Nigeria’s Basketball U18 MNT has claimed another group-stage victory in the FIBA U18 Afrobasket, defeating Uganda 72-61, to finish top of their group, advancing to the quarter-finals.
The J’Tigers dominated the game, securing wins in three of the four quarters.
They took the first quarter 21-15, followed by a 19-11 win in the second, and extended their lead in the third quarter, 17-15.
Although Uganda managed to take the final quarter 20-15, Nigeria’s early dominance ensured a comfortable overall victory.
Nigeria’s campaign began with a 70-57 loss to Egypt in their opening Group B game on September 4.
However, the team bounced back with a hard-fought 70-65 win against Angola on Saturday, putting themselves back in contention.
Nigeria’s J’Tigers head coach, Fubara Onyanabo during the final group game between Nigeria and Uganda at the FIBA U18 AfroBasket. Photo | X
With this win, Nigeria has qualified for the knockout stages and now await their next opponents.
