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Nigeria’s Junior Tigers made it three wins from three games, with a 70-60 victory over hosts Ivory Coast in the ongoing FIBA Africa U18 Basketball Qualifiers in Abidjan.
In previous group games, the J’Tigers had defeated Ghana 72-47 in the first game and then thrashed Liberia 82-49 in the second game.
The match against hosts Ivory Coast was intense and hard-fought, showcasing the vivacity, tenacity and innate talent of the boys coached by coach Humphrey Fubara Onyanabo.
With this victory, the J’Tigers earned the only ticket to represent FIBA Zone 3 at the final of the FIBA Africa U18 basketball tournament scheduled to take place later this year in South Africa.
Nigeria, who already have seven U-18 titles under their belt, will now play to reach their 12th Final Round and also aim for an eighth title.
The final qualifiers in South Africa will serve as a qualifying opportunity for the FIBA Under-19 World Championship.
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