D’Tigers have been drawn alongside Argentina, Russia and Korea in Group B of the 2019 FIBA World Cup for men holding in China between August 31 and September 15, 2019. ICYMI
Nigeria, currently 33rd on the FIBA ranking, will once again be facing familiar foes and world number six, Argentina, for the third time since their last two previous meetings at the London 2012 and Rio 2016 Olympic Games.It will be the first ever meeting against world number 10, the Russians, who are making a return to the world stage after missing out in 2014.
Speaking immediately after the draws, NBBF President, Musa Kida described the group as fair but tricky, pointing out that early preparation holds the key to a successful World Cup campaign.“Now that we have known the teams that we will face, we need to start preparations in earnest if we are to make an impact in China.
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