The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) has announced D’Tigers’ final 12-man roster for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 African Qualifiers, with the team set to begin a new chapter under head coach David Fizdale.
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The squad features a blend of experienced international stars and emerging talents as Nigeria aims to secure qualification for the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup.
D’Tigers’ 12-Man Squad:
Uchenna Iroegbu
Ikenna Iroegbu
Caleb Agada
Martins Igbanu
Paul Dibal
Stanley Okoye
Daniel Utomi
Chimezie Metu
Wesley Iwundu
Christian Mekowulu
Kaodirichi Akobundu-Ehiogu
Michael Eric
Nigeria has been drawn in Group C alongside Guinea, Rwanda and Tunisia for Window 3 of the African Qualifiers, which will be held in Luanda, Angola, from July 2 to 5, 2026.
D’Tigers’ Fixtures:
July 2: Tunisia vs Nigeria
July 3: Nigeria vs Guinea
July 5: Nigeria vs Rwanda
The qualifiers present a crucial opportunity for D’Tigers to strengthen their push for a place at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027.
The top-performing teams from the African qualifying campaign will progress toward securing tickets to the global tournament.
The announcement also marks the beginning of a new era for Nigerian basketball under Fizdale, who is assisted by an experienced technical crew comprising David Vanterpool, Ekpe Udoh, Caesar Adim and Deji Akindele.
With a roster combining size, athleticism, defensive intensity and international experience, expectations are high as D’Tigers target a strong performance in Luanda and take another step towards returning to the world stage.
