D’Tigers have announced their final squad for the Men’s AfroBasket Championship, scheduled to take place in Angola from August 12 to August 24.
Nigeria’s men will be chasing a second continental crown, ten years after winning their maiden title in 2015.
Drawn in Group B alongside Tunisia, Madagascar and Cameroon, D’Tigers will begin their campaign against Madagascar on August 13.
Following an intensive training camp, Coach Mohammed Abdulrahman dropped Fola Fayemi, Kareem Joseph and Mohamed AbdulSalam. Big man Peter Olisemeka also missed out after being ruled ineligible.
Star guard Josh Okogie headlines the roster, joined by returning stalwarts Talib Zanna, Ike Nwamu, Stan Okoye and Caleb Agada. Rising talents Kaodirichi Akobundu-Ehiogu, Mike Nuga, Devine Eke, Christian Mekowulu, Martins Igbanu, Ugo Andrew Simon and Emmanuel Omogbo have also earned call-ups.
This year’s AfroBasket will be the 31st edition since its inception in 1962. Angola lead the all-time honours list with 11 titles, while Tunisia enter as reigning champions. Sixteen nations will vie for the trophy, and D’Tigers will be looking to emulate D’Tigress, who currently hold the African women’s basketball crown.