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Nigeria Unveil Final D'Tigers Squad for FIBA World Cup African Qualifiers

Posted : 01 July 2026

Nigeria have unveiled a 12-man D'Tigers squad for the FIBA Basketball World Cup African Qualifiers in Angola, with experienced stars Chimezie Metu, Caleb Agada and Stanley Okoye leading the team's quest for qualification.

The qualifiers will take place from July 2 to July 5, 2026, with Nigeria set to face Tunisia, Guinea and Rwanda in a crucial qualification window.

The squad also includes Daniel Utomi, brothers Uchenna (UC) Iroegbu and Ikenna (Ike) Iroegbu, Martins Igbanu, Paul Dibal, Wesley Iwundu, Christian Mekowulu, Kaodirichi Akobundu-Ehiogu and Michael Eric.

The team will be led by Head Coach David Fizdale, who will rely on a balanced blend of experienced internationals and emerging talents as D'Tigers aim to strengthen their chances of reaching the next FIBA Basketball World Cup.

Ahead of the tournament, the Director General of the National Sports Commission, Bukola Olopade, expressed confidence in the team's ability to deliver strong performances in Angola.

He urged the players to represent the country with discipline, unity and determination.

"D'Tigers have demonstrated that they belong among Africa's basketball elite. As they head to Angola, the National Sports Commission charges the team to roar once again, play with passion, unity and unrelenting commitment to the nation.

"Nigerians believe in their ability, and we are confident they will give their very best in pursuit of World Cup qualification," Olopade said.

Nigeria open their campaign against Tunisia on Thursday, July 2, before taking on Guinea on Friday, July 3. They will conclude the qualification window against Rwanda on Sunday, July 5.

The National Sports Commission also called on Nigerians at home and in the diaspora to support D'Tigers as they continue their bid to qualify for the next FIBA Basketball World Cup.

With a blend of seasoned internationals and talented contributors, Nigeria will be aiming to secure positive results in Angola and keep their World Cup qualification hopes firmly on track. The upcoming fixtures present an important opportunity for D'Tigers to reinforce their status among Africa's leading basketball nations.

 

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