Senegal is defeated by Cameroon 80-74 in Lagos to earn a spot in the final pre-Olympic qualifiers

Cameroon defeated Senegal 80-74 to earn a pre-Olympic ticket in Nigeria. In the final pre-Olympic qualifier played on Sunday, August 20, 2023 at the Eko convention center, Cameroon defeated Senegal 80-74. The final between Senegal and Cameroon was unquestionably the greatest of the competition in a matchup of the two group champions. First quarter ended with a tie score of 25-25 as both sides had strong starts. Cameroon started to gain control of the game in the second quarter as they scored 22 points while holding Senegal to only eight. Senegal would fight their way back into the game after Cameroon had a comfortable 14 point advantage into the half.The Senegalese go their offense working and put up 21 points to cut the lead down eight.. The fourth quarter was a back and forth affair, which big buckets traded. Cameroon were able to record 18 points to hold off a Senegalese comeback for the win. The victory means Cameroon picks up the pre-Olympic qualifier boarding pass in Lagos