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Nigeria's J'Tigers Overpower Benin Republic to Open U-18 Afrobasket Qualifiers in Style

Posted : 09 July 2026

Nigeria's U-18 men's basketball team, J'Tigers, began their campaign at the FIBA U-18 Afrobasket Zone 3 Qualifiers on a commanding note with a resounding 96-35 victory over Benin Republic in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.

The Nigerian youngsters dominated proceedings from the opening quarter to the final buzzer, showcasing their quality, discipline, and attacking prowess against their West African opponents.

The convincing victory highlighted the success of the Nigeria Basketball Federation's (NBBF) grassroots development programme, with the team made up of players selected through an extensive nationwide talent identification process.

Reacting to the impressive performance, NBBF President, Engr. Ahmadu Musa Kida, commended the players for their outstanding display and dedication.

Kida attributed the emphatic win to the collective efforts of the federation's board members, describing it as a reflection of the hard work being invested in youth basketball development across the country.

He reaffirmed the federation's commitment to discovering and nurturing young talent, stressing that the NBBF would continue to strengthen its grassroots programmes to ensure a steady pipeline of quality players for Nigeria's national teams.

According to him, sustained investment in youth basketball remains crucial to Nigeria's ambition of consolidating its growing reputation as one of Africa's leading basketball nations and enhancing its competitiveness on the global stage.

The impressive opening victory provides Nigeria with strong momentum as the J'Tigers continue their quest for qualification, reflecting the federation's long-term investment in developing the next generation of basketball stars.

 

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