This Saturday, August 30, the Stadium Joseph Kabila from the Cité Gecamines in Lubumbashi vibrated to the rhythm of the prosecution during the official launch of the 42nd Congo Basketball Cup. As of kick-off, the Espoir Generation team, champion of Haut-Katanga, imposed its law against the ASB Rehoboth in Kananga. Final final score: 59 to 33. A demonstration of force which confirms the status of favorite of Lushes in this national basketball DRC tournament.
From the first quarter, Génération Espoir marked the spirits by digging the gap (27-14). The seriousness and the application were there. How not to greet such a mastery? The second and third quarter-time confirmed the Katangian domination (10-07, 14-10), while the last act was locked on a severe 08-02. A collective performance which sends a clear message to all the other contenders for the title.
But the show did not stop there. The Lubumbashi stadium then hosted a highly anticipated shock: the remake of the last edition final between the ASB Makomeno City and the ASB CNSS, this time in the ladies. A harsh, intense duel where each possession became a fight. The score was evolving according to the attacks, nothing was acquired. And while the suspense reached its climax, 4 minutes 16 seconds from the end of the last quarter, the unthinkable occurs: total darkness on the parquet floor. The match is interrupted on a perfect parity score, 41-41. What a fate for this meeting!
This unexpected interruption leaves an unfinished taste, but also a huge expectation for the rest of the events. The National DRC Basketball Tournament is just beginning, and already, it promises its share of surprises and strong emotions. Generation Hope showed the way, but which will take up the challenge?
Appointment is given for the next matches of this Congo Basketball Cup, where passion, talent and determination will continue to express themselves on the grounds of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Article written by Miché Mikito
Source: Actualite.cd
