Going into the third place game against two time champions - Premeiro D'Agosto, the First Bank Basketball knew what was at stake. They needed to win the game to break a two year jinx and a five year medal drought.
The last time First Bank won a medal was in 2011 when Nigeria hosted the continental championship. They finished behind Interclube. Also, in the last two edition, First Bank finished fourth place, losing both semi-final and third place games.
Angolan side Premeiro D'Agosto took the lead and controlled the game in the first two quarters. However, a second half rally from the Elephant Girls was enough to lift them past Agosto. The game ended 62 - 54.
Chioma Udeaja led the scorers for First Bank with 11pts and 8 rebs. Nkechi Akashili and Magdalene Ukato followed closely with 14pts and 12pts respectively. Leia Dongue led Premeiro D'Agosto with 17pts, 6 rebounds.
We congratulate the players, coaching staff and entire management of the team for their victory.
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