Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team earned a narrow win over Libya to keep their hope of qualifying for the 2025 Afrobasket tournament within reach.
D’Tigers ended their eight-game losing streak with a 75-70 victory over Libya on Friday night at the Tripoli Great Hall.D’Tigees Afrobaak
Despite losing the opening two quarters, they put up a commendable performance in the second and third to claim victory over the home side.
Caleb Agada, a member of the Tokyo 2020 squad, led the team in points and rebounds with 14 and 10, respectively.
D’Tigers struggled to keep possession in the match with 18 turnovers while the Libyans had just five.
Libya’s duo of Hamad and Sadi scored a combined 29 points as they suffered their second loss in the qualification series.
D’Tigers will take on Uganda today, 22 Saturday in their next match.
A win will further increase their chances of qualifying for the Afrobasket, a loss will throw them out of contention.
Nigeria’s last meeting with Uganda ended in a 72-62 defeat during the first window of the qualification series.
