July 13, 2026

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Tunisia and Senegal chosen as hosts for fiba world cup 2027 qualifiers window 4

African nations prepare for key FIBA World Cup 2027 qualifiers

The FIBA Africa Regional Office has finalized the host nations for Window 4 of the African qualifiers for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027. Two nations will welcome the action: Tunisia and Senegal.

Tunisia will stage the Group E matches at the Salle Multidisciplinaire de Radès, a renowned venue on the outskirts of Tunis. Meanwhile, Senegal will host the Group F games at the modern Dakar Arena.

The highly anticipated matches are scheduled from August 27 to 30.

Group E lineup: a competitive clash of six nations

The Group E roster features a mix of rising talents and seasoned teams:

  • Cameroon (5-1 record)
  • Guinea (4-2)
  • Tunisia (4-2)
  • Nigeria (4-2)
  • South Sudan (4-2)
  • Cape Verde (3-3)

Group F: a balanced field with top contenders

Group F promises intense competition among:

  • Senegal (5-1)
  • Ivory Coast (5-1)
  • Mali (5-1)
  • Angola (4-2)
  • Egypt (3-3)
  • Democratic Republic of the Congo (2-4)

The locations for the final window of the African qualifiers will be announced at a later date.

Basketball players in action during a FIBA Africa qualifiers match