Iran edged by Ivory Coast at 2023 FIBA World Cup

TEHRAN – Iran suffered a narrow 71-69 loss against Ivory Coast in the 2023 FIBA World Cup on Monday at the Jakarta’s Indonesia Arena.

Nisre Zouzoua led Ivory Coast with 17 points and 4 rebounds.

Iran’s Behnam Yakhchali had 19 points and 5 rebounds.

Team Melli had lost to Brazil 100-59 in their opening match in Group G.

Iran will play world No. 1 Spain on Wednesday.