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Brimah scores double figures in friendly game after signing for Oostende

December 7, 2021

Basketballghana.com can report Ghana Center Amida Brimah has recorded a double digit scoring outing for the side he recently signed for-Filou Oostende.

The Belgian League outfit beat Okapi Aalst 86-76 in the behind closed doors friendly contest following the international break. Oostende used the game as preparation for Wednesday, December 8’s Basketball Champions League game against Turkish side Tofas.

Brimah had a couple of training sessions with his new team after arriving from the BSN League in Puerto Rico and went on to register 16 points, four rebounds and two blocks in 24:41 minutes.

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – APRIL 27: Amida Brimah #37 of the Indiana Pacers shoots the ball during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers on April 27, 2021 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2021 NBAE (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)

6 foot 10 inch Brimah converted six of eight two point shot attempts and scored four of five free throws in the game. The former Indiana Pacers man is expected to provide elite rim protection and rebounding to the team that leads the Belgian League with 10 wins in 10 games. (Click highlighted text to read story)

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 08: Amida Brimah #15 of the Brooklyn Nets blocks a shot by Troy Brown Jr. #6 of the Washington Wizards during the 2019 NBA Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 08, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Oostende ranks third in Group F in the Champions League with six points from winning two of four games this season. Tofas leads the Group with seven points from winning three of four games.

By Yaw Adjei-Mintah

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