Round 6: P.Luanda keep a leadership position

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Angolan P.Luanda as it allowed them to take a leadership position. P.Luanda smashed 6th ranked South Sudanese Cobra at home 92-56. P.Luanda dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Cobra's 30 and made 18-of-21 free shots (85.7 percent) during the game. P.Luanda forced 26 Cobra turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Cobra's players. The best player for the winners was forward Aboubakar Gakou (201-1997) who scored 17 points and 8 rebounds (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line). Center Yanick Moreira (208-1991, college: SMU, agency: BeoBasket) chipped in 14 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). At the other side the best for losing team was American-South Sudanese guard Padiet Wang (193-1998, college: UCCS) who recorded 15 points and 5 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Zamalek. Cobra at the other side dropped to the fourth place with two games lost. They share the position with Cape Town T.. Cobra will play next round against strong Tigers trying to get back on the winning streak. P.Luanda will try to continue on its current victory against third ranked FAP at home.
Undefeated Cameroonian FAP (1-1) recorded its first loss at the home court. Hosts were edged by fifth ranked South African Tigers (1-2) 73-70. It was a good game for Central African-French forward Evans Ganapamo (201-1994, college: PVAMU) who led his team to a victory with 24 points. Myck Kabongo contributed with 9 points, 6 rebounds and 12 assists for the winners. Swingman Cedric Tsangue (194-1991) replied with 16 points for FAP. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Tigers left bottom position moving up to fourth place, which they share with Cobra. Defending Cameroonian champion FAP keeps the third position with one game lost. Tigers will play against Cobra (#5) in the next round. FAP will play against the league's leader P.Luanda and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
South Sudanese Cobra can celebrate finally their first win this season after two consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat DR Congolese Fukash (0-2) 108-82 on Wednesday. Mayan Kiir had a double-double by scoring 24 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners. The best for the losing side was Rolly Nganga with 14 points. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Cobra (1-2) left bottom position moving up to fourth place, which they share with Cape Town T. Loser Fukash still closes the standings with two games lost. Cobra will meet at home Tigers (#4) in the next round. Fukash will play against the league's second-placed Zamalek and hopes to get finally their first victory.

In the last game of round 6 Zamalek crushed Cape Town T. in Cairo 101-77.

Group NILE

P.Luanda - Cobra 92-56

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Angolan P.Luanda as it allowed them to take a leadership position. P.Luanda smashed 6th ranked South Sudanese Cobra at home 92-56. P.Luanda dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Cobra's 30 and made 18-of-21 free shots (85.7 percent) during the game. P.Luanda forced 26 Cobra turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Cobra's players. The best player for the winners was forward Aboubakar Gakou (201-1997) who scored 17 points and 8 rebounds (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line). Center Yanick Moreira (208-1991, college: SMU, agency: BeoBasket) chipped in 14 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Four P.Luanda players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American-South Sudanese guard Padiet Wang (193-1998, college: UCCS) who recorded 15 points and 5 rebounds and Australian-South Sudanese power forward Mayan Kiir (206-1998, college: CBC) added 8 points and 6 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. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Zamalek. Cobra at the other side dropped to the fourth place with two games lost. They share the position with Cape Town T.. Cobra will play next round against strong Tigers trying to get back on the winning streak. P.Luanda will try to continue on its current victory against third ranked FAP at home.
Top scorers:
P.Luanda: A.Gakou 17+8reb, Y.Moreira 14+4reb+3ast, G.Goncalves 12+6ast, J.Lopes 10+5reb+2ast, C.Anderson 8+1reb, G.Domingos 7+1reb+2ast
Cobra: P.Wang 15+5reb+3ast, A.Samuel 9+3reb+1ast, M.Kiir 8+6reb+1ast, D.Gatwang 5+1reb+2ast, W.Nyang 5+5reb, M.Malual 5+1reb

Cape Town T. - Zamalek 77-101

There was no surprise in Cape Town where 5th ranked South African Tigers (1-2) were crushed by top-ranked Egyptian Zamalek (2-0) 101-77 on Tuesday. Zamalek outrebounded Tigers 44-31 including 31 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Tigers' players. Dominican-American point guard Edgar Sosa (190-1988, college: Louisville) scored 25 points and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and center Anas Mahmoud (216-1995, college: Louisville) chipped in 13 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) during the contest. The best for the losing side was American Billy Preston (209-1997, college: Kansas) with 26 points and 7 rebounds and DR Congolese-Canadian guard Myck Kabongo (190-1992, college: Texas) scored 13 points and 6 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Defending Egyptian champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with P.Luanda. Loser Tigers dropped to the fourth place with two games lost. They share the position with Cobra. Zamalek will meet Fukash (#6) in the next round where they are favorite. Tigers will play against Cobra and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Zamalek: E.Sosa 25+6reb+3ast, I.Diogu 18+4reb+2ast, M.McKinney 15+2reb+3ast, A.Mahmoud 13+11reb+5ast, E.Mohamed 12+3reb, H.Omar 5+2reb+3ast
Cape Town T.: B.Preston 26+7reb+2ast, E.Ganapamo 14+2reb+2ast, M.Kabongo 13+6reb+3ast, J.Artis 11+3reb+2ast, S.Nkosinathi 6+10reb, P.Prinsloo 5+2reb

Cobra - Fukash 108-82

South Sudanese Cobra can celebrate finally their first win this season after two consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat DR Congolese Fukash (0-2) 108-82 on Wednesday. Cobra looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Fukash's players. Australian-South Sudanese power forward Mayan Kiir (206-1998, college: CBC) had a double-double by scoring 24 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and American-South Sudanese guard Padiet Wang (193-1998, college: UCCS) chipped in 24 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists during the contest. Four Cobra players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Rolly Nganga (201-1993) with 14 points and forward Emmanuel Okorafor (206-2004) scored 8 points and 11 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Cobra (1-2) left bottom position moving up to fourth place, which they share with Cape Town T. Loser Fukash still closes the standings with two games lost. Cobra will meet at home Tigers (#4) in the next round. Fukash will play against the league's second-placed Zamalek and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Cobra: P.Wang 24+5reb+8ast, M.Kiir 24+11reb+4ast, W.Nyang 18+6reb+3ast, J.Harrington 14+3reb+4ast, D.David 9+1reb+2ast, L.Hampton 7+4reb+4ast
Fukash: N.Rolly 14+4reb+1ast, N.Ambanza 11+4reb+2ast, K.Bobo 11+2reb, E.Isungu 10+7reb+2ast, O.Emmanuel 8+11reb, M.Arsne 7+1reb+3ast

FAP - Cape Town T. 70-73

Undefeated Cameroonian FAP (1-1) recorded its first loss at the home court. Hosts were edged by fifth ranked South African Tigers (1-2) 73-70. Tigers forced 21 FAP turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. It was a good game for Central African-French forward Evans Ganapamo (201-1994, college: PVAMU) who led his team to a victory with 24 points. DR Congolese-Canadian guard Myck Kabongo (190-1992, college: Texas) contributed with 9 points, 6 rebounds and 12 assists for the winners. Swingman Cedric Tsangue (194-1991) replied with 16 points and center Alexis Wangmene (205-1989, college: Texas, agency: DC Sports) added 10 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for FAP. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Tigers left bottom position moving up to fourth place, which they share with Cobra. Defending Cameroonian champion FAP keeps the third position with one game lost. Tigers will play against Cobra (#5) in the next round. FAP will play against the league's leader P.Luanda and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Cape Town T.: E.Ganapamo 24+4reb+2ast, J.Artis 17+2reb+4ast, M.Kabongo 9+6reb+12ast, M.Benjamin 9+1reb, B.Preston 7+5reb, P.Prinsloo 2+2reb+2ast
FAP: C.Tsangue 16+2reb+2ast, E.Brice 10+7reb+2ast, A.Wangmene 10+7reb+2ast, T.Etienne 10+1reb+1ast, J.Almeida 9+7reb+1ast, T.Byers 6+6reb



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