Morocco clinched AfroCan title

3rd Place

DR Congo - Rwanda 73-82
In the Bronze Medal Game, Rwanda emerged victorious with a score of 82-73 against DR Congo. Dieudonne Ndayisaba (201-SG-1996) led Rwanda's scoring with 22 points, supported by Jean Nshobozwa (193-G-1998) with 15 points. Garmine Kande (205-C/F-1999) contributed 20 points for DR Congo, while Pitchou Kambuyi (208-C-1988) recorded a double-double with 18 points and 13 rebounds. Rwanda secured the bronze medal, while DR Congo finished in fourth place.

5-6 Place

Kenya - Tunisia 59-67
Tunisia emerged victorious in the 5th place game against Kenya, winning with a final score of 67-59. Jawhar Jawadi (189-F-1997) led Tunisia's offense with 19 points, while Achref Gannouni (194-SG-1997) contributed 10 points and 5 rebounds. Firas Lahiani (201-F-1991) added 18 points and 6 rebounds. For Kenya, Derrick Ogechi (190-G-1998) scored 12 points, Bramel Mwombe (208-C-1998) recorded 11 points and 7 rebounds, and Griffin Wisyuba (174-G-1985) grabbed 8 rebounds. With this win, Tunisia finishes the tournament on a positive note, securing 5th place.

7-8 Place

Nigeria - Angola 69-72
In the 7th place game, Angola defeated Nigeria by a narrow margin of 72-69. Glofate Buiamba (197-PF-1999) led Angola's scoring efforts with 16 points and 7 rebounds, while Geovanne Kibinga (202-F-2000) added 15 points. For Nigeria, Ibe Agu (201-G-1997) contributed 13 points and 2 steals, and Wisdom Anyaoha (196-F-1998) recorded 11 points and 4 rebounds. With this victory, Angola secured 7th place in the tournament.

FINAL

Morocco - Ivory Coast 78-76
In the Final Game, Morocco narrowly defeated Ivory Coast with a score of 78-76 to claim the gold medal. Mohamed Choua (202-F/C-1992) delivered an outstanding performance with 13 points and 15 rebounds, earning the MVP award for his 25 index. Kevin Franceschi (193-G-1993, college: OKBU) contributed 14 points and 5 rebounds, and Soufiane Kourdou (208-C-1985) added 13 points and 7 rebounds for Morocco. For Ivory Coast, Camara Zamba (200-F-1998) led the scoring with 19 points and 7 rebounds, followed by Sire Dieng (178-G-1994) with 16 points and Lionel Kouadio (192-G-2001) with 15 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists. Despite Ivory Coast's strong comeback in the final quarter, Morocco remained composed and secured the championship title.



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