Mozambique's men's national basketball team secured its place in the second stage of qualification for Afrobasket-2025 after defeating South Africa in the playoffs held at the Maxaquene Pavilion. Despite a narrow 57-48 loss in the second game, Mozambique secured its passage thanks to the advantage gained in the first match, winning 62-50.<\/p>\n
The journey to victory began in the first quarter, where Elves Houana stood out by scoring 4 consecutive three-pointers, securing a 14-14 tie. In the second quarter, Az\u00e9nio Cossa took charge, reducing the deficit to just 3 points at halftime, demonstrating maturity beyond his years.<\/p>\n
After the break, Mozambique struggled, allowing South Africa to build a 14-point lead by the end of the third quarter. In the final period, Nilton Seifane led the team, scoring 6 consecutive points to tie the score, while Elves Houana hit a crucial three-pointer with just 17 seconds left in the game, securing Mozambique's passage to the next round.<\/p>\n
In terms of individual performance, Elves Houana led with 18 points and 5 rebounds, followed by Az\u00e9nio Cossa and Nilton Seifane, both with 8 points. For South Africa, Daniel Prinsloo and Samkelo Cele stood out with 15 and 19 points, respectively.<\/p>\n
With this victory, Mozambique joins South Sudan, Mali, and the Democratic Republic of Congo in the quest for a spot in the African Championship, seeking a return to a competition it hasn't participated in since 2017. The next phase will take place in November, at a location to be determined, and the Mozambican team is determined to continue its journey towards Afrobasket-2025.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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