Nigeria’s men’s basketball team will compete in Group C alongside Rwanda, Guinea, and Tunisia in the FIBA World Cup 2027 qualifiers.
The tournament will kick off in November 2025, with teams across Africa battling for a spot in the prestigious global event.
According to the FIBA draw held in May 2025, Rwanda earned their place in the qualifiers after securing a spot in AfroBasket 2025, set to take place in Angola from August 12-24, 2025.
The World Cup qualifiers will span six windows from November 2025 to March 2027, featuring 420 games worldwide.
Full Draw for the FIBA 2027 Qualifiers:
- Group A: Cameroon, South Sudan, Libya, Cape Verde
- Group B: Senegal, DR Congo, Madagascar, Côte d’Ivoire
- Group C: Nigeria, Rwanda, Guinea, Tunisia
- Group D: Mali, Angola, Uganda, Egypt
Rwanda’s inclusion in Group C places them against some of Africa’s toughest teams. As the qualifiers unfold, fans can expect thrilling basketball action from all teams vying for the chance to represent Africa on the world stage.
Article updated 5 months ago. Content is written and modified by multiple authors.
