FIBA 2027 World Cup qualifiers begin across Africa

The fourth qualifying window for the FIBA 2027 World Cup in Qatar has commenced, featuring intense competition across African basketball groups.

In Group F, Angola secured a dominant 100-68 victory over the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in Dakar. The DRC faces a difficult path ahead following the loss, needing significant results in upcoming matches against Mali and Egypt to remain in contention. Meanwhile, Senegal enters the window with a strong 5-1 record, with coach Ngagne Desagana Diop announcing a 12-man roster that includes five new players but excludes Gora Camara and Amar Sylla.

In Group E, Guinea suffered an 81-71 defeat to South Sudan in Tunisia. The Guinean squad, led by new American coach Corey Alan Frazier, is playing without NBA player Alpha Diallo and Hamidou Diallo. They must now secure wins against Cape Verde and Cameroon to maintain their hopes for qualification. Other notable matchups in this window include a high-stakes clash between Nigeria and Cameroon.

Cabo Verde also begins its campaign in Tunisia against Tunisia, navigating the absence of Edy Tavares due to injury as they seek to secure one of the five available African slots for the tournament.