By Adeolu Johnson
Nigeria Basketball Federation,NBBF, has officially unveiled the 12-man D’Tigers roster that will represent Nigeria at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 African Qualifiers (Window 3) taking place in Luanda, Angola, from July 2–5, 2026.
The tournament marks the beginning of another chapter for Nigerian basketball as Head Coach David Fizdale, takes charge of D’Tigers, for the first time, bringing with him decades of NBA coaching experience and a proven track record of developing elite talent at the highest level.
Coach Fizdale will lead a talented blend of experienced internationals and emerging stars as Nigeria continues its quest to qualify for the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup.
D’Tigers Final Roster, includes; Uchenna Ireogbu, Ikenna Ireogbu, Caleb Agada, Martins Igbanu, Paul Dibal.
Others are, Stanley Okoye, Daniel Utomi, Chimezie Metu, Wesley Iwundu, Christian Mekowulu, Akobundu-Ehiogu Kaodirichi and Michael Eric.
Nigeria will compete in Group C alongside Guinea, Rwanda, and Tunisia, with every game carrying significant importance as the qualification campaign enters a decisive stage.
Venue, is Luanda, Angola, scheduled for July 2–5, 2026. And Nigeria’s games are slated for July 2; Nigeria vs Tunisia, July 3; Nigeria vs. Guinea, and July 5; Nigeria vs. Rwanda
The top teams from the African qualifiers will advance toward qualification for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027.
D’Tigers depart the country for Angola this week with 29-member delegation comprising 12 players and 17 officials for the decisive FIBA Africa World Cup qualifying.
