Nigeria’s point guard, Uche ‘UC’ Iroegbu was the hero for D’Tigers on Sunday, as he netted 17 points in an amazing 106-62 blowout victory at the 2027 FIBA World Cup qualification tournament in Luanda, Angola, Sports247 reports.
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Iroegbu justified his pre-match hype by stepping out among the lot, as D’Tigers sealed qualification for the qualifiers second round with their convincing win that completed a perfect three-game run for Nigeria.
David Fizdale’s side got the revival they needed with earlier victories over Tunisia and Guinea, as the team continued their impressive surge under the American gaffer and Iroegbu led the way.
While the younger of two Iroegbu brothers also provided seven assists, equally exciting Caleb Agada, Ikechukwu Mekowulu and Stan Okoye each added 13 points in the mammoth victory for D’Tigers, who totally overwhelmed Rwanda at both ends of the court.
It was a huge consummation for the Nigerian side that began this lap of the qualifiers with an 84-81 win over Tunisia, on a night when Chimezie Metu and Ike Iroegbu got 17 points each, Wes Iwundu contributed 14 and Uche Iroegbu added 13.
They followed it up with a tight 80-79 comeback win against Guinea on Friday, during which Agada starred with 22 points, while Uche Iroegbu contributed 14 and Kaodirichi Akobundu-Ehiogu added 10, as D’Tigers rallied from behind to secure victory.
Sunday’s comprehensive win over Rwanda completed a clean sweep of three straight wins for Nigeria in the second stage of the qualifying window, as Fizdale’s side combined experience with young talent in thoroughly disciplined performances all through the tournament.
Their three consecutive victories have consequently boosted Nigeria’s chances of qualifying for the 2027 FIBA World Cup, as the squad resurrected from a highly scary 1-2 setback in round one of the campaign.
