FIBA World Cup Qualifiers: D’Tigers beat Cape Verde 100-84

Nigeria’s national men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, have kept their 2027 FIBA World Cup qualification hopes alive following a decisive 100-84 victory over Cape Verde in Tunisia.

Coach David Fizdale’s squad seized control from the opening tip, storming to an early nine-point lead before taking a 52-35 advantage into the halftime break.

Guard Caleb Agada delivered a standout performance, scoring a game-high 26 points with an incredible eight three-pointers in under 24 minutes of play.

Nigeria extended their lead to as much as 27 points in the second half, comfortably insulating themselves against a late offensive push by the Cape Verdeans.

The wire-to-wire win concludes Nigeria's fourth window campaign on a strong note as they push for a ticket to the global tournament in Qatar.