Agada admits D’Tigers must improve against Cape Verde
Caleb Agada admits D’Tigers must improve their performance against Cape Verde to keep 2027 FIBA World Cup qualification hopes alive after two consecutive d Read More: https://punchng.com/agada-admits-dtigers-must-improve-against-cape-verde/
Caleb Agada, D’Tigers' point guard, acknowledged Nigeria's lack of energy and intensity during their 82-79 loss to South Sudan, but emphasized the team's potential for improvement as they strive to secure their qualification for the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup. The defeat was Nigeria's second consecutive loss in the current qualifying window, following a 78-62 setback against Cameroon.
South Sudan's Marial Shayok led the scoring with 19 points, while Carlik Jones contributed 11 points, 12 assists, and eight rebounds. Nigeria, led by Chima Moneke (16 points) and Chimezie Metu (17 points), fell to fifth in Group E, with the top two teams automatically qualifying for the World Cup and the best third-placed team across both groups also earning a spot.
The upcoming match against Cape Verde, who are sixth in the group with a 3-5 record, promises to be another challenging game for both teams.
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