Iran Suffers Narrow Loss against Ivory Coast: 2023 FIBA World Cup
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s basketball team lost to Ivory Coast 71-69 in Group G of the 2023 FIBA World Cup opener on Monday.
Behnam Yakhchali of Iran had 19 points and 5 rebounds, while Ivory Coast’s Nisre Zouzoua collected 17 points and 4 rebounds.
Iran had lost to Brazil 100-59 in its opening match on Saturday.
Iran will face Spain on Wednesday.
