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Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, have departed for Tunis, Tunisia, where they will begin their qualifying campaign in the Qatar 2027 FIBA World Cup.
Head Coach Abdulrahaman Mohammed has unveiled a strong 12-man roster, led by veteran guard and 2015 Afrobasket champion, Stanley Okoye, the team’s longest-serving player.
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The roster blends overseas talents with home-based stars, reflecting Nigeria’s continued commitment to nurturing domestic talent.
Among the selected players are three home-based standouts, including two members of the newly crowned Nigerian champions Lagos Legends – Chinkpa Garba and Obekpa Chris, as well as Paul Dibal of Gboko City Chiefs, whose impressive form earned him a spot.
