In a highly anticipated event, FIBA Africa has officially conducted the draw for the 2025 Afrobasket qualifier, setting the stage for an intense competition.
The Afrobasket draw revealed 20 participating teams, strategically placed into 5 groups of 4 teams each.
Nigeria’s D’Tigers found themselves assigned to Group B alongside Cape Verde and Uganda.
The group stage, scheduled for February 2024, is poised to deliver thrilling basketball action.
Meanwhile, Group E and D are set to tip off their qualifiers in November 2024, adding to the anticipation surrounding this continental basketball spectacle.
For D’Tigers, this tournament marks a crucial opportunity for redemption, having narrowly missed qualification for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
Eager to showcase their prowess on the court, the Nigerian team is determined to secure a berth in the Afrobasket and make amends for their previous setback.
Adding to their momentum, D’Tigers recently clinched victory at the Autumn Invitational Tournament in China, triumphing over renowned teams like the United States and Serbia.
This triumph sets the stage for an exciting journey as Nigeria’s basketball enthusiasts eagerly await the team’s quest for success in the upcoming Afrobasket qualifier.