Nigeria has named a 12-man squad for the first window of the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup African qualifiers as D’Tigers prepare to open their campaign on Thursday in Tunis
Coach Abdulrahman Mohammed confirmed the roster ahead of the team’s departure, with Nigeria set to begin their Group C fixtures against hosts Tunisia on Thursday.
The group also includes Rwanda and Guinea, with matches scheduled against them on November 29 and 30, respectively.
Former Afrobasket captain Ike Nwamu headlines the squad, returning as one of the side’s most experienced figures.
He is joined by guards Stan Okoye and Mike Nuga, while Christopher Obekpa, known for his shot-blocking and defensive consistency, anchors the frontcourt.