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D’Tigers Fight for Survival as Rwanda Showdown Becomes Do-or-Die Battle

Posted : 30 November 2025

Nigeria’s D’Tigers return to action tonight with everything on the line as they face Rwanda in a decisive clash at the FIBA 2027 Basketball World Cup African Qualifiers in Rades, Tunisia.

Both teams arrive with similar narratives — high expectations, early struggles, and now, no room for error. With two defeats each in Window 1, the loser tonight will be eliminated from the qualification race.

Nigeria’s campaign began frustratingly, pushing host nation Tunisia to overtime in a thrilling 78–88 opener before losing 69–55 to Guinea, marking their first-ever defeat to the Guineans in World Cup qualifying history.

Rwanda has faced similar setbacks, also falling to Guinea and Tunisia. This parallel pressure sets the stage for a tense final group encounter, with both sides fighting to avoid an early exit.

Head coach Abdulrahman Mohamed admitted the opening two results were below expectations but remains confident that the best of D’Tigers is yet to come, insisting the squad has the quality to turn the tide.

Beyond tonight, the broader qualification race remains fierce. Sixteen African nations are competing for just five World Cup spots, across three windows of games from November 2025 to July 2026. The top three teams from each group will advance, carrying their results into the next round.

For D’Tigers, the path is clear: victory keeps their World Cup hopes alive, while anything less ends their journey in Rades. Tonight, Nigeria plays not just for points, but for pride, revival, and a chance to remain in the World Cup conversation.

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