38 players from French Championship at AfroBasket!
August 12, 2025
Arthur Puybertier
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.
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.
Gabriel Pantel-Jouve est le fondateur et rédacteur en chef de BeBasket, qu’il anime depuis 2010 (sous le nom de Catch & Shoot). Passé par l’Ecole Publique de Journaliste de Tours, puis deux universités en Amérique du Nord, il a pu développer son expertise sur le basket français, de la Ligue Nationale aux divisions amateurs, durant ces 20 dernières années. En parallèle, il est aussi engagé dans le développement de clubs du côté de Montpellier.
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