Game-8 provide a more dramatic results as Swallows basketball club of Togo narrowly edged past NPA Pythons basketball club of Liberia by 60-58 points.
Putting behind them a one point deficit in the first quarter 14-15 points, Swallows rose back to take the second quarter 18-13 to go into the break by 32-28 points advantage.
Both sides ended the third quarter by 16-16 with Swallows losing the fourth quarter by 12-16 points to register its first win in the competition. The win is enough to move them to the fourth place on the standing.
Ferroviario Beira (D1) landed 30-year old Togolese ex-international guard Jimmy Williams (196-86, college: Alderson-Broaddus, WV). He has a double citizenship as he also holds American passport. Williams played most recently at Al Ahli in Qatari D1 league. In 12 games he was fourth best scorer with impressive 23.4ppg and recorded 6.8rpg, 2.3apg and 1.1spg last season. Among other achievements he won Morocco Throne Cup championship title in 2013. Williams received also Asia-Basket.com All-... [read more]
Ferroviario Beira (D1) landed 30-year old Togolese ex-international guard Jimmy Williams (196-86, college: Alderson-Broaddus, WV). He has a double citizenship as he also holds American passport. Williams played most recently at Al Ahli in Qatari D1 league. In 12 games he was fourth best scorer with impressive 23.4ppg and recorded 6.8rpg, 2.3apg and 1.1spg last season. Among other achievements he won Morocco Throne Cup championship title in 2013. Williams received also Asia-Basket.com All-Iraqi League Co-Guard of the Year award in 2015. He represented Togo at the African Championships in Madagascar five years ago. Williams is a very experienced player. He has played also professionally in Iran (Shahrdari Gorgan and Samen), Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Syria (Al Yarmouk), Tunisia (Tacapes), Mozambique (Desp.Maputo), Morocco (RSB Berkane), Iraq (Al Karkh), Libya (Ittihad) and Palestine (The Orthodox Club Ramallah and Ibdaa). Williams attended previously one of camps at Eurobasket Summer League on he way to pro basketball. He attended Alderson-Broaddus , WV until 2008 and it will be his ninth season in pro basketball.
Nigeria, Benin, Togo, Others Sign Basketball Pact - 2 Years ago
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The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) said it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Benin Republic, Togo, Niger and Burkina Faso on a regional development of basketball. The President of NBBF, Umar Tijjani told journalists in Abuja that the agreement was signed in Cotonou on April 9 and will result in the exchange of technical officials, coaches and referees [read more]
The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) said it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Benin Republic, Togo, Niger and Burkina Faso on a regional development of basketball. The President of NBBF, Umar Tijjani told journalists in Abuja that the agreement was signed in Cotonou on April 9 and will result in the exchange of technical officials, coaches and referees. He said it will also allow players in those countries to participate in prospect camps, clinics and tournaments across the region with ease of movement made possible by the West Africa road network. "We will give them invitation to attend camps and clinics. We are going to give them leadership and assist with sports kits, we will also exchange coaches and share experiences," Tijani said. He stressed that the MoU allows for their referees to attend league matches in Nigeria while also giving NBBF the right to send its own referees to the countries to attend league matches. "By so doing, we will expand our horizon and create jobs for our coaches," he noted. Courtesy of: dailytrust.com.ng
Samen Mash'had (Superleague) strengthened their roster with addition of 29-year old Togolese ex-international guard Jimmy Williams (196-86, college: Alderson-Broaddus, WV). He has a double citizenship as he also holds American passport. Williams played recently at Al Karkh in Iraqi Superleague. Part of last season he spent at Al Ahli (Premier League) in Saudi Arabia. Williams also played at Tacapes (D1) in Tunisian league that season. Great year indeed as he was awarded AfroBasket.com All... [read more]
Samen Mash'had (Superleague) strengthened their roster with addition of 29-year old Togolese ex-international guard Jimmy Williams (196-86, college: Alderson-Broaddus, WV). He has a double citizenship as he also holds American passport. Williams played recently at Al Karkh in Iraqi Superleague. Part of last season he spent at Al Ahli (Premier League) in Saudi Arabia. Williams also played at Tacapes (D1) in Tunisian league that season. Great year indeed as he was awarded AfroBasket.com All-Tunisian League Player of the Year, Guard of the Year and voted to 1st Team. The last (2013-14) summer he was tested by Shahrdari Gorgan. Williams won Morocco Throne Cup championship title in 2013. He also represented Togo at the African Championships in Madagascar four years ago. Williams is a very experienced player. He has played also professionally in Mexico (Cosmos), Qatar (Al Wakrah), Syria (Al Yarmouk), Mozambique (Desp.Maputo), Morocco (RSB Berkane), Libya (Ittihad) and Palestine (The Orthodox Club Ramallah and Ibdaa). Worth to mention Williams played also at Eurobasket Summer League, which helped him to get the job in pro basketball. He attended Alderson-Broaddus , WV until 2008 and it is his seventh season in pro basketball. The scouts decsribe him following way:
Combo/Guard Can play the one or two good long range, and mid range shooter. Smart player expose Great knowledge of the game. Have an all around game great rebounder for a guard, and have good court vision. Able to guard a one two or three. Also Able to create his own shot. Good one on one player, good at using screens, and can post smaller guards.
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