Round 8: Tigers lose to Fukash

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most important game in the last round took place in between third ranked South African Tigers (2-3) and sixth ranked DR Congolese Fukash (1-4) on Tuesday night. Tigers were defeated by Fukash in a tough game on the road 92-96. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Tigers. They outrebounded Tigers 56-40 including a 24-10 advantage in offensive rebounds. Fukash looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists. Rolly Nganga (201-1993) orchestrated the victory by scoring 29 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Swingman Djack Kabuya (201-1993) contributed with 20 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. American Billy Preston (209-1997, college: Kansas) replied with 25 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists for Tigers. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Fukash left bottom position moving up to fifth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Tigers at the other side keep the third position with three games lost. They share it with FAP and SLAC.
An interesting game for Egyptian Zamalek (5-0) which hosted in Cairo 3rd ranked Cameroonian FAP (2-3). Top-ranked Zamalek managed to get a 14-point victory 77-63. Worth to mention a great performance of Dominican-American point guard Edgar Sosa (190-1988, college: Louisville) who helped to win the game recording 27 points and Anas Mahmoud who added 9 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. Swingman Cedric Tsangue (194-1991) responded with 16 points and 9 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Undefeated Zamalek have an impressive five-game winning streak. Defending Egyptian champion maintains first position with 5-0 record. Defending Cameroonian champion FAP keeps the third place with three games lost. They share the position with SLAC and Cape Town T..
The game between second ranked Angolan P.Luanda (4-1) and 6th ranked DR Congolese Fukash (1-4) in Luanda on Monday ended with biggest points difference. P.Luanda outscored guests from 94-64. The winners were led by Yanick Moreira who scored that evening 17 points and 4 assists. Even a double-double of 12 points and 11 rebounds by Narcisse Ambanza did not help to save the game for Fukash. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Defending Angolan champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with US Monastir and REG. Fukash lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the fifth place with four games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams.

In the last game of round 8 Cobra was beaten by FAP on the road 71-64.

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P.Luanda - Fukash 94-64

The game between second ranked Angolan P.Luanda (4-1) and 6th ranked DR Congolese Fukash (1-4) in Luanda on Monday ended with biggest points difference. P.Luanda outscored guests from 94-64. P.Luanda forced 30 Fukash turnovers. Strangely Fukash outrebounded P.Luanda 45-30 including 33 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists comparing to just 16 passes made by Fukash's players. The winners were led by center Yanick Moreira (208-1991, college: SMU, agency: BeoBasket) who scored that evening 17 points and 4 assists and swingman Gerson Goncalves (193-1996) supported him with 14 points and 4 assists. Four P.Luanda players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 12 points and 11 rebounds by Canadian guard Narcisse Ambanza (188-1993, college: Winnipeg) did not help to save the game for Fukash. Forward Emmanuel Okorafor (206-2004) added 11 points and 10 rebounds for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Defending Angolan champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with US Monastir and REG. Fukash lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the fifth place with four games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams.
Top scorers:
P.Luanda: Y.Moreira 17+4reb+4ast, G.Goncalves 14+2reb+4ast, C.Morais 11+3reb+4ast, G.Domingos 10+3reb+3ast, A.Gakou 9+1reb+1ast, D.Thierry 9+4reb
Fukash: N.Ambanza 12+11reb+1ast, O.Emmanuel 11+10reb+2ast, E.Isungu 10+8reb+4ast, N.Rolly 9+2reb, K.Bobo 7+1ast, T.Jonathan 7+1ast

FAP - Cobra 71-64

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both third ranked Cameroonian FAP and 5th ranked South Sudanese Cobra had identical 1-3 record. This time FAP used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from 71-64 on Monday night. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when FAP made 9 blocks. The winners were led by American forward Deshaun Morman (193-1994, college: Towson) who scored that evening 16 points and 6 assists and Gabonese center Brice Eyaga (205-1998) supported him with 12 points and 7 rebounds. Four FAP players scored in double figures. FAP's coach used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 20 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists by American-South Sudanese guard Padiet Wang (193-1998, college: UCCS) did not help to save the game for Cobra. Australian-South Sudanese power forward Mayan Kiir (206-1998, college: CBC) added 22 points and 8 rebounds for the guests. Defending Cameroonian champion maintains third position with 2-3 record having just seven point less than leader Zamalek, which they share with SLAC and Cape Town T. Loser Cobra keeps the fifth place with four games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams.
Top scorers:
FAP: D.Morman 16+2reb+6ast, J.Almeida 13+3reb, E.Brice 12+7reb+1ast, A.Wangmene 10+7reb, T.Byers 7+8reb+1ast, K.Ulrich 6+3reb
Cobra: M.Kiir 22+8reb+2ast, P.Wang 20+7reb+7ast, D.David 10+5reb+1ast, W.Nyang 8+10reb, J.Harrington 3+3reb, D.Gatwang 1+2reb

Fukash - Cape Town T. 96-92

The most important game in the last round took place in between third ranked South African Tigers (2-3) and sixth ranked DR Congolese Fukash (1-4) on Tuesday night. Tigers were defeated by Fukash in a tough game on the road 92-96. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Tigers. They outrebounded Tigers 56-40 including a 24-10 advantage in offensive rebounds. Fukash looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists. Rolly Nganga (201-1993) orchestrated the victory by scoring 29 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Swingman Djack Kabuya (201-1993) contributed with a double-double by scoring 20 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. American Billy Preston (209-1997, college: Kansas) replied with 25 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and forward Pieter Prinsloo (208-1992, college: Marist) added 21 points and 11 rebounds in the effort for Tigers. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Fukash left bottom position moving up to fifth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Tigers at the other side keep the third position with three games lost. They share it with FAP and SLAC.
Top scorers:
Fukash: N.Rolly 29+8reb+5ast, K.Djack 20+10reb+6ast, N.Ambanza 17+4reb+9ast, O.Emmanuel 12+14reb+4ast, T.Jonathan 8+3reb+2ast, M.Jeremie 3+6reb+1ast
Cape Town T.: B.Preston 25+8reb+5ast, P.Prinsloo 21+11reb+2ast, E.Ganapamo 13+6reb+3ast, M.Kabongo 12+8reb+5ast, J.Artis 7+2reb, M.Diop 6+4reb

Zamalek - FAP 77-63

An interesting game for Egyptian Zamalek (5-0) which hosted in Cairo 3rd ranked Cameroonian FAP (2-3). Top-ranked Zamalek managed to get a 14-point victory 77-63. Worth to mention a great performance of Dominican-American point guard Edgar Sosa (190-1988, college: Louisville) who helped to win the game recording 27 points and center Anas Mahmoud (216-1995, college: Louisville) who added 9 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. Swingman Cedric Tsangue (194-1991) responded with 16 points and 9 rebounds and Gabonese center Brice Eyaga (205-1998) scored 17 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Zamalek have an impressive five-game winning streak. Defending Egyptian champion maintains first position with 5-0 record. Defending Cameroonian champion FAP keeps the third place with three games lost. They share the position with SLAC and Cape Town T..
Top scorers:
Zamalek: E.Sosa 27+2reb+2ast, I.Diogu 13+11reb, M.McKinney 10+5reb+5ast, A.Mahmoud 9+10reb+5ast, H.Omar 6+2reb+1ast, Y.Ahmed 6+3reb
FAP: E.Brice 17+8reb, C.Tsangue 16+9reb+1ast, J.Almeida 10+5reb, D.Morman 6+1reb+3ast, E.Akumenzoh 4+3reb+1ast, N.Yanis 4+2reb+1ast



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