DR Congo Leopards Prepare for FIBA World Cup Qualifiers in Senegal
Dakar, Senegal – The Democratic Republic of Congo’s senior men’s basketball team, the Leopards, are preparing to compete in the second window of the FIBA 2027 World Cup qualifiers, hosted in Senegal from February 26th to March 1st.
First Training Session Completed
The Leopards held their initial training session in Dakar on Saturday, February 21st, with support from the French Institute of Senegal. The team utilized the facilities to initiate preparations for the upcoming matches.
Currently, six players are present, with four more expected to join and complete the squad.
“The DR Congo senior men’s basketball team is scheduled to travel this Saturday, February 21st, to Dakar, Senegal, where it is expected from February 26th to March 1st for the second window qualifiers of the 2027 FIBA World Cup,”
Dieumerci Ngoma, Communications Officer of the Congolese Basketball Federation (Febaco)
The first session was led by Pierrot Ilunga, assistant coach number 1 of the team, who expressed strong motivation and determination to achieve their qualification goals.
Match Schedule
The Leopards will face a challenging schedule in Senegal:
- February 26: DR Congo vs. Madagascar
- February 27: Ivory Coast vs. DR Congo
The team will also play a friendly test match on Sunday, February 22nd, as part of their final preparations.
“DR Congo has a squad capable of proudly representing the country in these global basketball competitions, as most of our athletes play abroad, specifically in France, Spain, Switzerland, Israel, and South Africa.”
Dieumerci Ngoma, Communications Officer of the Congolese Basketball Federation (Febaco)
Only the winner of these second-round qualifiers will advance to represent Africa at the final phase of the 2027 Basketball World Cup, which will be held in Qatar.
FAQ
When do the FIBA World Cup qualifiers begin for DR Congo?
The qualifiers begin on February 26th in Senegal.
Who is leading the DR Congo Leopards’ preparations?
Pierrot Ilunga, assistant coach number 1, is leading the preparations.
The Leopards are focused on securing a spot in the 2027 Basketball World Cup, and their performance in Senegal will be crucial to their chances. Stay tuned to 247sports.news for further updates.