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D’Tigers beat Rwanda 106-62!

The last time the team had a 100+ point win was in 2019, against Korea.

Was David Fizdale in Luanda at all ? I am seeing the name David Vanterpool as Nigeria's Coach. Can someone explain this situation to me?

These guys should be kept together for the next round of qualifiers 🙂. At least 7 guys in this squad should play for Nigeria in the next round. There are other guys in the Collegiate system in the USA that can play in the next round. If they want to be considered for a Dtigers shirt at the Olympics or the World Cup, they must play in the qualifiers 🙏🇳🇬🇳🇬. We should not rely too much on the NBA players. We have good players in Europe too.

The NBBF should also contact Alex Antetomkunpo, younger brother of Giannis. Seems the dude is ready to play for Nigeria 💪🇳🇬🇳🇬. He still has his Nigerian Citizenship.

I know I have misses but this is what I am talking about. So that makes it 3 wins out of 3. Job done?

PDPGuy:
D’Tigers beat Rwanda 106-62!

The last time the team had a 100+ point win was in 2019, against Korea.

TheSuperNerd:
I know I have misses but this is what I am talking about. So that makes it 3 wins out of 3. Job done?

....Job just started, we just moved into phase 2(round 2) and you carry over your results from phase1...the lowest team from each group are eliminated, the top 3 teams from each group moves to the next phase, that is where we are now...

Alright... Good. Thanks for the breakdown my good man.

carbonado:
....Job just started, we just moved into phase 2(round 2) and you carry over your results from phase1...the lowest team from each group are eliminated, the top 3 teams from each group moves to the next phase, that is where we are now...

I think both are. David Vanterpool is the primary asst to David Fizdale.

Redman44:
Was David Fizdale in Luanda at all ? I am seeing the name David Vanterpool as Nigeria's Coach. Can someone explain this situation to me?

These guys should be kept together for the next round of qualifiers 🙂. At least 7 guys in this squad should play for Nigeria in the next round. There are other guys in the Collegiate system in the USA that can play in the next round. If they want to be considered for a Dtigers shirt at the Olympics or the World Cup, they must play in the qualifiers 🙏🇳🇬🇳🇬. We should not rely too much on the NBA players. We have good players in Europe too.

The U-18 D’Tigers absolutely demolished Benin😮‍💨

No Mercies mehn. These young Tigers were not fed before they went on court.

PDPGuy:
The U-18 D’Tigers absolutely demolished Benin😮‍💨

TheSuperNerd:
No Mercies mehn. These young Tigers were not fed before they went on court.

The coaches shouldn’t be feeding them in subsequent games 🤣

So this is our next Group and Challenge towards qualifying for Qatar 2026.

Nigeria 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬.
Cameroun
South Sudan
Cabo Verde
Tunisia
Guinea 🙂.

The games will kick off August 27, 2026. The top 2 teams in the group will qualify for the World Cup 💪🏆🏆.

The other group

Senegal
Ivory Coast
Mali
Angola
Egypt
DR Congo

Let the games BEGIN.

Cabo Verde and South Sudan are not pushovers. They are difficult opponents . Cameroun is also playing very well of recent. This is why I said we need the best of the best players for the next round of the qualifiers as Tunisia and Guinea will be seeking revenge against Dtigers. The likes of Miye Oni, Josh Okogie, Gabe Vincent etc should be considering making a trip to Africa for the qualifiers very soon. Michael Eric and Paul Dibal should be replaced. Cheers.

Amy Okonkwo waived by the Atlanta Dream. Hoping she gets picked up by a team that will actually use her.

Players of Nigerian origins to look out for at the 2026 Summer League that tips off today 🇳🇬:

🇳🇬🇺🇸 Jonathan Mogbo (Sacramento Kings)
🇳🇬 Felix Okpara (Washington Wizards)
🇳🇬🇺🇸 Ebuka Okorie (Detroit Pistons)
🇳🇬 Ugonna Onyenso (Detroit Pistons)
🇳🇬🇺🇸 Zuby Ejiofor (Atlanta Hawks)
🇳🇬🇺🇸 Tobe Awaka (Chicago Bulls)
🇳🇬 Kaodirichi Akobundu-Ehiogu (Dallas Mavericks)
🇳🇬🇬🇧 Tobi Lawal (Dallas Mavericks)
🇳🇬🇺🇸 Graham Ike (GSW)
🇳🇬 EJ Anosike (Nuggets)
🇳🇬🇮🇹 Giovanni Emejuru (Nuggets)
🇳🇬🇺🇸 Osayi Osifo (Nuggets)
🇳🇬🇺🇸 Otega Oweh (OKC)
🇳🇬🇺🇸 Ernest Udeh (Cavs)
🇳🇬🇺🇸 Micheal Ajayi (Hornets)
🇳🇬 Toby Okani (Knicks)
🇳🇬🇺🇸 John Ukomadu (Nets)
🇳🇬🇺🇸 AK Okereke (Lakers)

https://x.com/i/status/2075193254123909399


Source: @Uch3_D_Fanatik (Uche🏀🇳🇬)

Seems like they aren't.... lol

98-54 vs Burkina faso
96-35 vs Benin Republic

PDPGuy:
The coaches shouldn’t be feeding them in subsequent games 🤣

TheSuperNerd:
Players of Nigerian origins to look out for at the 2026 Summer League that tips off today 🇳🇬:

🇳🇬🇺🇸 Jonathan Mogbo (Sacramento Kings)
🇳🇬 Felix Okpara (Washington Wizards)
🇳🇬🇺🇸 Ebuka Okorie (Detroit Pistons)
🇳🇬 Ugonna Onyenso (Detroit Pistons)
🇳🇬🇺🇸 Zuby Ejiofor (Atlanta Hawks)
🇳🇬🇺🇸 Tobe Awaka (Chicago Bulls)
🇳🇬 Kaodirichi Akobundu-Ehiogu (Dallas Mavericks)
🇳🇬🇬🇧 Tobi Lawal (Dallas Mavericks)
🇳🇬🇺🇸 Graham Ike (GSW)
🇳🇬 EJ Anosike (Nuggets)
🇳🇬🇮🇹 Giovanni Emejuru (Nuggets)
🇳🇬🇺🇸 Osayi Osifo (Nuggets)
🇳🇬🇺🇸 Otega Oweh (OKC)
🇳🇬🇺🇸 Ernest Udeh (Cavs)
🇳🇬🇺🇸 Micheal Ajayi (Hornets)
🇳🇬 Toby Okani (Knicks)
🇳🇬🇺🇸 John Ukomadu (Nets)
🇳🇬🇺🇸 AK Okereke (Lakers)

https://x.com/i/status/2075193254123909399


Source: @Uch3_D_Fanatik (Uche🏀🇳🇬)

Interesting 😎😎💪🇳🇬.

Elizabeth Balogun joins Valencia. The WNBA can eat their league 😔

BascoVanVeli:
Elizabeth Balogun joins Valencia. The WNBA can eat their league 😔

Wow. Nice one!

Niceeee

BascoVanVeli:
Elizabeth Balogun joins Valencia. The WNBA can eat their league 😔

From the list below....Ebuka Okorie got off to a great start.

Ebuka Okorie's Summer League debut:

20 PTS
1 REB
4 AST
2 STL
50% FG

What a way to announce yourself 🇳🇬🔥pic.twitter.com/Gm776hSXBb

— UCHE 🏀🇳🇬 (@uch3_D_Fanatik) July 10, 2026

TheSuperNerd:
Players of Nigerian origins to look out for at the 2026 Summer League that tips off today 🇳🇬:

🇳🇬🇺🇸 Jonathan Mogbo (Sacramento Kings)
🇳🇬 Felix Okpara (Washington Wizards)
🇳🇬🇺🇸 Ebuka Okorie (Detroit Pistons)
🇳🇬 Ugonna Onyenso (Detroit Pistons)
🇳🇬🇺🇸 Zuby Ejiofor (Atlanta Hawks)
🇳🇬🇺🇸 Tobe Awaka (Chicago Bulls)
🇳🇬 Kaodirichi Akobundu-Ehiogu (Dallas Mavericks)
🇳🇬🇬🇧 Tobi Lawal (Dallas Mavericks)
🇳🇬🇺🇸 Graham Ike (GSW)
🇳🇬 EJ Anosike (Nuggets)
🇳🇬🇮🇹 Giovanni Emejuru (Nuggets)
🇳🇬🇺🇸 Osayi Osifo (Nuggets)
🇳🇬🇺🇸 Otega Oweh (OKC)
🇳🇬🇺🇸 Ernest Udeh (Cavs)
🇳🇬🇺🇸 Micheal Ajayi (Hornets)
🇳🇬 Toby Okani (Knicks)
🇳🇬🇺🇸 John Ukomadu (Nets)
🇳🇬🇺🇸 AK Okereke (Lakers)

https://x.com/i/status/2075193254123909399


Source: @Uch3_D_Fanatik (Uche🏀🇳🇬)

Here is Zuby Ejiofor with the Atlanta Hawks...

Look at Zuby running the floor and finishing through contact 💪💪 pic.twitter.com/Cd5xkRKeS0

— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) July 9, 2026

Nneka came up clutch for the LA Sparks in that 4th quarter!

The Women’s World Cup is 50 days away…..