Kenya’s Morans shock Angola to qualify for Afrobasket

Tylor Ongwae produced the clutch shot as Kenya pulled off a shock 74-73 win over 11-time African champions Angola to qualify for the 2021 Afrobasket Championship Finals set for Kigali, Rwanda.

Prior to the Saturday win Kenya had recorded a defeat of 69-51 against five-time champions Senegal on Friday.

Only the top three teams from the qualification journey after the second leg qualifies for the Afrobasket Championship.

And at the City Arena, Morans recorded a 9-22 loss in the first quarter before winning 19-17 in the second quarter going to halftime trailing 28-39.

After the break, Morans came out more energized as they won the third quarter 25-17 before dominating in the final bend to win 21-17.

Denmark-based Ongwae showed his master class scoring freely to help the Morans, netting in 16 baskets while Angola’s Alexandre Jungo had 19.

Bush Wamukota had 8 rebounds while Angola’s Jungo had 6

In the first round that was held in Kigali, Rwanda in November 2020, Angola defeated Kenya 83-66

Morans under new head coach Lizz Mills from Australia will now be facing Mozambique on Sunday in their final match as they start preparations for the continental stage assignment.