This week's FIBA Africa Zone 7 Review takes us to three islands in the Indian Ocean. First, Madagascar has seen GNBC clinch a rare men's-women's double. Next, the Mauritius Basketball Federation has a new managing committee, while Reunion Island sees Club Omnisports de la Montagne and Tamponnaise BB top the rankings in Pools A and B.
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October 8, 2024
The men's and women's teams of Gendarmerie Nationale Basket Club (GNBC) achieved a historic double at the Madagascar N1A championships, joining the select group of teams to have won both titles in the same year.
Led by Elly Randriamampionona, who scored 33 points, the GNBC men successfully defended their title. They qualified for the Road to BAL after an intense final, won 78-72 against ASCUT of Toamasina. Elly Randriamampionona was named MVP of the men's tournament for his brilliant performance, and Jino Tsalefitra of MBC Atsinanana finished as the tournament's top scorer with a total of 182 points.
On the women's side, although the GNBC players had previously been dominated by those from MB2ALL, they took their revenge in an impressive style. The team led by Chine won their first title as Malagasy champions, beating their rivals 77-65. Tokiniaina Sambatrarimiora of GNBC was voted MVP of the women's tournament, and Lalaina Rasoanomenjanahary of ASCUT Atsinanana was crowned the tournament's top scorer with 139 points.
The Mauritius Basketball Federation (MBBF) has a new executive committee following the elective general meeting held on Saturday in Phoenix. This marks the end of seven years under the chairmanship of Hedley Han, whose mandate was dissolved by the General Assembly on 15 June. The 11 elected members will meet this week to designate their president and other key positions.
Philippe Boudou, chairman of the ad hoc committee tasked with organizing the elections, praised the work accomplished over the last three years and expressed his satisfaction at the smooth running of the ballot.
Stéphanie Soubanse-Hon Pin and Nadine Anseline received the most votes, with 22 each, followed by Sébastien Anne and Samuel Joseph (21 votes). The other elected members are Mario Soucient (19 votes), Josué Maguitte, Kasha Nuchadee, Ruddy Sylvie (17 votes), Reza Boyroo, Marc Tse Pen Ki (14 votes), and Allan Raisin (13 votes).
After three rounds of league action, the two groups in Réunion's top flight are well clear at the top.
In Group A, Club Omnisports de la Montagne are top of the table with seven points from three wins and one loss. Their latest victory (66-47) over Picks Basket La Possession has put them level on points with Saint Benoit BC and Sainte Marie BC. In Group B, La Tamponnaise Basketball is alone at the top of the table, with six points and three wins from three outings. Boa Basket Club and Saint Joseph Basket Club are just behind on 5 points.
[Photo/Imagery Courtesy of Malagasy Basketball Federation, Le Mauricien, and Club Omnisports de la Montagne]
