Gabon beat hosts Cameroon 83-80 in the FIBA AfroCan Zone 4 qualifiers in Douala on October 10, overturning a 31-42 half-time deficit. Gabon's bench supplied 52 points to drive the comeback. Hermann Boukousso finished with 19 points, while Elysee Makambo contributed 16 points, five rebounds and three assists. The victory strengthened Gabon's position in the contest for the region's sole place at the finals. It did not, however, confirm qualification: the tournament was still in progress, with the remaining results set to determine the ticket.