Morocco’s AS Sale are the FIBA Africa Champions

Morocco’s AS Sale became FIBA Africa Champions after beating hosts ES Rades 77-69 in the Final at Salle Omnisports of Rades, Tunisia. Morocco International Abderrahim Najah recorded team-best 16points and 11 rebounds while Mohamed Hadidane of ES Rades dropped game-high 21 points and 7 rebounds.

AS Sale’s Abdelhakim Zouita was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player, headlining the All-Star Five, where he was joined by his teammate Abderrahim Najah, Omar Abada (ES Rades), Evariste Shonganya (US Monastir) and Mohamed Harat (GS Petroliers).

Final standings of the FIBA Africa Champions Cup 2017:
1. AS Sale (Morocco)
2. ES Rades (Tunisia)
3.US Monastir (Tunisia)
4. Sport Libolo e Benfica (Angola)
5. City Oilers (Uganda)
6. Ferroviario da Beira (Mozambique)
7. InterClube (Angola)
8. GS Petroliers (Algeria)
9. Kano Pillars (Nigeria)
10. ASB Mazembe (DR Congo)
11.Gombe Bulls (Nigeria)
12. New Generation (DR Congo)