FIBA U18 AfroBasket 2026: Junior D’Tigers, D’Tigress land in Abidjan
Nigeria’s U18 D’Tigers and D’Tigress have arrived in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, with continental glory firmly in sight as preparations intensify for the 2026 FIBA U18 AfroBasket Championship.
The Nigerian teams touched down in the Ivorian capital ahead of the highly anticipated youth basketball championship, signalling the start of the final phase of their campaign on the African stage.
Nigeria Ready for African Challenge
With the tournament bringing together some of the continent’s finest young basketball talents, the D’Tigers and D’Tigress will now focus on completing their preparations and building momentum ahead of their opening fixtures.
Both teams have undergone intensive preparations at home and will be hoping to translate that work into strong performances when the competition gets underway.
For the young Nigerians, the tournament represents more than an opportunity to compete for medals. It is also a major platform to showcase their abilities against the best emerging basketball talents in Africa.
Eyes on Continental Glory
Nigeria has a proud history in African basketball, and the U18 teams will be eager to add another chapter to that legacy.
The D’Tigers and D’Tigress will face stiff opposition in Abidjan, but the Nigerian contingent arrives with confidence and ambition as they target impressive campaigns in the 2026 edition.
With the players now settled in Côte d’Ivoire, attention will shift to the final tactical preparations, team chemistry and match readiness before the first tip-off.
The stage is set, the teams have arrived, and Nigeria’s next generation of basketball stars are ready to make their mark.
The journey towards continental glory has officially begun in Abidjan.
