2021 AfroBasket Qualifiers: Cote d'Ivoire hold off Cameroon to stay perfect

Stephane Konate

Cote d'Ivoire - Cameroon 64-57

Cote d'Ivoire finished their 2021 AfroBasket Qualifiers campaign with a perfect record. They toppled Cameroon to claim the sixth straight win in Group C. Stephane Konate (191-SG-80) produced 12 points in the win.
Cameroon jumped off to a quick start. They grabbed a comfortable 17-5 lead after ten minutes. But Cote d'Ivoire picked up the tempo in the second quarter. They dropped 21 points to cut the deficit 26-29. Cameroon maintained the advantage throughout the third term. They entered the final period up by 4 points 47-43. But Cote d'Ivoire went on a strong 21-10 rally in the fourth stanza to snatch the victory. Deon Thompson (204-C-88, college: UNC, agency: BeoBasket) accounted for 11 points and 6 rebounds in the win. Williams Narace (201-F-97) replied with 13 points for Cameroon.


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