Morocco Dashes Senegal’s Final Dream in Africa’s Basketball Showdown
2 April 2026
Morocco Secures Final Berth by Edging Senegal
The Moroccan national team dashed Senegal's dream of reaching the final of the Africa Basketball Championship, on wheelchairs.
Morocco's players defeated Senegal 55-47, earning a ticket to the final.
Seneweb, the Senegalese site, highlighted the details, noting Morocco controlled the pace.
From the opening period, Morocco led 29-25 and managed the game well.
Senegal pushed back in the second half, but Morocco held the advantage through solid teamwork.
Morocco had recently won the Africa Cup of Nations in football, after CAF's historic decision declaring Senegal the loser 0-3.
Although Senegal claimed the final 1-0, chaotic withdrawals and dramatic moments led CAF to strip the title from the Lions of Teranga.
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