ANG/TUN - Primeiro beat ESS 57 – 54 and captured its 4th trophy

SOUSSE (FIBA Africa Champions Cup) - Defending champion, Primeiro de Agosto retain the trophy today after beating Etoile du Sahel of Tunisia 57 – 54 in the grand final of the 23rd Africa Champions Cup for men played in Sousse, Tunisia.

Primeiro won the first quarter (15 – 11) but both teams ended the second 10 – 10 and Primeiro led 25 – 21 at the break. Primeiro won the third quarter (17 – 14) and despite Etoile du sahel won the last (19 – 15), Primiro de Agosto secured the victory and captured its fourth trophy.

Khanfir Maher of Etoile du Sahel was the best scorer of the game with 15 points while his teammate Braa Hamdi poured11 points.

Joaquim Gomez of Primeiro who recorded 14 points and 6 rebounds, was elected best player (MVP) of the tournament.

Khanfir Maher avec 15 points tandis que son coéquipier Braa Hamdi a inscrit 11 points.

Joaquim Gomez du Primeiro qui a réalisé 14 points et 6 rebonds, a été élu meilleur joueur (MVP) du tournoi.

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