2027 Basketball World Cup: DRC beats Egypt and keeps qualification hopes alive

The DRC Leopards basketball team won their match against Egypt with a score of 77-75 on August 30, 2026, in Dakar. After leading 60-53 at the end of the third quarter, the DRC had to fight to maintain their lead against a comeback from the Pharaohs. This victory comes after two losses to Angola and Mali, allowing the DRC to stay in contention for qualification for the 2027 World Cup, currently sitting in sixth place in Group F with 12 points.