AS Ville de Dakar is in the final four of the African Cup of Champion Clubs. Jostled by the REG of Rwanda, the champions of Senegal won their qualification by forceps by dominating in overtime an eye-catching (61-57) Rwandan team. The Couna Ndao gang seals its reunion with the Egyptians of Ahly who they will face this Saturday in the semi-final.
ASCVD won its ticket yesterday, Friday, to the semi-finals of the African Cup of Champion Clubs. The players from the municipality of Dakar defeated Rwanda Energy Group after a very competitive match and overtime. The band of Fatou Pouye, Fatou Diagne and Couna Ndao came from far behind against an eye-catching Rwandan team. Under the leadership of the Senegalese Aminata Ly, the Rwandans are in complete control by inflicting a start (6-2; 5e) before bringing it to (13-4, 6). A slump which forces coach Moustapha Gaye to quickly call time-out and get his players back on track. Sharper, the Ace Ville de Dakar will however be limited to 8 points (18-8). The players of the Municipality of Dakar will fight back to stick to the basketball of their opponents (24-17, 5e) before going to the break with a handicap of six points (29-23). Even if they win in proportion to the points scored in the quarter time, the ASVD players struggle to find the right fuel.
Rwandans are not giving in. They will be strong enough to keep the advantage at the end of the 3e quarter time (48-35). Jostled and dropped at 10 points (49-39; 2nd, Couna Ndao’s teammates strengthen their defense and take advantage of the spaces left to get back to four points (51-45). Galvanized by Marius Ndiaye’s public, the Senegalese increase the pressure They take the opportunity to put on the baskets to make the connection thanks to a precious basket from Fatou Pouye (51-51 7).e).
