Sports

2021 AfroBasket Qualifier: D’Tigers Outclass Rwanda

  • EKOHOTBLOG, 29TH NOVEMBER, 2020
  • Nigeria senior men’s basketball team D’Tigers defeated host Rwanda 83 – 62 in their second Group D game at the on-going 2021 AfroBasket qualifiers on Saturday.

It is D’Tigers’ second group stage win after they kicked off the qualifying campaign with a 76-56 victory against South Sudan.

The Nigerian side took the first quarter 22-13, dominated the second quarter 25-15 before the Rwandans edged the third 24-19.

Also Read: Buhari Celeberates Rear Admiral Atukum at 80

But in the fourth quarter D’Tigers came out tops 17 points to Rwanda’s 10.

Up next for D’Tigers is a clash against Mali which comes up tomorrow Sunday, 29 November.

The tournament will serve as qualifiers for the 2021 FIBA Africa Championship in Rwanda.

Samuel David

Call me Sam Reporting for duty 24/7

Share
Published by
Samuel David

Recent Posts

NIMR DG, Professor Obafunwa Appeals to Federal Government for Electricity Waiver to Sustain Operations

DG NIMR, Prof. Obafunwa Appeals to FG For Electricity Waiver Prof. Obafunwa Laments The Excesses…

2 hours ago

Lookman Named in Serie A Team of the Year

Ademola Lookman named in the Serie A Team of the Year for his exceptional 2024…

2 hours ago

Epe LG Chairperson, Surah Animashaun Frowns at Vandalism of Electricity Cables

Animashaun Urges Community Vigilance Animashaun highlights negative impact of  power outage on local communities Epe…

2 hours ago