ABIDJAN (Côte d’Ivoire) – The FIBA Basketball World Cup African Qualifiers have consistently showcased remarkable performances, both individually and collectively, leading to memorable victories. Throughout the qualifying process, certain statistical achievements have directly translated into success on the court. Here’s a look at some of the most notable records set during the African Qualifiers.
Most Free Throws Made by a Player (14)
Souleymane Boum Jr. Of Guinea demonstrated exceptional composure from the free-throw line during their significant November victory over Tunisia. Boum Jr. Finished the game with 22 points, with a remarkable 14 of his 15 free-throw attempts finding the net – a 93.3% success rate.
Most Three-Pointers Made by a Player (7)
The FIBA Basketball World Cup African Qualifiers have seen several sharpshooters deliver clutch performances from beyond the arc. Kenneth Gasana (Rwanda), Shannon Evans (Guinea), and Sire Dieng (Côte d’Ivoire) share the record for the most three-pointers made in a single game, each sinking seven.
Most Steals by a Team (21)
Angola, despite facing challenges in the initial rounds of the 2023 World Cup Qualifiers, proved capable of impactful defensive displays. In their 78–48 win against the Central African Republic, the Angolans recorded a staggering 21 steals – a competition record. Childe Dundao, the AfroBasket 2025 winner and tournament MVP, was instrumental in this effort, contributing five steals himself during that November 2021 contest.
Most Turnovers by a Team in a Game (35)
During the final window of the 2023 World Cup Qualifiers, Nigeria secured a narrow 62–59 victory over Guinea. However, the game was marked by a record-breaking 35 turnovers committed by Guinea, ultimately proving costly and handing the win to Nigeria.
Most Free Throws Made by a Team (27)
In a 2018 qualifying game against Uganda for the 2019 World Cup, Rwanda was awarded 36 free throw attempts, converting 27 of them (75%) to secure a 92–79 victory. Retired player Kenny Gasana contributed significantly to this effort, making 11 of his 14 free throws (78.6%).
Most Assists by a Team (33)
Cameroon delivered a dominant performance against Guinea during the 2019 World Cup Qualifiers, winning by a substantial margin of 116–78. Beyond the 38-point difference, Cameroon also impressed with 33 assists in that November 2017 game.
Most Blocks by a Team (9)
Morocco holds the record for the most blocks in a single game during the FIBA Basketball World Cup African Qualifiers. This impressive defensive showing occurred during a 69–63 loss to Chad on September 16, 2018, in Radès, Tunisia.
Highest Team Efficiency (155)
Cameroon set a new standard for team efficiency in the FIBA Basketball World Cup African Qualifiers, achieving an impressive total of 155 during their 116–78 victory on November 25, 2017, in Yaoundé. This performance underscores their all-around dominance in that particular game.
