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Africa-Press – Tanzania. <\/strong><\/span>TANZANIAN envoys in the Basketball Africa League (BAL), Kurasini Heat began their campaign on high tone after downsizing Malawian giants, Bravehearts in their opener.<\/p>\n

Staged at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium’s Indoor court in Dar es Salaam on Friday, Kurasini Heat humiliated Bravehearts 54-27 in their Group E battle.<\/p>\n

The winners started strongly to take a 13-7 lead in the first quarter and went on to register 23-15 lead at the breather.<\/p>\n

In the last three minutes of the third quarter, Bravehearts managed to score a point, while at same period their opponents scored 11 points that help Kurasini Heat maintain their lead to 37-19 and grabbed 54-27 victory at the end.<\/p>\n

Erick Lugalo scored 16 points that helped Kurasini Heat command the game. He managed three-point throws four times.<\/p>\n

Enrico Augstino scored 12 points; Alinani Msongole added 10 points while Fadhil Chuma led in catching rebounds by doing it 14 times.<\/p>\n

In Group D\u2019s opening game at same day, New Stars of Burundi beat South Sudan’s Cobra Sport 67- 46.<\/p>\n

Kurasini Heat\u2019s star Lugola said after his team stamped a flying start that they are committed to intensify their victory today when they play City Oilers of Uganda.<\/p>\n

However, Lugola did not hesitate to congratulate their coaches Evarist Mapunda and Mohamed Yusuph for the great work they did connect them for a short period of preparation.<\/p>\n

“We have played with great cooperation and while we know Tanzanians want to see us emerge victorious,” said Lugola.<\/p>\n

The game was witnessed by Temeke District Commissioner Jokate Mwegelo, who led Tanzanians to support the Kurasini Heat.<\/p>\n

Kurasini Heat win has been hailed by Tanzania Basketball Federation (TBF) President Phares Magesa who said he was happy to see the team record the first victory.<\/p>\n

\u201cI met leaders and coaches of Kurasini Heats after the opening game. I encouraged them and players to work harder for the success by winning all the games to lead the group.<\/p>\n

\u201cAfter doing that, we can now start preparations for the second round which we still working on to insure is staged in Tanzania,\u201d said Magesa.<\/p>\n

He also urged fans to come out in large number to cheer Kurasini Heat as they are doing good work for the country.<\/p>\n

The league which runs in partnership between FIBA Africa and the NBA, its first round qualifiers involve six teams; three each in Group D and E.<\/p>\n

Sunday final game will see Cobras (Sudan) taking on Ulinzi Warriors (Kenya) before Kurasini Heat challenge Oilers (Uganda) at 8pm.<\/p>\n

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