KIGALI (Rwanda) – Following the COVID-19 Protocol for FIBA Official National Team and Club Competitions, FIBA has decided that the game between Cameroon and South Sudan for Group D of the ongoing FIBA AfroBasket 2021 in Kigali, Rwanda will not take place, with the health and safety of players, coaches and officials being the primary consideration.
“Cameroon lost the game per forfeit. The game is awarded to South Sudan and the score is 20-0. Cameroon team will receive zero classification point.
FIBA will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation and communicate any further updates regarding the subject if necessary.” – In part read the FIBA statement.
This is major news that changes the dynamics of Group D which also has Uganda and Senegal. We wait to see if FIBA will choose to clear Cameroon to play it’s other group games between Uganda and Senegal. Senegal will face Uganda in the maiden Group D match up this evening at the Kigali Arena.
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