Most successful club on the continent, Primeiro de Agosto made it two straight wins with a 70-64 win over Rwanda Energy Group Basketball Club (REG) on Saturday to advance to the Elite 8 of the maiden edition of the FIBA Africa Basketball League. Islando Manuel (192-F-91) led the way with a game high 26 points and eight rebounds while Manny Queza came off the bench to score 10 points and four asst in 19 minutes. Agosto had a slow start in the first quarter (13-19) and were poor on shooting from the arc converting just 7/29 from the deep with Manuel scoring 4 of 8 of his three pointers. Two REG players finished in double figures, Olivier Shyaka (197-PF-95) 15 points and Engelbert Beleck recorded a double-double 12 points and 10 rebounds. Rwanda international Kenny Gasana had 11 boards and was 1 point short of a double-double, he scored 9 points in 36 minutes. 8-time champions Agosto becomes the first team to qualify to the Elite 8 with a game to spare. They will play Ferroviaro de Beira who are already out of the competition on Sunday. Beira lost their second game in a row to host Al Ahly after dominating the first half of the game. The Mozambicans could have recorded their first win but surrendered their lead with 56 seconds left in the third quarter. The host took a two point lead heading to the last quarter and also limited Beira to just 17 points in the fourth (24-17). Following a slow start, Reginald Holmes (193-G-87, college: Morgan St.) scored a game high 23 points, five rebounds and three steals for Al Ahly. Ramy Gunady added 15 points and four asst, Deuce Bello (192-G-92, college: E.Tenn.St.) scored 11 points, Mohamed Abouelnar had 11 points, five rebounds and seven asst to go with it. The 2016 champions shook off the early scare to win their first game 86-77 against Ferroviaro de Beira and a chance to remain in the competition. Robinson Opong had a team high 20 points, 13 rebounds and 4 of 9 from the arc. Other players who had double figures: Elves Houana 13, Helton Ubisse 12 points and nine rebounds while Ivan Machave contributed 11 points from the bench. Al Ahly will face REG as the two teams hope to pick the second slot in Group C while Beira take on Primeiro Agosto on Sunday. Courtesy of: aclsports.com
AfroLeague2019: Final four set to happen in Luanda - 1 day ago
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The final stage of the first edition of the Africa Basketball League (AfroLeague), now dubbed Final Four, will take place in May in Luanda, the vice chairman of the Angolan Basketball Federation (FAB), Benjamim Romano, has confirmed. Four teams will be participating in the final event of the newly-reformulated African Champion Clubs Cup, which started early this year with the participation of 16 teams (now dubbed Elite-8) [read more]
The final stage of the first edition of the Africa Basketball League (AfroLeague), now dubbed Final Four, will take place in May in Luanda, the vice chairman of the Angolan Basketball Federation (FAB), Benjamim Romano, has confirmed. Four teams will be participating in the final event of the newly-reformulated African Champion Clubs Cup, which started early this year with the participation of 16 teams (now dubbed Elite-8). The date of the Final Four event has not been announced yet, but it is believed that it might kick off in the third week of May. The teams that are qualified for the Final Four bout are the following: 1 de Agosto (Angola), Smouha Sporting Club (Egypt), Association Sportive Sale (Morocco) and Jeunesse Sportive Kairouanaise (Tunisia). The competition will take place in the round robin system (one leg). AS Sale of Morocco are the defending champions, while Angola's Primeiro de Agosto are the most titled squad. Courtesy of: angop.ao
Edmir Lucas selected the top Angolan playing abroad in last week's games - 10 days ago
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Traditionally, every week we bring you a list of the top performances of Angolans who are currently playing abroad. This week's number one is former international guard Edmir Lucas (191-93). He could not help London CR (14-10) in their last game. Despite Lucas' very good performance London CR lost 78-86 on the road to the second-ranked Leicester Riders.
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EDMIR LUCAS
Traditionally, every week we bring you a list of the top performances of Angolans who are currently playing abroad.
#1. This week's number one is former international guard Edmir Lucas (191-93, currently plays in United Kingdom). He could not help London CR (14-10) in their last game. Despite Lucas' very good performance London CR lost 78-86 on the road to the second-ranked Leicester Riders.
He was the top scorer with 19 points. Lucas also added 3 assists in 29 minutes on the court.
Lucas has relatively good stats this year: 10.5ppg, 2.8rpg, 2.6apg, 2FGP: 53.1%, 3FGP: 44.2% and FT: 63.6% in 21 games he played so far.
He has a dual citizenship: Portuguese and Angolan.
Former Desportivo 1. De Agosto Luanda starter played for the Angolan senior national team two years ago.
#2. Second place goes to former international forward Antonio Monteiro (204-89, currently plays in Portugal). Monteiro contributed to a FC Porto's victory against the second-ranked Benfica (22-5) 84-79 in the Portuguese LPB last Sunday.
He scored 9 points and grabbed 7 rebounds.
It was the game of the round between two top 3 ranked teams in group Places 1-6. FC Porto (21-6) is placed third.
It was his team's eighth consecutive victory in a row.
This season Monteiro averages: 4.6ppg, 4.7rpg, 2FGP: 47.4%, 3FGP: 31.0% and FT: 47.8%.
He is another player who holds two passports: Angolan and Portuguese.
Despite Monteiro played previously for the Portuguese U20 national team, he played also for the Angolan national team in 2014.
#3. The Angolan player who performed third best last week abroad was an international center Yanick Moreira (211-91, college: SMU, currently plays in Italy). Moreira was not able to help Virtus Bologna in their game against Banco di Srd (13-12) in the Italian Serie A. It was not his best game last Sunday.
Moreira scored only 3 points in 11 minutes.
Virtus Bologna was badly defeated 90-72 in Sassari by the higher-ranked (#9) Banco di Srd.
This year Moreira's overall stats are: 7.6ppg, 6.4rpg, 2FGP: 59.0%(36-61) and FT: 52.2% in 11 games.
He is also a member of the Angolan senior national team.
#4. Center Valdelicio Joaquim (208-90, agency: Duran International, college: Hawaii, currently plays in France) was not able to secure a victory for Quimper UJAP (9-16) in their last game on Friday. Despite Joaquim's very good performance Quimper UJAP was edged 90-87 in Bischwiller by the much higher-ranked Gries/Oberhoffen (#7).
He recorded a double-double by scoring 23 points and getting 11 rebounds.
This season Joaquim has relatively solid stats: 13.8ppg and 7.6rpg.
He used to play for the Angolan national team
back in 2017.
#5. International forward Julio De Assis (203-92, also represented by Duran International, currently plays in Spain) led Univ.Burgos to a victory over the third-ranked Pas Pielagos (19-5) 76-70 in the Spanish EBA (fourth division) last Saturday.
De Assis was MVP of the game. He recorded 17 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists and made 3 blocks in 38 minutes.
It was the game of the round between two top 3 ranked teams in Group A-A. CB Universidad de Burgos (21-3) is placed second.
It was his team's fifth consecutive victory in a row.
There are only two games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game will be critical.
De Assis has individually a very good year with high stats. He averages: 20.4ppg, 7.9rpg, 2.4apg and 1.2spg in 22 games.
De Assis has both Angolan and Spanish nationalities.
He plays currently for the Angolan national team.
#6. An experienced forward Jose Miguel (185-85, currently plays in Portugal) helped Electrico FC win their game against the leader Ginasio (13-13) 80-75 in the Portuguese Proliga (second division) on Saturday night.
Miguel scored 13 points and added 3 passes.
Electrico FC (11-14) is placed fourth in Group B.
There are only two games left until the end of the Second Stage. So now every game is very crucial.
It's Miguel's first season with the team.
His total stats this year are: 9.0ppg, 3.9rpg, 1.1apg and 1.1spg.
Miguel is a former university international player as he played for the Angolan team twelve years ago.
The list of other players, who all have Angolan passport but never been selected to any of Angolan national teams:
#1. Experienced Benedito Suca (196-F-84, currently plays in Portugal) led Academia to a victory over the sixth-ranked Sampaense (13-13) 64-53 in the Portuguese Proliga (second division) in Sunday night's game.
He was the best player in that game. Suca scored 17 points and grabbed 8 rebounds in 34 minutes.
Academia do Lumiar Lisboa (19-7) is placed third in Group A.
There are only two games left until the end of the Second Stage. So now every game will be critical.
Suca is one of the most experienced players in a team as it's his eighth year in Academia's roster.
He has reliable stats this season: 13.9ppg, 6.3rpg and 1.3apg in 26 games he played so far.
#2.Fernando Mussongo (198-F-96, currently plays in Switzerland) managed to help Lugano Tigers to win against the fifth-ranked Starwings (0-2) 87-86 in the Swiss SBL last Saturday.
Mussongo scored only 4 points.
Lugano Tigers (3-0) are placed first in Places 7-11 group.
So far his team won all three games in the Second Stage.
They will play only one more game in the Second Stage. And now that game is very crucial.
Mussongo's total stats this season are: 2.7ppg and 2.6rpg.
He has a dual citizenship: Angolan and Swiss.
#3.Edson Ferreira (183-G-86, currently plays in Portugal) contributed to a Electrico FC's victory against the leader Ginasio (13-13) 80-75 in the Portuguese Proliga (second division) on Saturday night.
Ferreira scored only 2 points in 8 minutes on the court.
Electrico FC (11-14) is placed fourth in Group B.
There are only two games left until the end of the Second Stage.
This year Ferreira's total stats are: 4.6ppg, 2.5rpg and 2.1apg in 21 games.
Primeiro de Agosto advance to last four - 12 days ago
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Eight time champions Primeiro de Agosto became the first team to advance to the last four of the FIBA Africa Basketball League following their 74-57 win over compatriot Petro Atletico de Luanda on Friday at the Pavilhao Multiusos de Luanda in Angola. Agosto continued from where they left off two weeks ago where they beat Petro Atletico 70-57 on their home court as they led 23-13 at the end of the first quarter. Petro Atletico went into the game needing to overturn a 13-point deficit but A... [read more]
Eight time champions Primeiro de Agosto became the first team to advance to the last four of the FIBA Africa Basketball League following their 74-57 win over compatriot Petro Atletico de Luanda on Friday at the Pavilhao Multiusos de Luanda in Angola. Agosto continued from where they left off two weeks ago where they beat Petro Atletico 70-57 on their home court as they led 23-13 at the end of the first quarter. Petro Atletico went into the game needing to overturn a 13-point deficit but Agosto took over the driving seat. Atletico reduced the deficit to 5 points (36-31) heading to the break after they outscored Agosto 18-13 in the second quarter. Agosto however led with as many as 19 points midway into the third quarter and never looked back. Felizardo Ambrosio (202-F-87) finished with a game high 20 points and 80% from the free throw line. Islando Manuel (192-F-91) and Eduardo Mingas (200-F/C-79) had 14 points each. Manuel made 2/2 from the deep while 40 year old Mingas was influential had both ends of the floor adding seven rebounds. Emmanuel Quezada (188-PG-85, college: USF) was one short of a double-double adding 11 points, nine assists, seven rebounds, and two steals for Agosto. Petro Atletico made just 8 three pointers out of 41 attempts made in the game and 13/22 from the line. Carlos Morais (200-G-85, agency: Duran International) had 14 points while Leonel Paulo (197-F-89) added 11 points for Petro Atletico. Agosto closed the two game series with a 144-114 win on aggregate and will face the winner between Smouha and Al Ahly in the final four in May while Petro Atletico end their FIBA ABL campaign with a 2-3 record. Courtesy of: aclsports.com
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