Nigeria’s D’Tigers lose to Ivory Coast in World Cup qualifiers

Nigeria’s D’Tigers lose to Ivory Coast in World Cup qualifiers

Nigeria’s D’Tigers have lost their opening game against Ivory Coast in the fourth window of the ongoing FIBA World Cup qualifiers.

The Nigerians were outclassed by the unbeaten Ivorians who defeated them 78-66 at Sports Treichville in Abidjan on Friday night, August 27.

With the defeat, D’Tigers stay in fourth on the table in Group E after three losses in five games.

Nigeria faces Guinea on August 27 before squaring up with Angola a day later.

The top two teams from the group will book automatic tickets to the FIBA 2023 World Cup billed for Japan, Indonesia, and the Philippines between August 25 and September 10, 2023.

Idowu Babalola Photo
Idowu Babalola

Socially Not Social. IG & Twitter - @Braggamando

All author posts
Related Posts
Why I returned to Kano Pillars – Ahmed Musa
Why I returned to Kano Pillars – Ahmed Musa

Super Eagles striker and captain, Ahmed Musa has opened up about the reason behind his shock move to his...

Don Richard debunks de.ath rumour
Don Richard debunks de.ath rumour

Veteran Nollywood actor Don Richard has come forward to shut down rumours claiming he has passed away False reports...

It was devastating – Brazil legend Ronaldo reveals he suffered ‘severe depression’ and ‘gained a lot of weight’ after retiring
It was devastating - Brazil legend Ronaldo re...

Brazilian football icon, Ronaldo has candidly shared the deep emotional struggles he faced after stepping away from professional football,...

Write A Comments