The Macedonian national basketball team today awaits the first of two crucial matches in the EuroBasket 2029 pre-qualifiers against Ireland, which will take place in Skopje at 6:00 PM. Coach Toma Stojanoski stated that the atmosphere in the team is excellent, bolstered by the addition of naturalized players and the return of Jakimovski and Vojdan Stojanoski. Following an unsuccessful first friendly match, the team has recovered through intensive training and video analysis of their opponents. Ireland possesses a new, younger team that plays a fast-paced game, but Macedonia aims to impose its own tempo and secure a victory in front of the home crowd before facing Luxembourg three days later.