Dieudonne Ndizeye
Mozambique - Rwanda 62-73
Rwanda secured a 73-62 victory over Mozambique. Dieudonne Ndayisaba (201-SG-1996) led the scoring for Rwanda with 16 points and 5 rebounds, while William Robeyns (192-SG-1996) contributed 15 points and Ntore Habimana (196-G-1997, college: Laurier) added 14 points and 4 assists. Augusto Matos (186-PG-1990) led Mozambique with 12 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists, while Baggio Chimonzo (178-PG-1992) contributed 10 points and 3 rebounds. Rwanda advanced to the quarterfinals, where they will face Angola.
Nigeria - Gabon 71-55
Nigeria emerged victorious with a 71-55 win over Gabon. Nine players from Nigeria contributed points in the game, demonstrating their balanced scoring attack. Ibe Agu led the scoring with 13 points, supported by Kanyisola Odufuwa (192-G-2001) with 12 points and 4 rebounds. Farrel-Drexler Dimidimba (198-F-1998) led Gabon with 12 points and 9 rebounds, while Lerry Essono (199-F-1992) added 8 points and 6 rebounds. Nigeria advanced to the next stage of the knockout phase, where they will face DR Congo.
Ivory Coast - Mali 72-58
Ivory Coast emerged victorious with a 72-58 win over Mali. Mike Fofana (206-F-1997, college: HSU, agency: One Motive Sports) led the scoring for Ivory Coast with 16 points and 4 rebounds, while Sekpeou Ouinsou (200-G/F-1996) recorded 8 points and 12 rebounds. N'Faly Kanoute (187-F-1996) led Mali with 8 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists, while Abdramane Kanoute (196-G-2004) contributed 9 points and 2 rebounds, and Ibrahima Diallo (208-F-1998, college: Manhattan) grabbed 8 rebounds. Ivory Coast advanced to the knockout phase of AfroCan, where they will face Tunis.
Morocco - Cameroon 78-50
Morocco secured a convincing 78-50 victory over Cameroon in their matchup. Soufiane Benhmine (192-G-1992) and Kevin Franceschi (193-G-1993, college: OKBU) led the scoring for Morocco, each contributing 13 points, with Benhmine adding 4 rebounds and 2 assists, and Franceschi recording 5 rebounds and 4 steals. Arnold Kome (195-F-1992) stood out for Cameroon with 18 points and 3 rebounds. With this win, Morocco advanced to the quarterfinals, where they will face Kenya.
Tags : DIEUDONNE NDAYISABA, AFROCAN BASKETBALL
