Head coach of D’Tigers, Mohamed Abdulrahman has expressed disappointment in his team’s lackluster performance at the 2025 FIBA AfroBasket qualifiers in Tunisia.

D’Tigers faced financial constraints, arriving in Tunisia mere hours before their initial game against Libya.

The 2015 Afrobasket champions endured a challenging series of defeats at the Salle Mohamed Mzali court in Monastir, succumbing to Libya with a score of 82-89 on the opening day.

Subsequent losses followed, as they were defeated 62-76 by Uganda in their second game and 62-78 by Cape Verde in the third.

Abdulrahman attributed the team’s struggles to fatigue stating that, “These guys are professionals; they have been in situations like this before, and they are going to find a way to motivate themselves.

“It’s something I don’t think I have to worry about. They are committed to playing and winning for the country,” the Coach said after the defeat to Cape Verde.

Looking ahead, D’Tigers aim to rebound and secure a spot in the tournament when the window reopens in February 2025.