Ivory Coast is not ready to host the Basketball African Cup of Nations (17-28 August). This is essentially what can be retained from the mission of the FIBA-Africa visiting this Monday. “After exchanging with the technicians and administrative staff, we realize that nothing is done. We gave 45 days to the local organizing committee (Loc) to make things happen. Unfortunately, nothing was done. I must tell you that there is no question for Fiba Africa to organize a competition of the caliber of the Afrobasket in such conditions, “said Fode Amara, president of the Competitions Commission of Fiba-Africa head of Mission.

In particular, the delegates visited the Palais des Sports of Treichville unfinished, yet chosen to host the matches of the competition. A situation that does not warrant the organization of the event, which draw was made in March in the country of the Elephants. “I admit that I leave this meeting with a lot of bitterness. The Ivorians must know that although we have seen right here in Abidjan, a beautiful draw ceremony, the organization of the Afrobasket 2013 is far from being given to Ivory Coast. At all times, according to the texts, Fiba-Africa can take back the organization, “said Fode Amara, in remarks relayed by Sport-ivory.

The organization of the Afrobasket 2013 saw many ups and downs whence the delay of the work. Including a new president of the Organizing Committee of the event.