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FIBA World Cup: Egypt suffer defeat as Cote d’Ivoire win first game

It was contrasting results for the two other African teams—Egypt and Cote dIvoire—at this year’s FIBA World Cup, as the Pharoahs suffered a second defeat while the West Africans worked hard to get their first win at the tournament. Cote d'Ivoire, who were the runners-up at the 2021 FIBA AfroBasket, defeated Iran 71-69 in Jakarta, Indonesia, to go atop Group G with three points pending the...

FIBA World Cup: Egypt suffer huge opening defeat to Lithuania

by Ibikunle Salako

August 25, 2023

The second tie in Group D at this year’s FIBA World Cup saw Egypt lose 67-93 to Lithuania in their opening game at the Mall of Asia Arena in Manila, Philippines. The five-time AfroBasket champions were overpowered by the Lithuanians, led by New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas, who finished with a double-double of 15 points and 10 rebounds. Lithuania led right from the jump, finishing...

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