Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, will return to competitive action on Thursday when they face Tunisia in their opening game of the latest FIBA Basketball World Cup qualifying window.
The fixture marks Nigeria’s first competitive international outing in the current qualification campaign, with the team aiming to secure a winning start against one of Africa’s top basketball sides.
D’Tigers will be looking to make a strong statement as they begin their quest for a place at the next FIBA Basketball World Cup, while Tunisia will also be targeting an important opening victory in the qualifying series.
The clash is expected to provide an early test for the Nigerian side as they seek to build momentum in the race for World Cup qualification.
