LUBUMBASHI (Democratic Republic of Congo) – ASB Makomeno of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will make its debut in the Women’s Basketball League Africa in Senegal (December 6-15) after failing in recent years.
Makomeno is one of the strongest teams in the DRC and will try to make a good impression in their first appearance at the continental tournament.
They will also want to play to honor the memory of their coach, Simplice Tshibangu, who died in September.
The Lubumbashi team won its third Congo Cup title, which allowed it to qualify for the WBLA Zone 4 qualifiers.
ASB Makomeno finished at the top of group C of the zone qualifiers in Cameroon (between October and November) with a record of 3-1.
KEY PLAYERS
Laura Kabongo averaged 12 points per game in Cameroon and will spearhead Makomeno’s attack. She is also a solid rebounder (9.5 rebounds per game).
Malian Kadiatou Coulibaly did a good job with 8.3 points and 8 rebounds during the playoffs. Milove Muembia, Ruth Masoga and Zimbabwean Dorcas Marondera are players the DRC club can count on.
-NATIONAL TEAM PLAYERS
Tania Kokolo, Milove Muembia and Célestine Misoga represented the Democratic Republic of Congo. As for Zimbabweans Marondera and Chawayipira, they wore the colors of the southern African country.
THE COACH
ASB Makomeno is led by Zimbabwean coach Samuel Mutsvangwa, who coached Harare City Hornets.
FIBA
Morocco
