FIBA U-18 Afrobasket: Nigeria defeats Angola 70-65 in opener

FIBA U-18 Afrobasket: Nigeria defeats Angola 70-65 in opener

Tosin Abayomi 17:45 - 07.09.2024

Nigeria started their FIBA U-18 Afrobasket campaign with a 70-65 win against Angola.

Nigeria's youth men's basketball team finally had action on the court.

The team recorded a 70-65 victory against Angola in their opening group game of the 2024 FIBA U-18 Afrobasket tournament in South Africa.

Nigeria 70-65 Angola

The team had issues before the start of the tournament.

Nigeria started their FIBA U-18 Afrobasket campaign with a 70-65 win against Angola.
Nigeria started their FIBA U-18 Afrobasket campaign with a 70-65 win against Angola.

According to several reports, there were visa issues for the Nigerians by the South African embassy.

They however overcame them in time to participate at the tournament.

Nigeria started their FIBA U-18 Afrobasket campaign with a 70-65 win against Angola.
Nigeria started their FIBA U-18 Afrobasket campaign with a 70-65 win against Angola.

After their female counterparts destroyed, Zimbabwe 107-30 in their own opener, it was time for the male team to get busy.

They had to overcome adversity to win against Angola in a packed arena.

Down 10 points, they rallied back to get a five-point victory.

Nigeria started their FIBA U-18 Afrobasket campaign with a 70-65 win against Angola.
Nigeria started their FIBA U-18 Afrobasket campaign with a 70-65 win against Angola.

The star of the show for Nigeria was youngster Azeez Olaitan Sulaimon.

He recorded 20 points, seven rebounds, and 10 steals to guide Nigeria to victory.

The Nigerians still have a lot of work to do if they are to qualify for the FIBA U-19 World Cup next year.

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