Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, have unveiled their roster for the second round of the FIBA Basketball World Cup African Qualifiers, with Chima Moneke returning to the squad.
Moneke is among 11 players named for the crucial qualifying campaign, alongside NBA stars Chimezie Metu and Josh Okogie.
The roster also includes Caleb Agada, Stan Okoye, Ike Nwamu, Udoka Azubuike, Efe Abogidi, Ebuka Izundu, Manny Obaseki and Jordan Ogundiran.
D’Tigers Roster
Chimezie Metu
Josh Okogie
Caleb Agada
Stan Okoye
Chima Moneke
Ike Nwamu
Udoka Azubuike
Efe Abogidi
Ebuka Izundu
Manny Obaseki
Jordan Ogundiran
D’Tigers will be led by former NBA coach David Fizdale, who will be assisted by Dan Craig, Quinton Crawford, former Nigerian international Deji Akindele and Dapo Adegbile.
Coaching Staff
Head Coach: David Fizdale
Assistant Coach: Dan Craig
Assistant Coach: Quinton Crawford
Assistant Coach: Deji Akindele
Assistant Coach: Dapo Adegbile
Moneke’s return is expected to provide additional experience and physicality as Nigeria continue their push for qualification for the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup.
