Mozambique basketball tie postponed

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The Botswana men’s basketball team got a double boost when the Federation of International Basketball Associations (FIBA) postponed today’s Afro Basket qualifier against Mozambique to February 14, while China-based point guard Karabo Geche is still expected to be part of the team’s trip to Maputo on Valentine’s Day.

The postponement gives the national team more time to prepare for their illustrious opponents. Their path to qualification has even been made easier by Swaziland’s pulling out of the competition.

This leaves Botswana and Mozambique to battle out for the only spot over a two-legged clash. Tunisia will host the Afro-Basketball women competition while Cameroon will stage the men’s event.

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Inspect the voters' roll!

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