Brazza Basket Show quarter-finals in Brazzaville
The quarter-finals of the Brazza Basket Show interschool tournament were played on Jan. 18, 2026 at Maxime Matsima Gymnasium in Brazzaville. The stands stayed lively and focused as students and families backed their teams in a competitive atmosphere.
By the end of the fourth matchday, four schools had booked their tickets to the semi-finals. The results confirmed the tournament’s growing place on Brazzaville’s school sports calendar, with tight contests, big scorelines, and decisive coaching choices.
American School edges GS Remo in a tight opener
American School opened the quarter-final slate with a 55-48 win over GS Remo. The score reflected a physical, balanced game where neither side could break away for long.
Coach Kenzo pointed to structure and defensive discipline as the difference-maker. “A match can be won from the first quarter, but it’s often the finish that makes the difference. Defense was the key to this qualification,” Kenzo said.
Akera sends a strong message with a 91-37 win
In the next game, Akera dominated the Chinese School 91-37, leaving little doubt from the early minutes. The gap on the scoreboard underlined the pace and efficiency Akera brought on both ends of the court.
The performance strengthened the sense that Akera has serious ambitions for the rest of the tournament. With the semi-finals approaching, the team now carries momentum as well as heightened expectations.
Penalty ruling reshapes the Saint Béni vs Leclerc result
One of the day’s most talked-about outcomes came from the match involving Institut Saint Béni and the Military Preparatory School Général Leclerc. Saint Béni won on the court 82-45, showing collective rigor and a strict respect for instructions.
However, Saint Béni ultimately lost the quarter-final by penalty, according to the tournament outcome reported after the game. Coach Prince Moïse Moukala still highlighted the disciplined work behind the performance and his team’s desire to compete at the top level.
Canadian School survives Allegra, eyes American School
Canadian School completed the list of semi-finalists with a 76-67 victory over Allegra. The game stayed tense, with Allegra pushing hard and Canadian School needing composure to close it out.
After a difficult start, the Canadian School coach praised his players’ reaction and maturity. He also expressed confidence ahead of the semi-final against American School, a matchup that now looks like one of the tournament’s headline clashes.
Semi-finals scheduled for Jan. 24 at Maxime Matsima
Following the quarter-finals, American School, Akera, Military Preparatory School Général Leclerc, and Canadian School advanced to the semi-finals. The semi-final games are scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, again at Maxime Matsima Gymnasium.
The Brazza Basket Show continues to present itself as a showcase for school basketball in Brazzaville, highlighting talent, discipline, and commitment among young athletes. With the bracket set, attention now turns to which teams can handle the pressure of the next step.