Rivers Hoopers Begin Basketball Africa League Season Five With Victory

Rivers Hoopers Begin Basketball Africa League Season Five With Victory

Precious Oham

Nigeria's representatives at the Basketball Africa League Season Five, Rivers Hoopers began their quest for glory with a victory over Stade Malien, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

The KingsMen defeated Stade Malien 81-60 in the Kalahari Conference opener in Rabat, Morocco on Saturday, 5th April.

Rivers Hoopers went into half-time with a 6-point lead of 41-35 via Kelvin Amayo - 12 points, Madut Akec - 6 points, Buchi Nwaiwu - 5 points and Maxi Shamba - 5 points.

The KingsMen returned to the BAL with a bang after an impressive performance via Kelvin Amayo - 19 points, Madut Akec - 16 points, 11 rebounds, Raphiael Putney - 14 points, Maxi Shamba - 11 points and Peter Olisemeka - 9 points, 12 rebounds.