Two home-based players have made the D’Tigers final roster for the Afrobasket Qualifiers in Libya.
Ifeanyi Koko from Rivers Hoopers and Ibe Agu of Nigeria Customs made the final cut.
The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) officially released the final 12-man roster for the third window of the FIBA AfroBasket Qualifiers, set to take place in Tripoli, Libya, from February 21-23, 2025.
The squad includes a strong mix of experienced players and emerging talents, set for rescuing Nigeria’s falling chance.
D’Tigers Final Roster For 2025 Afrobasket Qualifiers:
1. Zaid Hearst
2. Mike Nuga
3. Ike Nwamu (Captain)
4. Caleb Agada
5. Ugochukwu Simon
6. Ifeanyi Koko
7. Ibe Agu
8. Abdul Malik Abu
9. Christian Mekowulu
10. Talib Zanna
11. Kaodirichi Akobundu-Ehiogu
12. Jason Jitoboh.
The coaches and staff, along with the players, will be departing from their respective locations today, February 17, and are expected to arrive in Tripoli between today and tomorrow.
The team will hold its first practice session in the evening of February 18, as they finalize preparations for the crucial games ahead.
Abdulrahman Mohammed and the D’Tigers need to win at least two of the three games and hope that Uganda bottles its chances. Cape Verde currently on 6 points is certain to reach the finals next year even with three defeats in this Window.
Nigeria enters this phase of the qualifiers with determination and focus, aiming to secure a strong position on the road to AfroBasket 2025.
