Madagascar Club Omnisport de la Police Nationale (COSPN) open dia Road to BAL 2027 campaign wit 69-93 defeat to Urunani BBC of Burundi for Group D of Eastern Division for Hoima City Arena for Uganda.
The Malagasy side, reigning Madagascar champions wey get centre Jorge Filipe and guard Ikenna Okeke, struggle from tip-off against Urunani defensive pressure and fast transitions. Dem trail 21-56 at half-time, so COSPN face 35-point deficit wey dem no fit recover from.
Urunani lead by Mahamane Coulibaly wit 21 points, Chingka Garba wit 18, and Jeffery Tyrone Stubbs, wey add 17 points plus eight assists.
COSPN respond afta di break, win third quarter 22-13 and fourth quarter 26-24, but di first half margin too much for dem to overcome.
Coach Tojo Hery Rasamoelina side go wan bounce back on Thursday against Uganda Namuwongo Blazers, wey dia playing style dem describe say e resemble Urunani own.
