The big teams continued their winning streaks week 4 in the 2007/2008 Ivory Coast
National league season.
In the female games, the new comers lost woefully: TIGERS BC lost 4: 70 to IVESTP;
STELLA BC lost 19: 107 to CSA; FBA lost 35 : 82 to ABC and OBC beat TBC Ermees 62 : 42
In the men category, ABC recorded their 4th straight victory by defeating highly rated GENERATION BC
46 : 39.
The big teams continued their winning streaks week 4 in the 2007/2008 Ivory Coast National league season.
In the female games, the new comers lost woefully: TIGERS BC lost 4: 70 to IVESTP; STELLA BC lost 19: 107 to CSA; FBA lost 35 : 82 to ABC and OBC beat TBC Ermees 62 : 42
In the men category, ABC recorded their 4th straight victory by defeating highly rated GENERATION BC 46 : 39. Other results were: AFRICA SPORTS 39 : 27 TBC Ermees; ZENITH 66 : 37 SEWE; OBC 57: 48 IVESTP; and EBY who just won just got promoted to the N1A lost to ASEC 51 :59
ABC Ladies suffered yet another set back last night at the hands of their rivals CSA in a game that was very entertaining right from the
start to the final buzzer.
The MTN Sponsored Red & White ladies took the lead right from 1st quarter till the last few seconds to the end of the game.
ABC Ladies suffered yet another set back last night at the hands of their rivals CSA in a game that was very entertaining right from the start to the final buzzer.
The MTN Sponsored Red & White ladies took the lead right from 1st quarter till the last few seconds to the end of the game. The score at the end of 1st quarter was 20 - 18, 2nd quarter 34 - 32, 3rd quarter 46 - 40 but with just 40 secs left, CSA came in a rush with spectacular display of skills and team work and took control of the game. ABC's last seconds attemt to recover was too late as the game ended 54 - 55 in favour of CSA.
In Another develpment, ABC men retaliated by beating ZENITH 60 - 53 in a game that saw the introduction of a new player ALI HACHOUCH (Guard 1.90cm, 85kg,) from Lebanon club WAFAA.
Results of other games: AFRICA SPORTS 59 IVESTP 56
The 2007/2008 league season in Ivory Coast started last week and the federation has promised a better organisation this season,
with the introduction of some new clubs into both the male and female categories.
Although the federation is yet to secure a major sponsor for the league, It has however, promised a better league season this year.
Towards the end of last year, the federation introduced a website www.fibb.
The 2007/2008 league season in Ivory Coast started last week and the federation has promised a better organisation this season, with the introduction of some new clubs into both the male and female categories. Although the federation is yet to secure a major sponsor for the league, It has however, promised a better league season this year.
Towards the end of last year, the federation introduced a website www.fibb.ci to better faciliate information sharing and overall image making for the federation. The present board lead by Pastor Kore Moise is working very hard to secure sponsorship for the league and also have a better organization.
The next Ivorian to play for a big school in the States is Charles Abouo.
The talented 6-4 guard/forward, who preps currently at well-known Brewster Prep on the east coast, signed a letter of intent to play the 2008-2009 season at Brigham Young University in Utah.
He started his high school-career in Logan,Utah so he is already known to the staff at BYU and the area as well.We wish this kid also a career in the Elephants-national team in the future and a great career on the collegiate-level.
The next Ivorian to play for a big school in the States is Charles Abouo. The talented 6-4 guard/forward, who preps currently at well-known Brewster Prep on the east coast, signed a letter of intent to play the 2008-2009 season at Brigham Young University in Utah. He started his high school-career in Logan,Utah so he is already known to the staff at BYU and the area as well.We wish this kid also a career in the Elephants-national team in the future and a great career on the collegiate-level. Charles : http://www.lhs.logan.k12.ut.us/sports/basketball/charles%20alone.jpg
Special 22nd Champions Cup for Men: Agosto is New Africa king, dethrone Petro
Primero De Agosto basketball club has at the weekend was crowned the new King of Africa club competition after beating arch rival, Petro Atletico basketball club in the grand finale of the 22nd FIBA Africa Champions Cup for men decided at the Cidadela Pavilion, Luanda, Angola by 61-53 point's victory.
Primero De Agosto basketball club has at the weekend was crowned the new King of Africa club competition after beating arch rival, Petro Atletico basketball club in the grand finale of the 22nd FIBA Africa Champions Cup for men decided at the Cidadela Pavilion, Luanda, Angola by 61-53 point's victory.
Agosto who lost to Petro in the 2006 edition of the Champions Cup in Lagos, Nigeria showed lots of determination to win the title which it did in grand style right from the group stage of the competition, the last on the calendar of the continental ruling body, FIBA Africa as it demolished team after team to set the stage for last Saturday final against Petro who signed up one of Agosto reliable players, Victor Muzadi in what was termed as the mother-of-all-transfer in the history of Angolan basketball.
The more determined Agosto took a comprehensive lead in the first three quarters (19-17, 14-08 and 14-12) leaving the fourth quarter to its opponent 16-14 points has it has ensure that victory has been sealed.
Abidjan Basketball Club put up a big fight to defeat Interclube in the position third and fourth position by 60-56 points.
Interclube took an early lead of 13-08 points in the first quarter but bow to the Ivorian in the second quarter by 16-13 points to end the first half with a 26-21 points lead, the Angolan side also rally to a third quarter win of 20-16 but again bowed to the superiority of ABC who put up a big showing for FIBA Africa zone-3 with a 20-10 points win in the last quarter to snatch victory at 60-56 points to finish third, while Nigeria Niger Potters finish the championship in fifth position with a 93-74 points win over APR of Rwanda.
Special 22nd Champions Cup for Men: ABC whitewash APR 81-37 to advance to last-4
2005 FIBA Africa Champions Cup for Men Abidjan Basketball Club Thursday at the Cidadela Pavilion in Luanda, Angola shove aside APR basketball club of Rwanda with a 44 points margin of 81-37 points strong win to book a place in the semi-finals billed for Friday in the 22nd edition of the continent's biggest club championship.
2005 FIBA Africa Champions Cup for Men Abidjan Basketball Club Thursday at the Cidadela Pavilion in Luanda, Angola shove aside APR basketball club of Rwanda with a 44 points margin of 81-37 points strong win to book a place in the semi-finals billed for Friday in the 22nd edition of the continent's biggest club championship.
The Ivorian who placed second in group-B behind reigning champion, Petro atletico basketball club of Angola put up a strong showing in the second quarter-final duel against the Rwandans who finished third in group-A.
The Ivorien champion led the floor in all four quarters with 23-10, 16-10, 1504 and 27-13 for a cummulative scoreline of 81-37 pounding of the hapless Rwandan side.
ABC Konate Stephane led the floor with 15 points and 7 steals, Nigeria import Kevin Ninmol Nanbam added 14 points while the duo of Diamah Allain and Gbott Celent contributing 10 points each with Dennis Ebikoro grabbing 8 solid rebound for the victorious side, APR Okwirry Daniel had his name on the scorer's sheet scoring 13 points.
Africa Champions Cup: ABC, Potters renew rivalry in finals
Two FIBA Africa Zone-3 qualifiers Nigeria's Niger Potters basketball club and Abidjan Basketball Club (A.B.C) will once again renew their rivalry in Angolan province of Huambo in group-B.
The two sides are drawn in the same group with defending champion, Petro Atletico basketball club of Angola who is ranked topped in the group which also have Stade Malien of Bamako, BC Onatra of Democratic Republic of Congo and Ferroviario Da Beira of Mozambique.
Two FIBA Africa Zone-3 qualifiers Nigeria's Niger Potters basketball club and Abidjan Basketball Club (A.B.C) will once again renew their rivalry in Angolan province of Huambo in group-B.
The two sides are drawn in the same group with defending champion, Petro Atletico basketball club of Angola who is ranked topped in the group which also have Stade Malien of Bamako, BC Onatra of Democratic Republic of Congo and Ferroviario Da Beira of Mozambique.
Group-A comprises two Angolan side, host Interclube and 2006 runner-up Primero De Agosto, the group also have A.P.R of Rwanda, ASPAC of Republic of Benin, M.B.C of Guinea and ASB Kauka of Democratic Republic of Congo making up the sixth team of the group with Cabinda as venue.
In a release from the Communications department of FIBA Africa Secretariat immediately after the draw was held Monday at Novotel in Abidjan (Cote d'ivoire) attracted Ivorian Honourable Minister for Youth, Sports & Leisure, Dagobert Banzio alongside FIBA Africa President and Secretary General, Prof. Alain Ekra and Dr Alphonse Bile.
The technical meeting of the final round of the last championship on the calendar of the continental ruling body for 2007 will hold December 11 in Luanda, Angola while hostilities will begin on December 13 through 22 with Cabinda hosting the classification matches aside playing host to group-A games just as the magnificent Cidadela gymnasium in Luanda host matches from the quarter-finals through the finals.
Africa Champions Cup for Men: Two Nigerian players, Ebikoro & Nambam join ABC
FIBA Africa Zone-3 qualifier and 2005 FIBA Africa Champions Cup for Men champion, Abidjan Basketball Club (A.B.C) is not leaving anything to chance in her quest to do well at the final round of the 22nd edition of the continent's most glamorous club championship - The Africa Champions Cup for Men with two Nigerian imports.
FIBA Africa Zone-3 qualifier and 2005 FIBA Africa Champions Cup for Men champion, Abidjan Basketball Club (A.B.C) is not leaving anything to chance in her quest to do well at the final round of the 22nd edition of the continent's most glamorous club championship - The Africa Champions Cup for Men with two Nigerian imports.
According to an impeccable source close to the Abidjan-based side, the management of the Ivorian league champion rose from a crucial meeting after the zone-3 qualifiers where the club lost to Nigeria's Niger Potters basketball club and resolve to strengthened the side ahead the final phase of the championship billed for Angola cities of Luanda, Huambo and Cabinda.
The two Nigerian recruited by the side for the big task ahead both played in the forward line, Dennis Ebikoro of Ebun Comets basketball club and Kevin Ninmol Nambam of Plateau Peaks basketball club and are bring wealth of experience to the side.
Ebikoro, who plays in the small forward and power forward position, is not new to the Champions Cup terrain as he has been through it with his Nigeria side in 2004 in Cairo, Egypt and during the 2006 qualifiers held in Abidjan while Nambam a centre has seen lots of top flight basketball actions in the past.
With the addition, A.B.C is said to be ready to challenge for honours against defending champion, Petro Atletico of Luanda and other top clubs who will be on parade from December 13 though 22 when hostilities began.
In the framework of the Development assistance to the African National Basketball federations the Secretary General of FIBA Africa, Dr. Alphonse Bile has made a priority since his taking office as head of the confederation in 2001, with the donation last Friday of 1030 balls to the Burkina Basketball Federation.
In the framework of the Development assistance to the African National Basketball federations the Secretary General of FIBA Africa, Dr. Alphonse Bile has made a priority since his taking office as head of the confederation in 2001, with the donation last Friday of 1030 balls to the Burkina Basketball Federation.
The donation ceremony took place in the conference room of the Ministry of Sports and Leisure in Ouagadougou with the country's Sports and Leisure Minister, Jean Pierre Palm in attendance.
The ball handling over was done by the Secretary General of FIBA Africa, Dr. Bile to the FIBA frica Zone-3 country led by its Vice-President Yameogo Souleymane and other guests.
FIBA Africa Secretary General says the donation are part of developing actions to African National Federations which started years ago and will be intensified.
Through these aids to FEBBA, FIBA Africa intends to promote and develop Basketball practice in Burkina Faso.
Program of assistance to the national Basketball federations in sports equipments launched by FIBA Africa is made annually and will extend to all African Basketball federations.
The programme which began in 2003 with 24 countries are part of the programme of assistance among which 15 have already received their balls and other form of assistance from the continent basketball ruling body.
About FIBA Africa
FIBA Africa (www.fiba-afrique.org) The African Basketball Confederation is the official governing body in charge of the management, the promotion and the development policy of basketball in Africa. FIBA Africa is an independent association with 53 national federations affiliated throughout Africa. It is the only recognized authority by the world International Basketball Federation (FIBA) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Its headquarter is in Cairo, Egypt and the secretariat General in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire. The President is Pr Alain EKRA and the Secretary General is Dr. Alphonse BILE
