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In a tightly contested final round of Group F, the Democratic Republic of Congo edged past Egypt 77-75, turning a 13‑point lead into a nail‑biting finish and laying groundwork for the country's basketball development.
After a lengthy visa process that took him from Nigeria to Senegal and finally to San Diego, forward Samson Mashebinu arrives on campus, filling the final scholarship spot amid a wave of foreign‑born players.
The African qualifying campaign for the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup has entered its decisive second round, with ten of the twelve available spots already claimed across three host cities.
The first World Cup to feature 48 teams and 104 matches is set across three nations, but rising expenses and restrictive travel policies are reshaping who can attend.