Qualifiers: Recap of Group B and F action

Group B

Customs - ABC 56-53

Customs topped ABC to win the first game in Group B. The hosts took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But ABC won third quarter 18-15. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Customs forced 20 ABC turnovers. It was a great evening for Daniel Aryee (-83) who led his team to a victory scoring 11 points and 5 rebounds. Daniel Ayarna (-94) helped adding 11 points and 5 rebounds. The best for the losing side was guard Kouadio Kouadio (189-90) with 12 points and 9 rebounds and center Seguy Kraka (196-85) scored 7 points and 8 rebounds. ABC's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help.
Top scorers:
Customs: N.Quartey 11+4reb, D.Aryee 11+5reb+3ast, D.Ayarna 11+5reb, A.Alhassan 7+4reb+1ast, A.Samuel 7+3reb+1ast, J.Pappoe 6+7reb
ABC: G.Guede 12+3reb, K.Kouadio 12+9reb+1ast, K.Stephane 9+3reb+3ast, S.Kraka 7+8reb+1ast, F.Kone 5+1reb+5ast, A.Traore 2+1reb

Pythons - Aspac 58-60

Aspac rallied past Pythons to improve at 2-2 record. Pythons were trailing by 3 points at halftime but managed to get 2-point lead after three quarters before a 19-15 charge of Aspac, which allowed them to win the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was an exceptional evening for Nigerian center Ameh Ejeh (196-96) who led the winners and scored 8 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists. Point guard Bernard Lougbegnon (191-93) accounted for 11 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side. Aspac's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Forward John Bing (198-90) came up with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds and Emmanuel Paye (-99) added 7 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for Pythons in the defeat.
Top scorers:
Aspac: G.Ayi 20+1reb+1ast, B.Lougbegnon 11+6reb+5ast, E.Ameh 8+13reb+5ast, R.Adjado 8+5reb+3ast, S.Koffidjin 5+5reb+2ast, S.Sassou 5+1ast
Pythons: J.Bing 18+12reb+1ast, D.John 17+2reb+2ast, B.James 7+5reb, P.Emmanuel 7+11reb+5ast, A.Charles 4+3reb, K.Samuel 3+9reb+6ast

Group F

GNBC - Beau Vallon 92-67

The game was mostly controlled by GNBC. Beau Vallon was better in fourth quarter 25-19. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. GNBC forced 20 Beau Vallon turnovers. It was a good game for guard Constant Mandimbison (190-90) who led his team to a victory with 30 points. Solonirina Ramorasata (-89) contributed with 15 points for the winners. GNBC's coach felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Khris Bouchereau (-1) answered with 14 points and Jefferson N'Ganga (-76) added 7 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for Beau Vallon.
Top scorers:
GNBC: C.Mandimbison 30+4reb, S.Ramorasata 15+2reb, B.Razafimanantsoa 8, F.Mory 7+4reb+2ast, R.Andriantsara 6+3reb+1ast, E.Randriamampionona 6+5reb+1ast
Beau Vallon: B.Khris 14+3reb+3ast, N.Faisel 13+3reb+1ast, R.Childs 10+3reb+1ast, N.Jefferson 7+9reb+2ast, M.Aurelien 6+2reb+1ast, M.Stephen 5+4reb+1ast

Cobra - GNBC 63-86

The game was mostly controlled by GNBC. Cobra was better in fourth quarter 23-19. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. GNBC forced 20 Cobra turnovers. The best player for the winners was forward Elly Randriamampionona (198-96) who scored 22 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Francis Mory (-91) chipped in 12 points and 6 rebounds. Four GNBC players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Alex Lado (-95) who recorded 11 points and 6 rebounds and Stephen Rumudu (-93) added 11 points and 7 rebounds respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games.
Top scorers:
GNBC: E.Randriamampionona 22+7reb+4ast, C.Mandimbison 12+1reb, F.Mory 12+6reb+2ast, R.Andriantsara 11+4reb+2ast, F.Rakotonirina 7+9reb+2ast, R.Razafimanantsoa 7+1reb+1ast
Cobra: L.Alex 11+6reb+1ast, R.Stephen 11+7reb, A.Tony 9+5reb+1ast, L.Leek 8+7reb+1ast, M.Owen 7+1reb, M.Clement 7+8reb

Usoni - KPA 74-121

The game without a history. KPA led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. KPA shot 21 for 34 from the free-throw line, while Usoni only scored five points from the stripe. They also forced 23 Usoni turnovers and outrebounded them 67-35 including a 30-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. KPA looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was a good game for Job Ayodi (-90) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 11 rebounds. Ekiru Ereng (-96) contributed with 16 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Four KPA players scored in double figures. KPA's coach felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Soula El-Had (-89) answered with 33 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds and Hamid Said (-92) added 12 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Usoni.
Top scorers:
KPA: A.Job 24+11reb+3ast, W.Kennedy 19, E.Ekiru 16+6reb+2ast, N.Valentine 10+6reb+1ast, K.Oyugi 10+4reb+5ast, K.Michael 8+7reb+2ast
Usoni: E.Soula 33+5reb+3ast, S.Hamid 12+5reb+2ast, M.Daniel 8+3reb+1ast, D.Saindou 7+7reb+4ast, Y.Attoumane 6+9reb+4ast, A.Ahamadi 4+3reb

Cobra - Usoni 124-48

Cobra dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Usoni's 30. Cobra forced 24 Usoni turnovers and outrebounded them 54-33 including a 31-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists comparing to just 6 passes made by Usoni's players. It was a good game for Stephen Rumudu (-93) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Owen Makuei (-93) contributed with 24 points, 5 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Five Cobra players scored in double figures. Coach 's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Soula El-Had (-89) answered with 19 points and 5 rebounds and Hamid Said (-92) added 10 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Usoni.
Top scorers:
Cobra: M.Owen 24+4reb+5ast, R.Stephen 21+10reb+4ast, L.Alex 18+4reb, M.Malual 15+5reb+4ast, A.Tony 14+7reb+7ast, A.Lual 7+6reb+2ast
Usoni: E.Soula 19+5reb+2ast, S.Hamid 10+6reb, M.Daniel 7+7reb, Y.Attoumane 6+3reb+1ast, D.Saindou 4+3reb+1ast, A.Ahamadi 2+2reb



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