Morocco and Ivory Coast in battle for Gold

SEMIFINALS

Rwanda - Ivory Coast 71-74
In a highly competitive matchup, Ivory Coast emerged victorious with a 74-71 win over Rwanda. The game was closely contested throughout, but Ivory Coast's strong finish in the fourth quarter sealed their spot in the big final of AfroCan. Lionel Kouadio (192-G-2001) led the way for Ivory Coast with 19 points, 8 rebounds, and 2 assists. Camara Zamba (200-F-1998) also made significant contributions with 18 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 steals. For Rwanda, Dieudonne Ndayisaba (201-SG-1996) had an outstanding performance, scoring 24 points and grabbing 4 rebounds. Kendall Gray (208-C-1992, college: Delaware St.) recorded a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds, while William Robeyns (192-SG-1996) added 15 points and 3 rebounds. Despite Rwanda's efforts, Ivory Coast's resilience and performance down the stretch proved decisive in securing their place in the big final.

Morocco - DR Congo 76-69
In a crucial matchup, Morocco secured a significant victory against DR Congo, propelling them into the Big Finals of AfroCan 2023. Morocco had a strong first half, outscoring their opponents 43-31, which provided them with a comfortable margin heading into the second half. Mohamed Choua (202-F/C-1992) delivered an impressive performance for Morocco, contributing 11 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals. Soufiane Benhmine (192-G-1992) added 12 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists to the team's success. For DR Congo, Evariste Shonganya (204-F/C-1992) stood out with 21 points, 11 rebounds, and 4 assists. Pitchou Kambuyi (208-C-1988) also had a notable performance, recording 14 points and 13 rebounds.



Tags : LIONEL KOUADIO, AFROCAN BASKETBALL, IVORIAN NATIONAL TEAM