Resilient D’Tigers Edge Guinea To Stay On Course For World Cup Ticket

Nigeria’s D’Tigers produced another remarkable comeback to edge Guinea 80-79 in a thrilling FIBA Basketball World Cup African Qualifier in Angola on Friday, with Caleb Agada starring by scoring a game-high 22 points.
The hard-fought victory came less than 24 hours after Nigeria’s dramatic fightback against Tunisia, further highlighting the team’s resilience despite a disrupted build-up caused by travel delays and limited preparation.
Having surrendered a late lead to a spirited Guinea side, D’Tigers kept their composure and dug deep to snatch victory in the closing moments, strengthening their hopes of qualifying for the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup.
Assistant coach David Lawrence...