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German Ivory Coast dominates D.R. Congo in masterful World Cup Qualifier victory.
Dakar — Ivory Coast delivered a resounding statement in their FIBA Africa World Cup Qualification campaign, dismantling D.R. Congo 94-51 in a heavily one-sided encounter.
From the opening tip-off, Ivory Coast established complete authority on both ends of the floor. Their relentless offensive rhythm left the Congolese defense scrambling, while their suffocating defensive pressure forced D.R. Congo into difficult, contested looks all evening.
Efficiency and Board Control Decide the Night
The statistical breakdown highlights a game won on execution and physical dominance. Ivory Coast’s clinical ball movement yielded a highly efficient 46% field goal percentage on 80 attempts, keeping the scoreboard ticking over effortlessly. In stark contrast, D.R. Congo struggled to find any offensive flow, converted just 29% of their 68 field goal attempts, and repeatedly found themselves trapped in scoring droughts.
Ivory Coast also entirely neutralized D.R. Congo’s interior game by ruling the glass. Securing a massive 53-40 rebounding advantage, the Ivorians consistently denied their opponents second chance opportunities while generating quick, lethal transition points going the other way.
With this dominant 43-point victory, Ivory Coast solidifies their standing in the qualification group, leaving D.R. Congo with urgent adjustments to make before their next fixture.
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