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August 30, 2026

Agada Stars as Nigeria Rout Cape Verde in FIBA World Cup 2027 African Qualifiers

Nigeria responded with a crucial 100-84 victory over Cape Verde Islands as the second round of the FIBA World Cup 2027 African Qualifiers wrapped up in Rades, Tunisia.

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August 30, 2026

Ivory Coast Secure Crucial Win Over Egypt to Boost World Cup Hopes

David Gassaud and Jean Philippe Dally helped Ivory Coast power past Egypt in Dakar as they secured a gritty 72-66 win in the second round of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 African Qualifiers and boosted their World Cup hopes.

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August 29, 2026

FIBA 2027 African Qualifiers: Late Free Throws Lift South Sudan Past Nigeria in Tunis Nail-Biter

Nuni Omot's late free throws helped the Bright Stars of South Sudan to edge past Nigeria in an 82-79 victory at Rades.

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August 28, 2026

FIBA 2027 African Qualifiers: Ivory Coast stun Mali 83-77 in crucial Dakar revenge job‍

Ivory Coast record a big win over Mali to boost World Cup hopes.

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August 16, 2026

FIBA U18 AfroBasket: Mali Punch Ninth Straight Semi-Final Ticket, Hold Off Late Tunisia Surge

Defending champions Mali power their way to a ninth straight semifinal with a convincing win over Tunisia.

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August 13, 2026

Depleted Junior D'Tigers Crash Out of 2026 FIBA U18 AfroBasket Group Stage, Face Disappointing Run of Classification Games‍

Nigeria's Junior D'Tigers failed to register a win in the group phase, and the disappointing campaign will see them miss out on a chance to feature at the Junior World Cup in what could be described as a systemic failure.