Cape Verde righted the ship with an 85-74 road win over Libya in the FIBA Basketball World Cup African Qualifiers on November 30, 2025. The islanders recovered from a heavy defeat to outlast Libya and keep their qualification destiny in their own hands. Cape Verde's backcourt led the way, breaking down Libya's defense and creating open shots for their teammates. After a close first half, a third-quarter run gave Cape Verde a cushion they would not relinquish. The 85-74 result kept Cape Verde in the thick of the qualification race, setting up a dramatic final day in the group. The Libya coach pointed to defensive rotations as an issue, and the Cape Verde manager was pleased with the response to adversity.