Latest update March 26th, 2026 12:30 AM
French Guiana sinks Guyana at IGG Men’s B/ball
…Guyana to battle Suriname in must-win game today
Kaieteur Sports – Guyana and French Guiana’s men’s basketball clash at the Inter Guiana Games (IGG) lived up to its billing, as both teams delivered a fiery and physical contest last evening at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall.
After four intense quarters, French Guiana prevailed 58–47, a result that now sets up a mouthwatering showdown between Guyana and Suriname in a decisive encounter that will determine the men’s basketball champion of the tri-nation tournament.
Suriname opened their campaign with a win over French Guiana on Friday, which means all three teams remain in contention heading into the final day.
Jaden Simon goes to the basket for Guyana against French Guiana.
Guyana started brightly, taking a 19–16 lead at the end of the first quarter. However, French Guiana remained composed, chipping away at the deficit before outscoring the hosts in the second period to enter halftime with a narrow 35–33 advantage.
The momentum shifted firmly in the visitors’ favour during the third quarter. French Guiana’s defensive pressure forced Guyana into several costly turnovers, which they converted into points on the other end.
The home side managed only five points in the quarter, allowing French Guiana to extend their lead to 42–38 heading into the final period.
Guyana’s Jaden Simon, who finished with a team-high 12 points, worked tirelessly to keep his team within striking distance. But French Guiana continued to apply relentless pressure, led by captain Henrick Banis, who delivered a game-high 19 points and proved unstoppable at key moments.
Warren Campbell also made a significant impact for French Guiana with 15 points, repeatedly slicing through the Guyanese defence.
Despite strong contributions from Simoen Sinclair and Stephan Duke, who scored 10 points each, Guyana struggled to find rhythm offensively in the closing minutes.
Tomorrow’s clash between Guyana and Suriname, scheduled for 3:30 pm, will bring the curtain down on this year’s IGG.
With the home side needing not only a win but one by a sizeable margin to challenge for the title, the matchup promises a dramatic conclusion to the 2025 championships.
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