Egypt defeats Senegal 76-67 in FIBA World Cup qualifiers

Egypt defeated Senegal 76-67 in a second-phase African qualifying match for the 2027 FIBA World Cup. The game, held in Dakar, saw Senegal struggle with shooting efficiency despite strong individual efforts.

Branco Diedhiou recorded 9 points, 6 rebounds, and 7 assists, but faced significant difficulty from beyond the arc, shooting 0-for-12 from three-point range. In contrast, Embi N'Diaye led Senegal with 13 points, 6 rebounds, 3 steals, and 4 blocks, posting a team-high efficiency rating of 16.

Following the loss, Senegal holds a 5-2 record, sharing second place in the group with Mali and Angola. Ivory Coast leads the group at 6-1, while Egypt has improved to 4-3. The top two teams in the group will qualify directly for the World Cup in Qatar, while the third-place team must compete for a final spot against the third-place team from the opposing group.