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Nigeria's men's basketball team, the D'Tigers, edged out Cape Verde with a convincing 100-84 victory in the final match of the 2027 FIBA World Cup African Qualifiers, reported The PUNCH. Led by Caleb Agada's stellar shooting performance, Nigeria controlled the game from start to finish, securing the crucial win at the Salle Multidisciplinaire de Radès in Radès, Tunisia.
Agada, who finished with 26 points, four rebounds, and six assists, was the marquee performer, while Josh Okogie and Chimezie Metu also contributed significantly to the win. This victory reversed Nigeria's previous two losses to Cameroon and South Sudan, reigniting their hopes of securing a World Cup berth in the 2027 tournament in Qatar.
The final qualifying window will take place in February 2027, with the top two teams in each group, along with the best third-placed team, earning spots in the World Cup.
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