The hope of the Nigeria U18 boys to participate in the 2024 championship seems to be jeopardized has they are stranded presently.
The team have been denied visas by the South African Consulate at the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
The Nigerian Under-18 boys’ basketball team have been denied visas by the South African Consulate at the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. This decision has jeopardized Nigeria’s trip to the AfroBasket Men’s U18 competition starting in South Africa today.
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This decision has affected Nigeria’s trip to the AfroBasket Men’s U18 competition starting in South Africa on Monday.
The Nigerian boys are scheduled to face Egypt tomorrow in Pretoria.
NBBF has already complained to FIBA Africa, the South African hosts, and Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Ministry.
The calls made by South African officials from Pretoria have made little or no impact.
