Nigeria’s D’Tigers have confirmed their 12-man squad for the 2025 Men’s AfroBasket Championship in Angola from August 12 to 24 — www.naijnaira.com reports.
The team will face Tunisia, Madagascar, and Cameroon in Group B, starting their campaign against Madagascar on August 13.
Coach Mohammed Abdulrahman trimmed the roster after training camp, releasing Fola Fayemi, Kareem Joseph, and Mohamed AbdulSalam.
Center Peter Olisemeka will not feature due to eligibility issues.
NBA guard Josh Okogie leads the squad alongside veterans Talib Zanna, Ike Nwamu, Stan Okoye, and Caleb Agada.
New faces Kaodirichi Akobundu-Ehiogu, Mike Nuga, Devine Eke, Christian Mekowulu, Martins Igbanu, Ugo Andrew Simon, and Emmanuel Omogbo also made the cut.
AfroBasket 2025 is the 31st edition since 1962, with Angola holding 11 titles.
Tunisia, the defending champions, will be among 16 teams competing for the trophy.
D’Tigers aim to emulate D’Tigress, Africa’s reigning women’s basketball champions.
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