MOÇÂMEDES (Angola) - Guinea pulled off the first upset of the 2025 AfroBasket, stunning South Sudan 88-80.
Mamadi Diakite, the 2021 NBA champion with the Milwaukee Bucks, caused South Sudan all sorts of problems. Joining Diakite was EuroLeague star Alpha Diallo, who led all players in scoring with 28 points.
Guinea's remarkable win is a testament to their recent success and creates more uncertainty for the rest of Group C, which is taking place in Moçâmedes in the Angolan province of Namibe.
After narrowly defeating Angola in the qualifiers and falling to the reigning champions, Tunisia, by one point, Guinea's victory over the No. 1 team in Africa sends a clear message about their intentions in the tournament.
Known for their aggressive defense and meticulous offensive game plan, South Sudan found themselves in unfamiliar territory against a Guinea team that never let up.
The last time South Sudan allowed more than 80 points in an African game was at the 2021 AfroBasket, when they lost to Senegal 104–75.
_**This report is being updated.**_
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