Your Weekly Dose of FIBA Africa Zone 4 News: The latest highlights and updates from the Gabon Cup and Cameroon’s National Elite Men's Championship with the MVP award ceremony.
Last Updated on
April 1, 2024
Elango Mbotona
Staff Writer
The pursuit for the David Nzoubou and Albertine Owono Trophies commenced on March 25th, with the Lycée National Léon Mba arena,in Libreville, serving as the battleground for the 2024 Gabon Cup. In the men’s tournament, 14 teams are vying for the Gabon Cup across four pools, while the women’s competition features eight teams divided into two pools, each aiming for victory.
The defending men’s cup champions, Espoir BC de l’Estuaire, entered the fray with a decisive 60-42 win against New Angel du Woleu Ntem. In another matchup, Cas 1987 de l’Estuaire faced a tough battle against Moanda Basketball du Haut-Ogooué, ultimately succumbing to a narrow 65-66 defeat.
March 24th, 2024, marked the 10th day of intense action in the National Elite Men’s Championship, hosted in Douala, Cameroon’s economic hub. Eight thrilling games were played on days 9 and 10, making it a special occasion in the Elite Men’s Championship.
This day also hosted the prestigious award ceremony honouring the top scorers from day one to day nine of the 2024 Elite Men’s Championship. Unlike previous seasons where one player dominated, this year brought surprises as each day unveiled a new leading scorer. It highlighted the dedication of the young players, emphasising their commitment to rigorous practice sessions.
ALPH 69 - 72 Ecole
Nekty James Amassoka (ALPH)
26 Points / 20 Rebounds
Fap 72 - 74 Firebirds
Dan Scott Edjenguele (Firebirds)
24 Points / 5 Assists
Falcons 66 - 87 FAP
Lerry Essono (FAP)
17 Points / 8 Rebounds / 7 Assists
Fap 65 - 63 Beac
Georges Martin Ngon (Beac)
20 Points / 11 Rebounds / 4 Assists
Fcbc 74 - 75 Falcons
Dieudonné Dodiga (Falcons)
20 Points / 5 Rebounds / 2 Assists
Beac 81 - 75 KSA
Arnold Eyadi (Beac)
28 Points / 3 Rebounds / 3 Assists
Firebirds 62 - 56 Alph
Paul Durant Njipbouong (Firebirds)
16 Points / 25 Rebounds / 2 Assists
Fap 89 - 62 Falcons
Valentin Lele (FAP)
21 Points / 9 Rebounds / 2 Assists
Ecole 78 - 61 Falcons
Jacques Albert Dika (Ecole)
17 Points / 4 Rebounds / 2 Assists
[Image/Photography Credit: FECA Basket, FEGA Basket]
