Your Weekly Dose of FIBA Africa Zone 4 News: This week, we bring you the latest from the Gabon Youzou Elite Basketball Championship, AfroBasket 2025 insights from the Central African Republic, Basketball Africa League action, and updates from Cameroon National Elite Championships. Stay tuned for the hottest basketball buzz!
Last Updated on
January 23, 2024
Elango Mbotona
Staff Writer
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.
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.
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.
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
