Jihad Benchlikha
Kenya - Morocco 46-55
Jihad Benchlikha (186-SG-1992) led Morocco with 14 points and 6 rebounds, while Mohamed Choua (202-F/C-1992) contributed 10 points, 10 rebounds, and 2 assists. Erick Mutoro (180-PG-1992) had 10 points and 2 assists, and Victor Bosire (175-PG-1988) added 7 points and 3 assists for Kenya. Kenya will face DR Congo in the semifinals.
Angola - Rwanda 63-73
In another matchup, Rwanda secured a victory with a final score of 73-63 against Angola. Jean Nshobozwa (193-G-1998) was the standout player for Rwanda, earning the MVP performance with 22 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists, and 6 steals. Furaha Cadeaux (203-F-1998) contributed 7 points and 12 rebounds, while Ntore Habimana (196-G-1997, college: Laurier) added 14 points and 4 assists. For Angola, Geovanne Kibinga (202-F-2000) scored 12 points and Braz Macachi (202-C-2001) recorded a double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds. Rwanda will now face Ivory Coast in the semifinals of the AfroCan tournament.
Tunisia - Ivory Coast 66-69
In a thrilling and closely contested match, Ivory Coast emerged as the winners with a final score of 69-66 against Tunisia. It was a game that went down to the wire, and Ivory Coast managed to secure the victory. Mike Fofana (206-F-1997, college: HSU, agency: One Motive Sports) led Ivory Coast with 19 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists, while Lionel Kouadio (192-G-2001) contributed 10 points and 5 rebounds. For Tunisia, Oussama Marnaoui (196-G-1999) had a strong performance with 18 points and 4 rebounds, and Mohamed Ochi (210-C/F-1999) added 10 points and 9 rebounds. With this win, Ivory Coast advances to the semifinals of the AfroCan tournament and will face Rwanda.
DR Congo - Nigeria 74-72
Evariste Shonganya (204-F/C-1992) had a strong performance with 20 points, 5 rebounds, and 9 assists, earning the MVP award for the game. Pitchou Kambuyi (208-C-1988) recorded an impressive double-double with 15 points and 15 rebounds. Kanyisola Odufuwa (192-G-2001) led Nigeria with 23 points, 5 rebounds, and 1 assist, and Chinedu Chimbuo (197-F-1999) contributed 12 points, 9 rebounds, and 2 assists. DR Congo will face Kenya in the semifinal matchup.
Tags : JIHAD BENCHLIKHA, AFROCAN BASKETBALL
