Cote D’Ivoire men, women’s basketball teams qualify for FIBA Afrobasket tournaments

Cote D'Ivoire men, women's basketball teams qualify for FIBA Afrobasket tournaments

Mon, Jul 3, 2023

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By Mike Mbonye, Abidjan, Vote d’ Ivoire

COTE D’Ivoire defeated Nigeria, 74-65 to qualify for the finals of FIBA men’s AfroCan basketball tournament in Abidjan, Cote D’Ivoire.

The FIBA AfroCan tournament is for home-based basketball players who play for African clubs.

The Nigerian team did their best but were overwhelmed by Cote D,’Ivoire, backed by vociferous supporters.

Nigerian forward, Victor Eze, was outstanding in the game while point guard, Michael Daramola, provided all assists to the team.

Chinedu Chimbuo scored 15 points, while Victor Eze and team Captain Ibeabuchi Agu scored 10 points each.

– July 03, 2023 @ 11:06 GMT |

Tags: AfroCan basketball tournament Chinedu Chimbuo FIBA Ibeabuchi Agu Michael Daramola Mike Mbonye Victor Eze

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