South Sudan delivered a breathtaking offensive display, demolishing Cape Verde 109-79 in the FIBA Basketball World Cup African Qualifiers on November 28, 2025. The Bright Stars set a new scoring record for the qualification phase, avenging an earlier loss and making a massive statement in the group. From the opening tip, South Sudan played at a frenetic pace, scoring in transition and shooting a high percentage from beyond the arc. Cape Verde, coming off a win, had no answer for the onslaught and trailed by a wide margin by halftime. The staggering 109-79 victory not only boosted South Sudan's point differential but also threw the group standings wide open. The Cape Verde coach admitted his team was overwhelmed by the pace, while the South Sudan manager called it a perfect response.