Basketball/World Cup Qualifiers 2027: Hope Revives for the Leopards with a Closing Victory

The Leopards of the Democratic Republic of Congo secured a crucial victory (77-75) against the Pharaohs of Egypt in the final day of the World Cup qualifiers in Dakar, Senegal. This win, following two losses, revives their hopes for qualification for the third round scheduled for February 2027. Mathieu Kamba was the top scorer with 23 points, supported by Damion Baugh, Flo Thamba, and Jonathan Kasibabu. The team now hopes to achieve three victories in the upcoming round.