Headline: The Leopards Men Basketball of the DRC end the AfroCan Angola 2023 with flying colors
Introduction :
The 2nd edition of AfroCan Angola 2023 ended on a positive note for the Leopards Men Basketball of the DRC. Despite a defeat in the classification match (3rd and 4th place), the Congolese team can be proud of their career in this tournament. A look back at their performance and the players who distinguished themselves throughout the competition.
A remarkable journey:
The men’s Leopards have displayed a remarkable run throughout the AfroCan Angola 2023. With three wins out of five games played, the team led by Pierrot Ilunga has shown solid play and unwavering determination. Despite the disappointment of the defeat in the classification match, the Leopards were able to impose their style of play and compete with the best teams present during the tournament.
Brilliant individual performances:
Beyond the collective journey of the team, two Congolese players have particularly distinguished themselves throughout the AfroCan Angola 2023. They are Garmine Kande and Pitshou Manga Kambuy. With respectively 20 and 18 points scored in the last match, they were the main protagonists of the Congolese attack. Their skill and determination on the pitch were remarkable and helped to maintain the fighting spirit of the Leopards.
An honorable record:
Despite the disappointment of the defeat in the classification match, the DRC can be proud of its record during this second edition of AfroCan Angola. With a victory in the first edition in 2019, the Leopards confirm their place among the best African basketball teams. This tournament also made it possible to highlight the talent of Congolese players and to strengthen the visibility of Congolese basketball on the international scene.
Conclusion :
The DRC Men’s Basketball Leopards shone at AfroCan Angola 2023, despite losing in the classification match. Their remarkable career and the individual performances of players such as Garmine Kande and Pitshou Manga Kambuy have won the admiration and respect of basketball fans