Senegal secure dia first win for di fourth window of di FIBA World Cup 2027 qualifiers on Saturday, overturn halftime deficit to beat reigning African champions Angola 84-82 for Dakar Arena.
After opening loss to Egypt, Desagana Diop side come out aggressive and stay close through first quarter wey end 20-18 for Angola favour, even though Selton Miguel hit six three-pointers. Senegal edge ahead 48-46 early for second period before Miguel sixth long-range shot put Angola back for front. Abou Gakou then add two threes to stretch di lead to 58-52. Di Lions claw back through Badio, wey three-pointer tie di game at 61-61, and di teams go halftime level at 63-63 afta Senegal win di second quarter 20-17.
Di third quarter stay tight, wit neither side fit pull clear. Di decisive stretch come early for di fourth when Jean-Jacques Boissy eject for unsportsmanlike foul. Senegal press on, and Badio answer Childe Dundao, di reigning AfroBasket MVP, wit clutch scoring to keep di Lions within reach.
Lock at 79-79 wit two minutes left, Badio bury late three-pointer to put Senegal ahead for good for one frantic finish. Di Lions hold on 84-82, bounce back from dia Egypt defeat before facing Mali on Sunday.
