2024-07-02 11:33:55
AfroBasket 2021 qualifiers: Morocco loses to Egypt and leaves the {qualifications}
Alexandria – The Moroccan nationwide basketball staff conceded its third defeat in opposition to its Egyptian counterpart (76-99), Sunday night in Alexandria, as a part of the third day of group E of the AfroBasket 2021 qualifiers, the ultimate part of which is scheduled in Rwanda.
With this defeat, the nationwide staff is now eradicated from the {qualifications} of the African Cup of Nations, after rating final within the group standings with 3 factors.
The Moroccan staff dominated the primary interval of the match by scoring 22/21, however the Egyptian staff got here again through the second and third durations by profitable with a rating of 45/43 and 81/63.
The Moroccan choice had already misplaced its first two matches in opposition to Cape Verde (80/73) and Uganda (90/94).
Morocco has been current within the final ten editions of the African Basketball Cup of Nations. The Moroccan choice had achieved its finest end result within the 2017 version by ending in fourth place.
Regardless of the defeat, Moroccan nationwide staff coach Naoufal Uariachi expressed confidence in his gamers, stressing that they’ve all of the qualities and means to maneuver ahead.
In an announcement to the press, the coach defined that the accidents suffered by gamers, shortly earlier than the {qualifications}, made the duty tough for the nationwide staff.
2024-07-02 11:33:55