Nigeria’s D’Tigers have suffered a second consecutive defeat in the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qualifiers after losing 82–79 to South Sudan in a closely contested encounter.
The Nigerian side put up a valiant fight but ultimately fell short by three points, leaving their hopes of securing a place at the next FIBA Basketball World Cup hanging by a thread.
The defeat represents another setback for D’Tigers, who are now under increasing pressure to produce positive results in their remaining games.
Nigeria will have little time to dwell on the loss, with Cape Verde awaiting them in their next qualifier on Sunday.
D’Tigers must now secure victory to keep their World Cup qualification hopes alive.
Final Result: Nigeria 79–82 South Sudan
Next Game: Nigeria vs Cape Verde — Sunday.
