The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) has introduced the ultimate 12-man squad for the 2025 FIBA AfroBasket Qualifiers, set to happen in Tripoli, Libya, from 21 to 23 February 2025.
D’Tigers will face Cape Verde and Uganda as they intention to safe a spot within the event. The squad is a mixture of skilled gamers and promising abilities, chosen to spice up Nigeria’s possibilities of qualification.
The group, together with coaches and employees, departed from their numerous areas on 17 February and arrived in Tripoli forward of the competitors. They’ll maintain their first coaching session in Libya as they finalise preparations for the essential matches.
D’Tigers, coached by Abdulrahman Mohammed, should win at the least two of their three video games and hope Uganda slips as much as improve their qualification probabilities. Cape Verde at present leads the group with six factors and is more likely to safe a spot in subsequent yr’s finals.
Regardless of a powerful efficiency from Mike Nuga, who scored 31 factors of their opening sport, Nigeria misplaced to Libya. Nevertheless, the group stays targeted and decided to carry out nicely within the qualifiers and strengthen their place for the 2025 AfroBasket.
D’Tigers Closing Roster for 2025 AfroBasket Qualifiers:
- Zaid Hearst
- Mike Nuga
- Ike Nwamu (Captain)
- Caleb Agada
- Ugochukwu Simon
- Ifeanyi Koko
- Ibe Agu
- Abdul Malik Abu
- Christian Mekowulu
- Talib Zanna
- Kaodirichi Akobundu-Ehiogu
- Jason Jitoboh
Nigeria will look to bounce again and struggle for a spot within the AfroBasket finals with a powerful displaying within the upcoming matches.
