The Ivory Coast national basketball team secured a win over Madagascar to finish first in Group B of the 2027 World Cup qualifiers. The victory keeps the Elephants unbeaten in the group stage and confirms their position as group leaders.
During the match, Ivory Coast controlled the pace, executing fast transitions and maintaining pressure on both ends of the court. Their offense created consistent scoring opportunities, while their defense limited Madagascar’s chances to stay in the game.
With the group stage complete, Ivory Coast moves into the second round of qualifiers. In this phase, results against other advancing teams from Group B will carry over, and the Elephants will face new opponents from other groups in home-and-away matches. Performance in this round will determine which teams qualify for the 2027 World Cup finals.
Topping the group gives Ivory Coast momentum and a stronger starting position as they prepare for the tougher matches ahead in the next stage of the competition.
