Hosting Afrobasket will boost Ivorien economy -LOC
By Tayo Adeyemo
The Local organizing committee of the ongoing Afrobasket Women Championship is optimistic that the event will help boost Ivorien economy.
Director of Competition,Coulibaly Soulemane said the Afrobasket will spur the economy and improve the game of basketball in the country .
He said the competition has bought lots of tourist to ivory coast and is already boosting the economy of the country .
Coulibaly who was a former coach of Ivorien junior national team is delighted that the Afrobasket has created more awareness for the game of basketball in the country.
“As you can see ,the fans are pouring in tremendously to watch the matches .
They are excited to watch the best of African Female players and this will improve the sports in the continent.
“Lots of kids will be interested in Basketball having watched the matches at the palais de sports .For us we are satisfied with the turn out of fans .He assured that the 4 basketball courts will be well maintained after the event .
