The FIBA Women’s Basketball Africa Championship 2023 has started with a bang for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Women’s Leopards. The Congolese team took on the formidable D-Tigress of Nigeria, defending champions, in a match held on Friday 28 July. Unfortunately, the Leopards ladies had to bow out with a score of 65-73.
The Congolese had a difficult start to the match, being largely dominated by the Nigerian team in every quarter. The D-Tigress showed their determination to retain their title and imposed their game against the Leopards ladies.
Despite this loss, the Women’s Leopards have no time to grieve as they will face Egypt in their next game, scheduled for Saturday July 29th. This is a real challenge for the Congolese, who will have to surpass themselves to obtain a victory and continue their journey in this competition.
The FIBA Women’s Basketball Africa Championship 2023 will run until August 5, giving participating teams the opportunity to showcase their talent and determination. The Ladies Leopards of the DRC will certainly be keen to make their country shine on the African scene and show that they can compete with the best teams on the continent.
In an ever more competitive sporting context, the Ladies Leopards benefit from the unwavering support of their Congolese supporters and all basketball lovers in the DRC. They all hope to see the women’s national team achieve great performances and wear the country’s colors high during this African championship.
In conclusion, despite losing to Nigeria’s D-Tigress, DRC’s Leopards Ladies Basketball continue their journey in the FIBA Africa Women’s Basketball Championship 2023. Expectations are high for the upcoming games, where the Congolese team will have the opportunity to redeem themselves and show their talent