27 July 2009
Luanda — The Angolan national basketball team play Tuesday at "Pentagno" Pavilion, in Bormio, Italy, against Turkey in the warm up match, ahead of the African Nations Cup (Afrobasket2009), in Libya.
Angop learnt on Monday from the deputy chairperson of the country's sport governing body (FAB), Dinho Bendrau, who said that the game is scheduled for 8.30 pm (7.30pm in Angola).
On Wednesday, according to the official, the African champions will face Canada at the same time and venue.
Before moving to Italy, the national squad played in the II Games of the Portuguese-speaking Community in Almada city, Portugal, where they won the gold medal.
The travel to Tripoli, Libya, is slated for next August 02. The continental competition will take place on August 05-15.
The African champions caravan comprise 23 elements, being 12 players, technical team and two officials.
The nine-time African champions will defend the last title won in 2007, in Luanda.
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