: SMU) recorded 22 points and 7 rebounds in the victory. Morocco got to a quick start. They recorded an 18:10 lead ten minutes into the game. Senegal shifted the gear in the second term. They pulled within two points at halftime 31:33. Senegal used a 23:15 rally in the third term to surge ahead. Senegal held Morocco to just 14 points in the fourth period and raced to the victory. Gorgui Dieng (211-C-90, college: Louisville) notched 18 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side. Abderrahim Najah (198-F/C-84) replied with 17 points for Morocco. Soufiane Kourdou (211-C-85) and Abdelali Lahraichi (190-G/F-93) had 12 points each in the loss.
2017 AfroBasket: Tunisia dethrone Nigeria, clinch first Gold since 2011 - Sep 16, 2017
Tunisia - Nigeria 77:65
Tunisia are the new AfroBasket champions. They dethroned Nigeria in the exciting championship game in Tunis tonight. Ziyed Chennoufi (201-F-88) scored 19 points to lead the charge. Nigeria held the hosts to just 8 points in the opening frame to take a 6-point lead. Tunisia bounced back in the second period. They limited D'Tigers to 10 points to eke out a 25:24 halftime lead. Tunisia fuelled a 27:16 rally in the third term to clear off. They entered the final period up by 12 points. Tunisia protected the lead well throughout the fourth stanza. They drained 25 points and rallied to the triumph. Mourad El Mabrouk (194-SG-86) accounted 12 points, while Mohamed Hadidane (207-PF-86, agency: 011 Sports) added 11 points for the winners. Ikechukwu Diogu (204-C/F-83, college: Arizona St.) replied with 20 points and 10 rebounds for Nigeria. Ike Iroegbu (188-G-95) tossed in 17 points in the defeat.
2017 AfroBasket: Tunisia see off Morocco, march into Final - Sep 15, 2017
Tunisia - Morocco 60:52
Tunisia became the first AfroBasket finalists. The hosts rallied past Morocco in the first semifinal clash in Tunis. Mohamed Hadidane (207-PF-86, agency: 011 Sports) posted 22 points to lead the winners. Tunisia accumulated an 18:9 lead after the opening frame. Morocco narrowed the deficit in the second stanza. The visitors got within 3 points at the big break 30:27. The teams went neck and neck throughout the third term. Tunisia eked out a 47:44 lead at the final intermission. They though limited Morocco to just 8 points in the fourth quarter and got away with the victory. Radhouane Slimane (205-F-80) notched 11 points, while Mourad El Mabrouk (194-SG-86) had 10 points for the hosts. Abderrahim Najah (198-F/C-84) answered with 12 points and 9 rebounds for Morocco. John Wilkins (207-F/C-89, college: Illinois St., agency: Promotex) tossed in 10 points in the defeat.
2017 AfroBasket: Nigeria hand Senegal semifinal loss - Sep 15, 2017
Nigeria - Senegal 76:71
Nigeria continue their AfroBasket title defence. The defending champions beat Senegal in the semifinal clash tonight. Nigeria will try to repeat as champions in the title game versus Tunisia tomorrow. Bryant Mbamalu (191-SG-91, college: La-Lafayette) nailed 19 points and grabbed 7 boards to pace the winners. Nigeria eked out a 15:12 lead ten minutes into the game. They maintained the advantage throughout the second period. Nigeria accumulated a 34:29 halftime lead. D'Tigers stayed in front in the third period. Alex Nwora's crew arrived at the final break up by 7 points. Senegal dropped 26 points in the fourth stanza but could not avoid the loss as Nigeria drove to yet another AfroBasket Final. Ike Iroegbu (188-G-95) dropped 18 points, while Ikechukwu Diogu (204-C/F-83, college: Arizona St.) added 17 points and 14 rebounds in the win. Maurice Ndour (206-F-92, college: Ohio) and Gorgui Dieng (211-C-90, college: Louisville) answered with 14 points apiece in the defeat.
2017 AfroBasket: Nigeria fire past Cameroon, reach semifinals - Sep 14, 2017
Nigeria - Cameroon 106:91
Nigeria gained an early lead and never looked back en route to the victory over Cameroon in today's quarterfinal clash in Tunis. Ike Nwamu (196-G-93, college: UNLV) delivered 25 points and handed out 7 assists to lead the Tigers. Nigeria picked up the offensive tempo right from the start. They dropped 25 points in the first period to take a 7-point lead. Nigeria accumulated a 52:43 halftime lead. Cameroon reduced the deficit at 5 points at the final intermission. Nigeria unloaded though 31 points in the fourth term and iced the win. Ikechukwu Diogu (204-C/F-83, college: Arizona St.) tallied 28 points and 9 rebounds for Nigeria. Bryant Mbamalu (191-SG-91, college: La-Lafayette) added 22 points in the victory. Boris Mbala (185-G-96) answered with 32 points for Cameroon. Felix Bogmis (192-G-92) chipped in 25 points in the loss.
Morocco advanced into the semifinal stage at 2017 AfroBasket. They topped Egypt in the quarterfinal today. Mohamed Choua (202-F/C-92) notched 12 points and 15 rebounds to pace the winners. Egypt eked out a 16:13 lead ten minutes into the game. Morocco pulled in front in the second term. They established a 35:32 halftime lead. Egypt narrowed the deficit at a single point heading into the fourth frame. However Mohamed Choua stepped up for Morocco late in the game to secure the winning outcome. Zakaria El Masbahi (192-F/G-79) topscored with 17 points in the victory. Ibrahim El Gamal (189-SG-88) answered with 22 points for Egypt. Amr El Gendy (192-G-91) netted 11 points in the loss.
2017 AfroBasket: Tunisia overwhelm DR Congo - Sep 14, 2017
Tunisia - DR Congo 80:61
Tunisia clinched the AfroBasket semifinal berth. They cruised past DR Congo in the quarterfinal battle today. Makram Ben Romdhane (204-PF-89) stepped up with 22 points and 14 rebounds to pace the hosts. The teams went neck and neck throughout the first half. The scoreboard read 18:18 after ten minutes. Tunisia eked out a narrow 35:33 halftime advantage. However the hosts shifted the gear in the third term. They ignited a 27:12 rally to clear off. Tunisia held DR Congo to just 15 points in the fourth stanza to rally to a comfortable win. Mohamed Hadidane (207-PF-86, agency: 011 Sports) chipped in 17 points, while Mourad El Mabrouk (194-SG-86) had 14 points in the victory. Evariste Shonganya (204-F/C-92, agency: Promotex) answered with 19 points and 9 boards for DR Congo. Herve Kabasele (208-C-96) and Rolly Fula (198-F-93) tossed in 11 points each in the loss.
Senegal punched the AfroBasket semifinal ticket. They toppled Angola in the last quarterfinal game of the day in Tunis. Louis Adams (193-G-90) scored 11 points to pace the winers. Senegal eked out a narrow 19:16 lead ten minutes into the game. Angola though bounced right back. They went on a 21:15 run in the second term to secure a 37:34 halftime lead. The seesaw action continued in the second half. Senegal used a 17:8 run in the third period to regain a 6-point lead at the final intermission. Senegal boosted the lead at 8-point mark midway through the fourth stanza and held on to the advantage to rally to the win. Maurice Ndour (206-F-92, college: Ohio) and Clevin Hannah (179-PG-87, college: Wichita St.) chipped in 10 points apiece for Senegal. Leonel Paulo (197-F-89) notched 17 points for Angola. Felizardo Ambrosio (202-F-87) banked in 8 points in the defeat.
Mali - Ivory Coast 92-63 Mali crushed Ivory Coast but could not make it into the playoffs. Mahamadou Drame (188-SG-86) came up with 21 points to lead the winners. Mali accumulated a 51:28 halftime lead. They dominated after the big break cruising to a well-deserved win at the end. Papa Tandina (187-G-93) had 19 points in the victory. Tiegbe Bamba (204-F-91, college: Portland St.) responded with 13 points for Ivory Coast.
Nigeria - DR Congo 77-83 DR Congo celebrated the second victory in Group A. They shocked Nigeria behind 20 points from Evariste Shonganya (204-F/C-92, agency: Promotex). Nigeria accumulated a 37:34 halftime lead. They maintained the lead throughout the third term. But DR Congo turned the tables in the fourth quarter. They ignited a 31:22 run to snatch a narrow win at the end. Myck Kabongo (191-G-92, college: Texas) netted 17 points, issued 8 assists and grabbed 6 rebounds for the winners. Ikechukwu Diogu (204-C/F-83, college: Arizona St.) responded with 21 points and 7 rebounds for Nigeria.
Group B
Angola - Central Africa 66-44 Angola coasted past Central Africa to clinch the second position in Group B. Carlos Morais (200-G-85, agency: Duran International) scored 17 points to lead the winners. Angola used an 18:4 run in the second period to ensure a 14-point halftime lead. They held Central Africa to just 24 points in the second half to race to the win. Eduardo Mingas (200-F/C-79) tossed in 9 points for the winning side. Max Kouguere (198-SF-87) notched 14 points for Central Africa.
Morocco - Uganda 79-70 Morocco held off Uganda to finish the preliminary round undefeated. Mohamed Choua (202-F/C-92) and Abdelali Lahraichi (190-G/F-93) nailed 15 points each for the winners. Uganda led by three points at halftime 33:36. But Morocco went on a 20:16 run in the third term to eke out a narrow lead. They sparked a 26:18 rally in the fourth quarter to seal the win. Mustapha Khalifi had 13 points in the victory. Stanley Ocitti (203-F/C-80, college: Binghamton) and A'Darius Pegues (208-F-89, college: Campbellsville) had 11 points apiece in the loss.
Group C
Tunisia - Guinea 64-59 Tunisia clinched the third straight win at AfroBasket. They overcame Guinea to clinch the top position in Group C. Makram Ben Romdhane (204-PF-89) tossed in 12 points in the victory. Guinea enjoyed a 35:33 halftime lead. But Tunisia responded with a 19:9 run in the third term to surge ahead. Guinea pulled closer in the fourth quarter but could not avoid the loss. Mohamed Hadidane (207-PF-86, agency: 011 Sports) chipped in 11 points for the winning side. Daouda Conde (210-C-92) banked in 14 points for Guinea.
Rwanda - Cameroon 77-81 Cameroon overcame Rwanda for the second win in Group C. Arnaud-William Adala Moto (198-F-93, agency: Duran International) stepped up with 17 points and 8 rebounds to pace the winners. Rwanda accounted for a 22:18 lead ten minutes into the game. Cameroon bounced back with a 23:14 run in the second quarter. They stayed in charge throughout the second half. Cameroon sank 40 points after the long break to secure the victory. Mbala Benoit (200-F-95) notched 16 points and 15 rebounds in the win. Kenneth Gasana (195-G-84, college: Boise St.) netted 18 points and issued 7 assists for Rwanda.
Group D
Senegal - Mozambique 80-49 Senegal claimed the top position in Group D. They cruised past Mozambique to improve at 3-0 record. Gorgui Dieng (211-C-90, college: Louisville) and Djibril Thiam (208-G/F-86, college: Wyoming) accounted for 14 points each for the winners. Senegal recorded a 36:18 halftime lead. Senegal then poured in 30 points in the fourth quarter to rally to the victory. Helton Ubisse (201-C-95) netted 9 points for Mozambique.
Egypt - South Africa 70-51 Egypt overwhelmed South Africa to gain 2-1 record on top of Group D. Egypt opened the game on a strong 14:2 run. Egypt stayed in control throughout the reminder of the game and rolled to the victory. Amr El Gendy (192-G-91) tossed in 13 points for Egypt. Haytham Kamal (206-C/F-87) had 10 points in the victory. Pieter Prinsloo (208-F-92, college: Marist) answered with 11 points for South Africa.
Review of Day 2 in Tunis and Dakar - Sep 10, 2017
Group A
Mali - Nigeria 67-90 Nigeria secured the second straight win in Tunis. They cruised past Mali to stay perfect. Ike Nwamu (196-G-93, college: UNLV) recorded 22 points to lead the winners. Nigeria accumulated a 39:33 halftime lead. They dropped 51 points in the second half to ease to the victory. Ike Iroegbu (188-G-95) produced 18 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists in the win. Ibrahim Djambo (208-F-92, college: Hofstra) responded with 24 points and 7 rebounds for Mali.
Ivory Coast - DR Congo 60-81 DR Congo earned the first victory in Group A. They stormed past Ivory Coast to improve at 1-1 record. Myck Kabongo (191-G-92, college: Texas) scored 16 points, grabbed 8 rebounds and issued 5 assists for the winners. DR Congo grabbed an 18:10 lead ten minutes into the game. They followed with a 48:29 second half run to seal the victory. Maxi Munanga (185-G-93) and Pitchou Kambuy (201-F-98) provided 15 points each in the win. Didier Tape (197-F-81) netted 19 points for Ivory Coast.
Group B
Morocco - Angola 60-53 Morocco topped Angola for 2-0 record in Group B. Abderrahim Najah (198-F/C-84) delivered 18 points and 8 rebounds in the victory. Morocco grabbed a 25:22 halftime lead. They followed with a 20:15 run in the fourth quarter to ice the victory. Adil El Makssoud (193-G/F-85) netted 14 points and collected 9 rebounds for the winners. Reggie Moore (203-PF-81, college: ORU) replied with 13 points for Angola.
Uganda - Central Africa 54-57 Central Africa topped Uganda for 1-1 record in Group B. Max Kouguere (198-SF-87) chipped in 16 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in the win. Central Africa posted an 18:12 lead ten minutes into the game. Uganda cut the deficit at 2-point mark at the interval. Uganda erased the deficit and tied things up at 41 heading into the fourth quarter. Central Africa went on a 16:13 run in the final period to snatch the win. Johan Grebongo (204-F/C-94) produced 14 points and 9 rebounds in the victory. Robinson Odoch Opong (190-G-89, college: Rogers St.) replied with 15 points for Uganda.
Group C
Rwanda - Tunisia 60-78 Tunisia captured the second consecutive win in Group C. They outgunned Rwanda to remain perfect. Mohamed Hadidane (207-PF-86, agency: 011 Sports) scored 20 points and grabbed 8 rebounds to lead the charge. Tunisia ensured a 30:25 halftime lead. They sank 22 points in the third term to take an 8-point lead. Tunisia then ignited a 26:16 run in the fourth quarter to seal the win. Makram Ben Romdhane (204-PF-89) netted 15 points and grabbed 13 rebounds in the victory. Olivier Shyaka (197-G/F-95) replied with 17 points for Rwanda.
Cameroon - Guinea 96-54 Cameroon opened win count in Tunis. They cruised past Guinea for 1-1 record in Group C. Mbala Benoit (200-F-95) netted 24 points to lead the winners. Cameroon established a 51:26 halftime lead. Cameroon went on a 24:11 run in the third term to clear off for good. Felix Bogmis (192-G-92) tossed in 18 points for the winning side. Daouda Conde (210-C-92) had 15 points and 9 boards for Guinea.
Group D
Egypt - Senegal 52-87 Senegal coasted past Egypt to climb at 2-0 record on top of Group D. Gorgui Dieng (211-C-90, college: Louisville) and Cheikh Mbodj (208-C-87, college: Cincinnati, agency: Octagon Europe) scored 14 points each for the winners. Senegal dominated from start to finish. They recorded a 47:20 halftime lead. Senegal sank 40 points in the second half to coast to the victory. Youssou Ndoye (213-C-91, college: St.Bonaventure) netted 12 points for the winners. Ibrahim El Gamal (189-SG-88) and Ahmed Bakr (194-F/G-95) answered with 8 points each for Egypt.
South Africa - Mozambique 61-67 Mozambique outgunned South Africa for the first win in Group D. Helton Ubisse (201-C-95) delivered 13 points to lead the charge. Mozambique accounted for a 34:29 halftime lead. Mozambique followed with a 21:18 run in the fourth term to ice the win. David Canivete (193-F-89) tallied 12 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Pieter Prinsloo (208-F-92, college: Marist) banked in 15 points for South Africa.
Review of Day 1 in Tunis and Dakar - Sep 9, 2017
Group A
DR Congo - Mali 82-87 OT Mali prevailed against DR Congo in overtime. Mahamadou Kante (192-G-92) stepped up with 22 points and 6 steals to pace the winners. Mali recorded a 34:23 halftime advantage. DR Congo however unloaded 48 points in the second half to force overtime. Mali bounced back unleashing 16 points in the extra period and snatching the win. Ibrahim Djambo (208-F-92, college: Hofstra) netted 16 points for the winners. Herve Kabasele (208-C-96) provided 25 points and 8 rebounds for DR Congo.
Nigeria - Ivory Coast 78-77 Nigeria survived a tough challenge from Ivory Coast before eking out a narrow one-point victory. Ikechukwu Diogu (204-C/F-83, college: Arizona St.) posted 31 points and 8 rebounds to lead the winners. Nigeria enjoyed a 42:33 halftime lead. Ivory Coast took over in the second half. They pulled within striking distance late in regulation but Nigeria hung on to snatch a tough win. Ike Iroegbu (188-G-95) netted 15 points in the victory. Salim Kone (92) and Didier Tape (197-F-81) responded with 12 points each for Ivory Coast.
Group B
Central Africa - Morocco 66-76 Morocco claimed the first win in Group B. They topped Central Africa in the opener. Five players scored in double digits for the winners. John Wilkins (207-F/C-89, college: Illinois St., agency: Promotex) delivered 15 points in the victory. Central Africa recorded a 33:30 halftime lead. Morocco went on a 24:12 run in the third term to secure a 9-point lead. They added 22 points in the fourth frame to ensure the win. Abdelali Lahraichi (190-G/F-93) had 11 points in the victory. Max Kouguere (198-SF-87) replied with 12 points for Central Africa.
Angola - Uganda 94-89 OT Angola held off Uganda in overtime to open win count at AfroBasket. Carlos Morais (200-G-85, agency: Duran International) tallied 21 points to lead the charge. Uganda jumped to a 44:29 halftime lead. But Uganda stepped on the gas in the second half. They erupted for 55 points in the second half and sent the game into overtime. However Angola overwhelmed Uganda in the extra period to ensure the first win at the tournament. Yanick Moreira (211-C-91, college: SMU) had 13 points for Angola. Robinson Odoch Opong (190-G-89, college: Rogers St.) netted 23 points and grabbed 7 rebounds for Uganda.
Group C
Tunisia - Cameroon 68-51 Ziyed Chennoufi (201-F-88) scored 16 points to lead Tunisia past Cameroon. Tunisia trailed by 3 points at the interval 28:31. But Tunisia used a 13:10 run in the third quarter to even things up at the final break. Tunisia fueled a 27:10 run in the fourth quarter to ice the win. Makran Ben Romdhane had 14 points and 13 rebounds for Tunisia. Mbala Benoit (178-PG-95) answered with 15 points for Cameroon.
Guinea - Rwanda 55-75 Rwanda outgunned Guinea for the first win at the championship. Kami Kabangu (203-C-84) notched 20 points to lead the winning effort. Guinea enjoyed an 11:7 lead after ten minutes. But Rwanda erased the deficit in the next two quarters. They claimed a 43:41 lead heading into the fourth quarter. Rwanda unloaded 32 points in the final period and got away with the win. Hamza Ruhezamihigo (193-F/G-85) produced 13 points and 10 rebounds for Rwanda. Cedric Mansare (198-F-85) answered with 18 points and 8 boards for Guinea.
Group D
Mozambique - Egypt 47-75 Egypt cruised past Mozambique behind 14 points and 8 boards from Haytham Kamal (206-C/F-87). Egypt registered a 33:22 halftime lead. They went on an 18:10 run in the third quarter to secure a 19-point lead at the final break. Egypt sank 24 points in the fourth stanza to race to the win. Ibrahim El Gamal (189-SG-88) and Moustafa Almekawy (204-F/C-94) delivered 13 points each in the victory. Helton Ubisse (201-C-95) posted 9 points for Mozambique.
Senegal - South Africa 83-44 Gorgui Dieng (211-C-90, college: Louisville) nailed 16 points to pace Senegal past South Africa in the opener. Senegal piled up a 42:18 halftime advantage. They controlled the tempo throughout the second half and cruised to the victory. Mouhammad Faye (208-F-85, college: SMU) notched 15 points in the win. Pieter Prinsloo (208-F-92, college: Marist) replied with 11 points for South Africa.
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