Basketball: The U20 Leopards of the DRC crush the Cheetahs of Benin at the Games of La Francophonie
As part of the IX Games of La Francophonie, the U20 Leopards women’s basketball team of the Democratic Republic of Congo achieved an exceptional performance by winning a resounding victory against the Benin Cheetahs. With a final score of 54 to 24, the Leopards U20 dominated each quarter of this meeting.
From the start of the match, the Congolese showed remarkable mastery by putting in place a solid defense and making numerous interceptions. Their rebounding game, both defensive and offensive, was very effective. In addition, the precision-executed three-point shots contributed to the clear domination of the U20 Leopards throughout the game.
This victory is of particular importance for the Congolese team, which had been eliminated in the quarter-finals by Madagascar. By winning against the Cheetahs of Benin, the Leopards U20 managed to achieve their goal of finishing at least in 5th place in the standings.
In another classification match, Romania also won against Congo Brazzaville, with a final score of 64 to 38. These results allow Romania to position themselves in 7th place in the classification, while Congo Brazzaville finishes in 8th position.
The final of this competition will oppose Senegal to Cameroon, while Lebanon and Madagascar will compete for the bronze medal. Basketball lovers can expect thrilling and suspenseful matches.
This performance of the U20 Leopards of the DRC demonstrates the talent and potential of Congolese players in the field of basketball. It is also a reflection of the team’s investment and hard work to achieve their goals. The Leopards U20 can be proud of their career and of this victory which positions them among the best teams in the competition.
Basketball in the DRC continues to progress and attract more and more attention. The exploits of the Leopards U20 team during the IX Games of La Francophonie only add to the growing reputation of this sport in the country. Hopefully this victory serves as an inspiration to young Congolese players and encourages the continued development of women’s basketball in the DRC.
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