The men’s basketball Leopards of the DRC continue to impress at the 2nd edition of the Afrocan, Angola 2023. With their victory against the Mambas of Mozambique on the second day of the group stage, the Leopards validated their ticket for the quarter-finals of the competition.
In a close match, the Congolese Leopards showed their determination and their quality of play to take over their opponents. Despite a gap of two points against them at halftime, they were able to reverse the trend and win with a final score of 77-58.
This victory sends the Leopards directly to the quarter-finals, while Mozambique and Cameroon will have to play play-offs to try to qualify in turn. Congolese fans can be proud of their team, which continues to shine on the African basketball scene.
The Leopards have shown that they have the qualities necessary to go all the way in the competition. Their determination and their mastery of the game make them a team to watch closely in the next matches. The road to the 2023 Afrocan basketball title will be long, but the Leopards are ready to take on any challenge that comes their way.
It is important to remember that the DRC is the title holder of the 1ᵉ edition of the Afrocan, which took place in 2019 in Bamako, Mali. The Congolese team therefore has the experience and the confidence to go far in the competition.
The quarter-finals promise to be exciting, and many Leopards supporters will be cheering them on. We hope that the Congolese team will continue its momentum and offer us great performances in the rest of the Afrocan 2023