The men’s basketball Leopards in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) suffered a crushing defeat against the Atlas Lions of Morocco in the semi-final of the 2nd edition of the AfroCan, which takes place in Angola. The defending champions lost with a score of 69 to 76.
Despite resistance in the last quarters, the Leopards failed to overcome the gap created by the Moroccans in the first two quarters. The errors and haste of the Congolese team were exploited by their adversaries, who were able to take the advantage and win.
This defeat put an end to the hopes of the Congolese to win this competition for the second time. They will now have to settle for the classification match for 3rd place, in the hope of saving their honor.
It should be recalled that the DRC had brilliantly eliminated the Nigerian team, the D’Tigers, to qualify up to this stage.
This defeat is a blow for the Leopards and for their supporters who hoped to see their team triumph once again. Despite everything, they were able to show their talent and determination throughout the tournament.
Basketball in the DRC continues to grow and develop, and this experience at AfroCan will only strengthen the Congolese team. We will now have to focus on the next match and give the best to end the competition on a positive note.
In any case, the Leopards can be proud of their career and their representation of the DRC on the international scene. They have shown that they are a competitive and talented team, and they will be sure to bounce back and surpass themselves in the next challenges that await them.
This defeat should not overshadow the past and future achievements of the Congolese team. The Leopards have already proven their worth and will continue to do so in upcoming competitions.
May this experience serve as motivation for future efforts and may the Leopards continue to proudly represent the DRC on the international basketball scene. Their determination and talent are an inspiration to all basketball fans and players in the DRC