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DRC basketball team complete in Dakar for decisive World Cup qualifiers

From Radio Okapi · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Democratic Republic of Congo's national basketball team, the Leopards, has assembled in Dakar, Senegal, for the fourth window of the 2027 World Cup qualifiers.
  • The team, including the newly arrived Jonathan Kasibabu, held their first training session at Dakar Arena.
  • They are preparing for three crucial Group F matches against Angola, Mali, and Egypt.

The Leopards, the national basketball team of the Democratic Republic of Congo, have arrived in Dakar, Senegal, fully assembled and ready for the critical fourth window of the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup qualifiers. All 14 summoned players, including the latest addition, Jonathan Kasibabu, participated in their initial training session on Tuesday at the Dakar Arena.

Kasibabu's experience is expected to bolster the squad, which is already working under the guidance of head coach Gaëtan Douet. The team is intensely preparing in Dakar for a series of three pivotal matches in Group F. These games are seen as a significant step in their campaign to qualify for the 2027 World Cup, which is scheduled to be held in Qatar.

The Leopards will commence this crucial phase on Thursday, August 27th, facing Angola. They will then play against Mali on August 29th, followed by their final match in this window against Egypt on August 30th. The team is focused on these upcoming games, understanding their importance in the overall qualification process.

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Originally published by Radio Okapi in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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