Basketball: ABC make a good start to BAL 2023
ABC Fighters BAL 2023
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The opening game of the Sahara Conference of the Basketball African League 2023 between ABC Fighters and AS Douanes produced plenty of tension and nerves on Saturday 11 March 2023. The Ivorian side ABC Fighters eventually won this first battle against hosts AS Douanes by 76 to 70. For ABC Fighters, the aim was to stay on course for victory. For AS Douanes, the aim was to please the home fans, who turned out in numbers at the Dakar Arena. The standout performer in this game was Amadou Harouna. The former AS Sale star scored 25 points to help his team to victory. He also grabbed 7 rebounds with 2 steals, while Seydougou Fofana Santis also put in a big performance with 21 points. He added 8 rebounds and 1 steal to his stats as well. Next Tuesday, 14 March 2023, they play their second game against Rwanda Energy Group. A win would move them closer to their ultimate goal in this BAL Sahara Conference.
Sanh Séverin