FIBA World Cup Qualifiers: D’Tigers Name Final 12-Man Squad for Crucial Angola Showdown
The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) has announced D’Tigers’ final 12-man roster for the third window of the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup African Qualifiers, with the team set to battle Tunisia, Guinea and Rwanda in Luanda, Angola.
The squad signals the start of a new chapter under newly appointed head coach David Fizdale, who takes charge of his first competitive games as Nigeria seeks a place at the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup.
D’Tigers’ Final 12-Man Roster
Uchenna Iroegbu
Ikenna Iroegbu
Caleb Agada
Martins Igbanu
Paul Dibal
Stanley Okoye
Daniel Utomi
Chimezie Metu
Wesley Iwundu
Christian Mekowulu
Kaodirichi Akobundu-Ehiogu
Michael Eric
Nigeria has been drawn in Group C alongside Tunisia, Guinea and Rwanda, with all matches scheduled to be played in Luanda from July 2 to July 5.
Nigeria’s Fixtures
July 2: Tunisia vs Nigeria
July 3: Nigeria vs Guinea
July 5: Nigeria vs Rwanda
The three fixtures are expected to provide an early test for Fizdale’s side as the Americans-led technical crew begins its quest to guide Nigeria back to the world’s biggest basketball stage.
Only the top-performing teams from the African qualifying campaign will keep their hopes alive of securing a place at the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup, making every game in Luanda crucial for D’Tigers.
