{
  "id": 2042932,
  "title": "Fizdale names D’Tigers roster for World Cup qualifiers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/fizdale-names-dtigers-roster-for-world-cup-qualifiers",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-20T00:08:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/fizdale-names-dtigers-roster-for-world-cup-qualifiers/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Nigeria's basketball team, the D’Tigers, have unveiled their roster for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers, with head coach David Fizdale confirming the 12-man lineup, according to PUNCH Sports Extra. The team includes notable players such as Chimezie Metu, Caleb Agada, and Udoka Azubuike, marking a return for forward Chima Moneke after a long absence. The squad will compete in the second round of the African qualifiers, which will take place in Tunisia later this month, with crucial matches against Cameroon, South Sudan, and Cape Verde. The successful teams will advance to the World Cup in Qatar, with the final qualifying window set for February 2027.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Fizdale names D’Tigers roster for World Cup qualifiers",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/fizdale-names-dtigers-roster-for-world-cup-qualifiers-2045607",
        "published": "2026-08-20T00:36:50.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}