This week the five pre-Olympic qualifying tournaments for the 2024 Olympic Games take place. For the African continent, the tournament takes place in Lagosand the second day of the group stage was marked by the elimination of Nigeria, the host country and favorite to join Paris.
Beaten the day before by Senegal (93-87), Nigeria completely collapsed in the second half against Mali. While they were leading by nine points at halftime, and still by eight points at the start of the last quarter, the teammates of Chimezie Metu will collect a terrible 16-0!
On arrival, they lost 77-68 against the partners of the twins Fousseyni and Hassan Drame, authors each of 14 points. A second defeat, synonymous with elimination for Nigeria and qualification for Mali, and therefore Senegal, already winner of the Nigerians the day before. Mali and Senegal will face each other on Thursday with the challenge of 1st place in the group.
In the other group, it will be necessary to wait for the 3rd day, disputed this Wednesday, to know the two qualified for the semi-finals. Winner 104-74 of Guinea with 22 points and 11 assists from Jeremiah Hill, Cameroon will today challenge Tunisia, reigning African champions. The Cameroonians already have a foot in the semi-finals after their great success against Guinea, while Tunisia enters the competition.
