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Kenya Morans sink Cote d'Ivoire in AfroCan opener

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Derrick Ogechi (left) of Kenya Morans in action against Cote d'Ivoire during the AfroCan.[FIBA]

Debutant Derrick Ogechi dropped 19 points and eight rebounds to inspire Kenya Morans to an important 62-52 win over Cote d'Ivoire in their opening 2023 FIBA AfroCan Group A match played at the Kilamba Arena in Luanda, Angola on Saturday.

The Midwestern State University point guard made three 3-pointers out of eight attempts, four two pointers and two free throws to guide Morans past the West Africans.

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