The home-based D’Tigers have graciously been handed one of the two wildcards at the upcoming FIBA AfroCan tournament.
Despite facing disappointment in the just-concluded Zone, 3 FIBA AfroCan qualifiers in Abidjan, Nigeria’s home-based national men’s basketball team has received a lifeline.
The home-based D’Tigers find themselves in Group B, where they will face tough matches against Mali and the host nation, Angola. Meanwhile, Group A comprises an intriguing trio of teams: Kenya, Gabon, and Cote d’Ivoire. These nations will undoubtedly provide exciting matchups and intense on-court battles as they vie for dominance.
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