Zone 4 Weekly Review: 23/01/2024

FIBA Africa Zone 4 Weekly News

Gabon's Youzou Elite Basketball Championship

Game day 3 at the Gabon Youzou Elite Basketball Championship saw LPJNM (Lycee Janvier Nguema Mboumba) secure a narrow victory over GSBC ELITE with a final score of 80-79. In another intense matchup, Owendo 70 dominated against Gladiators, emerging victorious with a score of 88-75. Guided by the esteemed coach Fabrice Nollet, the Owendo 70 club strategically outplayed their opponents to clinch the win.

Central African Republic

The Central African Republic Basketball Federation has outlined its plans for 2024. In February, the federation aims to host its General Assembly and participate in the qualifiers for AfroBasket 2025. Additionally, they plan to conduct clinics for referees, advance renovations at the Martin Ngoko centre, and support Bangui Sporting Club for their participation in the forthcoming Basketball Africa League season.

Cameroon National Elite Women's Championships

The National Elite Women’s Championship tipped off last weekend, on January 20th and 21st, 2024, in Douala. The initial two days showcased the opening games with eight qualified female teams, marking an exhilarating start to the season. Here are the results from the first two days of play:

Day One

As Keep The Dream 57 - 84 Daniel Battiston BC
FAP 73 – 38 Ecole de Basket
Onyx 39 – 89 University of Douala
Overdose 79 – 52 United Ladies

Day Two

As Keep The Dream 57 – 29 Ecole de Basket
Onyx 68 – 39 United Ladies

In a highly anticipated match, the five-time champions, Overdose Up Station, faced off against the University of Douala in a closely contested game that ultimately saw Overdose emerge victorious with a final score of 76-70. Wrapping up the action on day two, FAP experienced a setback against Daniel Battiston BC, losing 56-67.

Cameroon National Elite Men's Championships

The National Elite Men’s Championship is set to start on Saturday, January 27th, and Sunday, January 28th, 2024, marking the initial two days of play. The participating teams include:

FAP Basketball Men

BEAC Basketball

Kadji Sports Academy

Douala Firebirds

Ecole De Basket Men

FCBC Basketball

Alph Basketball

Falcons De Biyem-Assi