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ABC da Praia win women’s basketball championship

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Clube Desportivo ABC da Praia won Cape Verde’s national women’s basketball championship for the 2025/2026 season, beating La Família de São Vicente 56-44 in the final. The match was played on 9 August at the Vavá Duarte Pavilion in Praia, according to the article.

The women’s team of ABC da Praia, representing the Santiago Sul sports region of Cape Verde, won the 2025-2026 national senior basketball championship by beating La Família de São Vicente 56-44 on Sunday 9 August at the Vavá Duarte Pavilion in Praia.

Trailing after the first two quarters, the Praia club turned the final around through clear dominance in the last two periods, which they won 19-7 and 12-7. ABC da Praia were managed by César Pinto, while La Família were coached by Zé Baía.

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