Burundi pip Rwanda, both advance to the Final game

Guibert Nijimbere

Rwanda - Burundi 52:53

Burundi overcame Rwanda 53-52 in the last game of the Round Robin of the FIBA AfroCan Zone 5 Qualifiers. Both teams finished on top of the Standings and advanced to the Final where only one team will grab the ticket for the 2023 FIBA AfroCan to be held in Angola in July 8-16. Rwanda managed to win the first three quarters, however Burundi replied with a 14-6 surge to seal the win. Guibert Nijimbere (186-PG-1995) top-scored for the winners with 13 points and Oly Ndagijimana (210-C-1999) delivered 10. Jean Nshobozwa (193-G-1998) replied with 18 points in defeat.

Tags : GUIBERT NIJIMBERE, AFROCAN BASKETBALL