The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) has announced a 24-man preliminary roster for D’Tigers as they prepare for the third window of the 2025 FIBA AfroBasket Qualifiers. The tournament is scheduled to take place in Tripoli, Libya, from February 17 to 24, 2025.
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The squad, led by Head Coach Abdulrahman Mohammed, includes 11 home-based players alongside their foreign-based counterparts. Team captain Ike Nwamu (CCMB, France) headlines the list, which features players from leagues across Europe, Asia, and Africa.
Among the invited players are Zaid Hearst (Zamora, Spain), Okiki Michael (Rivers Hoppers, Nigeria), Sulaimon Azeez (Hoops & Reads, Nigeria), Mike Nuga (Valmiera Glass, Latvia), Rayyan AR Salis (Gboko City Chiefs, Nigeria), and Patrick Abah (Royal Hoopers, Nigeria).
Others include Caleb Agada (Avtador, Russia), Abel Offia (Rivers Hoopers, Nigeria), Ugochukwu Simon (Virtus Ragusa, Italy), Wisdom Anyaoha (Gboko City Chiefs, Nigeria), Kareem Joseph (Hoops & Reads, Nigeria), Martins Igbanu (Niigata Albirex BB, Japan), and Ifeanyi Koko (Rivers Hoopers, Nigeria).
Also making the list are Ibe Agu (Customs, Nigeria), Abdul Malik Abu (Arriva P. Cukier, Poland), Christian Mekowulu (Akita Northern Happinets, Japan), Talib Zanna (KK Cibona, Croatia), Bassey Effiong (Spinet Knight, Ghana), Kaodirichi Akobundu-Ehiogu (Pallacanestro Varese, Italy), and Vincent Buchi (Rivers Hoopers, Nigeria).
Rounding out the squad are Jason Jitoboh (Vellaznimi, Kosovo), John Egbunu (Breogan, Spain), and Clinton Osabuohein Best (Hoops & Reads, Nigeria).
D’Tigers will be aiming for a strong performance in Libya as they look to secure qualification for the 2025 FIBA AfroBasket tournament.
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