Alpha Diallo shines in AfroBasket debut with Guinea

AfroBasket - AS Monaco forward Alpha Diallo delivered an outstanding performance (28 points) to lead Guinea to an 88-80 victory against South Sudan in the opening of AfroBasket.

By@Gabriel Pantel-Jouve

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Alpha Diallo shines in AfroBasket debut with Guinea

Photo Credit : FIBA

Alpha Diallo (6’7″, 28 years old) perfectly launched Guinea’s AfroBasket campaign. On Tuesday August 12, the AS Monaco forward was instrumental in the 88-80 victory against South Sudan, the surprise team of the 2023 World Cup and 2024 Olympics. With 28 points on 8/16 shooting, including 5/10 from 3-point range, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 5 turnovers and 3 steals for a 25 efficiency rating in 38 minutes, he dominated the game.

Successful debut for #SyliBasket at AfroBasket 2025 👏🏾Guinea 🇬🇳 wins convincingly (88-80) against South Sudan 🇸🇸, ranked first in FIBA rankingsA prestigious victory with a huge performance from Alpha Diallo✌🏾#FGBB #AfroBasket #FIBA pic.twitter.com/7EybKwLUCp

— Fédération Guinéenne de Basketball (@fgbb_officiel) August 12, 2025

Alpha Diallo carries Guinea

The Monaco player took charge from the start, punishing the opposing defense both from distance and near the rim. His accuracy from 3-point range and his activity on both ends of the floor allowed Guinea to take control and maintain the lead against a South Sudanese team known for its intensity.

Souley Boum solid in support

Alongside Diallo, Souley Boum (former Limoges player) was also valuable, recording 14 points on 5/13 shooting and 9 assists in 35 minutes. His ability to create for his teammates brought balance to the Guinean team, coached by Neno Asceric.

Next challenge: Kevin Kokila’s Angola

Guinea will play their second group game on Thursday against the host country, Angola, where Kevin Kokila plays. A match that could already be decisive for the rest of the competition.

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Gabriel Pantel-Jouve

Gabriel Pantel-Jouve is the founder and editor-in-chief of BeBasket, which he has been running since 2010 (formerly known as Catch & Shoot). Having studied at the École Publique de Journalisme de Tours and two universities in North America, he has developed his expertise in French basketball, from the National League to amateur divisions, over the past 20 years. Alongside this, he is also involved in the development of clubs in the Montpellier area.