Micheal Afuwape
Mali - Nigeria 56-62
Nigeria emerged victorious with a 62-56 win over Mali, securing their first win in the tournament. Micheal Afuwape (185-PG-1998) led Nigeria with 16 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists, while Chinedu Chimbuo (197-F-1999) contributed 15 points and 8 rebounds. Ibe Agu (201-G-1997) added 10 points and 3 rebounds. Benke Diarouma (198-F-1995) scored 11 points and grabbed 6 rebounds for Mali.
Morocco - Rwanda 59-58
Morocco narrowly defeated Rwanda with a score of 59-58. Mohamed Choua (202-F/C-1992) led Morocco with 16 points and 6 rebounds, while Kevin Franceschi (193-G-1993, college: OKBU) added 11 points and 3 rebounds. Dieudonne Ndayisaba (201-SG-1996) scored 11 points and Jean Nshobozwa (193-G-1998) contributed 10 points and 4 rebounds for Rwanda.
Cameroon - Mozambique 65-71
Mozambique secured a 71-65 victory over Cameroon, thanks to a strong performance in the last quarter. Geremias Manjate (203-F/C-1998) led Mozambique with 16 points and 5 rebounds, followed by Elves Houana (193-PF-1987) with 14 points and 5 rebounds, and Augusto Matos (186-PG-1990) with 15 points and 4 rebounds. Jean Mouandjo (200-F-2003) recorded a double-double for Cameroon with 14 points and 11 rebounds, while Arnold Kome (195-F-1992) contributed 12 points and Cyrille Liale Keumoe (180-PG-1992) scored 11 points.
Ivory Coast - Gabon 66-52
In the game between Ivory Coast and Gabon, Ivory Coast secured a 66-52 victory, improving their record to 1-1 in the tournament. Ulrich Kra (186-G-1992) led Ivory Coast with 12 points and 6 rebounds, while Lionel Kouadio (192-G-2001) contributed 10 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists. Mike Fofana (206-F-1997, college: HSU, agency: One Motive Sports) added 11 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists, and Moussa Kone (203-F-1993, college: Hofstra, agency: Players Group) grabbed 10 rebounds. Farrel-Drexler Dimidimba (198-F-1998) scored 11 points, and Dolivitch Moupomo (1999) recorded 7 points and 13 rebounds for Gabon.
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