By Panagiotis Vlachos / info@eurohoops.net
Branco Badio was the top scorer with 24 points, as Senegal took a key victory for the 2027 World Cup Qualifiers, prevailing against Angola (84-82).
In the capital of Senegal, Dakar, the winners relied as usual on Panathinaikos newcomer Badio, who had a night to remember.
The 27-year-old Panathinaikos guard hit the winning three-pointer with 41″ to go and finished the game with 24 points (6/8 two-pointers, 3/6 three-pointers, 3/6 free throws), seven assists, four turnovers, one steal and one block.
BRANCOU BADIO PUT ON A SHOW ☘
Senegalese star led his team to a VITAL win against Angola. pic.twitter.com/0ej4kGYShV
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Olympiacos forward Mbaye Ndiaye added 11 points and seven rebounds.
Thanks to this result, Senegal and Mali are tied in the second spot at a 6-2 record, while Côte d’Ivoire is on top with a 7-1 record. The two top teams of the group are qualified for the FIBA World Cup.
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