Nigeria’s basketball staff, the D’Tigers, gave themselves contemporary hope of qualifying for the 2025 FIBA AfroBasket event by defeating Libya 75-70 of their opening recreation of the second qualifying window.
The match, held in Tripoli, noticed the Nigerian staff rally after trailing 35-32 at half-time. After a sluggish begin, Nigeria bounced again within the second half, outscoring Libya 20-16 within the third quarter and 23-19 within the fourth.
Key performances got here from Caleb Agada, who posted a double-double with 14 factors, 10 rebounds, six assists, and two steals. Kaodirichi Akobundi-Ehiogu added 9 factors and 9 rebounds, whereas captain Ike Nwamu contributed seven assists, six rebounds, and 7 factors.
Libya’s Basem Albebas led all scorers with 23 factors and eight rebounds, nevertheless it wasn’t sufficient to safe a win for his staff.
This victory provides the D’Tigers an opportunity to advance, however they need to now win their remaining two video games within the window. Regardless of the win, Nigeria remains to be backside of their group with a 1-3 file, needing to beat each Uganda and Cape Verde to face an opportunity of qualification for the event, which can be hosted in Angola later this 12 months.
