Your Weekly Dose of FIBA Africa Zone 7 News: The latest highlights and developments from Guinea, Mali and Senegal.
Last Updated on
April 10, 2024
Ahmed El-Mansour
Staff Writer
International Guinean shooting guard Fatoumata Jallow (1.70 m, 26 years old) has inked a deal with FAP Basketball of Cameroon for the rest of the 2023-2024 season. Following her team's quarterfinal finish at AfroBasket 2023 with the Guinean national squad, she sets her sights on clinching the Cameroon championship title and securing a spot in the AWBL, scheduled for December 2024 in Morocco.
Mali's Sika Koné receives two new nominations. Following her three nominations in EuroLeague Women, she is once again a contender for two titles in LF Endesa, Spain's women's championship. Koné is up for the LF Endesa MVP and Best Inside Player awards.
AS Police secured victory in their duel against AS Commune with an inspired performance from Boubacar Diarra, who scored 22 points, leading them to a 64-54 win. Following suit, the AS Police women's team also emerged triumphant with a 53-47 victory over Mandé.
ASC Ville de Dakar asserted their dominance over Bopp in a commanding display on Sunday during the latest fixture of the championship. The Dakar municipal team showcased their prowess, securing a comfortable victory with a final scoreline of 66-32. The match, which was the concluding event of Day 9, saw ASC Ville de Dakar exhibit exceptional teamwork and skill, leaving Bopp struggling to keep up. Boubacar Diarra led the scoring for ASC Ville de Dakar with an impressive 22 points.
On the women's side of the competition, Université de Dakar delivered a stellar performance against Mbour BC, emerging victorious with an impressive margin of 74-30. The Université de Dakar team demonstrated their superiority throughout the game, displaying formidable offensive and defensive capabilities that Mbour BC found challenging to counter.
Meanwhile, Jeanne d'Arc faced off against GBA in a closely contested matchup. Despite a spirited effort from GBA, Jeanne d'Arc emerged triumphant with a final score of 66-50. Kadidia Maïga and Aïssatou Fall played pivotal roles for Jeanne d'Arc, each contributing 14 points to secure the win against Codou Diop and her teammates, who fought valiantly throughout the game.
[Photo Credit: FIBA, FÉDÉRATION MALIENNE DE BASKETBALL & FÉDÉRATION SÉNÉGALAISE DE BASKETBALL]
