FAP of Cameroon survive two late comebacks to defeat DR Congo side Onatra 72-64 for double overtime on Saturday, na first game of the 2027 Road to BAL season wey go beyond regulation time. The match for Brazzaville turn on one missed free throw and one clutch three-pointer.
Wit 26 seconds left for fourth quarter, Josue Ekani of FAP get chance to seal victory from the line but make only one out of two shots, leave score at 49-49 and send game go overtime. For first extra period, Onatra dey control until Bill Foledou of FAP hit one three-pointer to tie game at 60-60 and force second overtime. FAP dominate second extra period, outscore Onatra 12-4 to take their first Group C win.
Noe Cuma lead all scorers with 19 points and 10 rebounds for Onatra, while Andre Bonazebi add 6 points and 13 rebounds. For FAP, Boris Kouandjo come from bench to contribute 14 points and 5 rebounds, and Yann Fondou add 13 points and 8 rebounds. FAP shoot 37% from floor against Onatra 32%, and score 21 points from 20 Onatra turnovers. FAP bench also dominate, outscore Onatra reserves 43-14.
Both teams go back action on Sunday. FAP go face Gabon side Espoir Basket Club, while Onatra go take on hosts Avenir du Rail.
