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carbonado:
Just saw DTIGERS squad for the next window of qualifiers..As far as I am concerned,there is no natural point guard here, wonder why none of the Ireogbu brothers did not get the invite..

I think Iroegbu alongside Akondu have signed with new teams...

But it's good to see Okogie and Moneke back..

carbonado:
Just saw DTIGERS squad for the next window of qualifiers..As far as I am concerned,there is no natural point guard here, wonder why none of the Ireogbu brothers did not get the invite..

Hmn. Michael Efevberha is 41 years old 🙄 and has not played professional basketball since 2025. He played Afrobasket for Nigeria in 2009. I hope he won't be a minus to this squad. Abogidi, Udoka Azuibuike , Ebuka Izundu and Manny Obaseki are not experienced at all when it comes to international FIBA basketball. They are new faces to the Dtigers squad. They are active basketball players though and I pray Coach Fizdale knows how to manage and get the best out of them. None of them is an outstanding player 🙂. Jordan Ogundiran has played several times for Dtigers including an Afrobasket appearance and several FIBA and Olympic qualifiers for Nigeria. He has the experience and mentality 💪. I am happy Josh Okogie is back . Stan Okoye is ever dependable with a wealth of experience that can help Nigeria's cause in Tunisia. The Squad is not bad. However, where are Ike and Uche Iroegbu 😲? They were outstanding in Angola during the last 3 games we played to move to this stage.

Danielnino00:
I think Iroegbu alongside Akondu have signed with new teams...

But it's good to see Okogie and Moneke back..

...I get you, however,we do not have room for error at all..

Redman44:
Hmn. Michael Efevberha is 41 years old 🙄 and has not played professional basketball since 2025. He played Afrobasket for Nigeria in 2009. I hope he won't be a minus to this squad. Abogidi, Udoka Azuibuike , Ebuka Izundu and Manny Obaseki are not experienced at all when it comes to international FIBA basketball. They are new faces to the Dtigers squad. They are active basketball players though and I pray Coach Fizdale knows how to manage and get the best out of them. None of them is an outstanding player 🙂. Jordan Ogundiran has played several times for Dtigers including an Afrobasket appearance and several FIBA and Olympic qualifiers for Nigeria. He has the experience and mentality 💪. I am happy Josh Okogie is back . Stan Okoye is ever dependable with a wealth of experience that can help Nigeria's cause in Tunisia. The Squad is not bad. However, where are Ike and Uche Iroegbu 😲? They were outstanding in Angola during the last 3 games we played to move to this stage.

we have a lot of combo guards on the team,at least get a natural point guard,Jordan turns the ball over alot...Josh,Caleb and Nwamu would have to carry that load...

Danielnino00:
I think Iroegbu alongside Akondu have signed with new teams...

But it's good to see Okogie and Moneke back..

I see 😎, concerning Iroegbu ( Which one of the brothers ? ). Mekowulu is not also in this squad. Akobundo is missing also and he is young exciting player to watch 💪. Ike Nwamu is a veteran with lots of experience. Chima Moneke is a player I am yet to watch closely. I can't really assess him. I was thinking I would see Gabe Vincent on the roster. I still stand with my mantra though and I hope Coach Fizdale agrees with me- " If you want to make my team to the World Cup and the Olympics, you must come to Africa and play in the QUALIFYING Games 🙏🇳🇬🇳🇬.

carbonado:
we have a lot of combo guards on the team,at least get a natural point guard,Jordan turns the ball over alot...Josh,Caleb and Nwamu would have to carry that load...

Hopefully, they will cover up for the lack of a natural guard in the team .

Redman44:
Hopefully, they will cover up for the lack of a natural guard in the team .

....Hopefully we do...

Nigeria's women's basketball team (D'Tigress) plays Spain today, August 21, 2026, at 6:00 PM UTC

We play against Spain today, if anyone has a link, they should help post it here.

Halftime from Tenerife, Spain

Its time to start trimming the squad down,,,,,,

A team that can't play second half. 18 points in 20 mins.

Imagine not able to score a point each per minute of all of second half.

9 points in 3rd and also 4th. This is a terrible outing.

Procashtips:
Imagine not able to score a point each per minute of all of second half.

9 points in 3rd and also 4th. This is a terrible outing.

What would you say the problem is the technical staff or the players ?

gomol:
What would you say the problem is the technical staff or the players ?

Technical.


The players didn't choose themselves.

This team doesn't look like it's ready for the world cup..
We need to inject a few quality players....

2018... Run it back.

Carrying Africa to the world stage 💪🇳🇬

Watch how Nigeria made a mark in #FIBAWWC history, full documentary available on FIBA YouTube ➡️ https://t.co/e7TsqHlr6Q pic.twitter.com/RqANZ8TgXA

— FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup (@FIBAWWC) August 22, 2026

TheSuperNerd:
2018... Run it back.

Carrying Africa to the world stage 💪🇳🇬

Watch how Nigeria made a mark in #FIBAWWC history, full documentary available on FIBA YouTube ➡️ https://t.co/e7TsqHlr6Q pic.twitter.com/RqANZ8TgXA

— FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup (@FIBAWWC) August 22, 2026

We gonna shock the world again

With this team?

PDPGuy:
We gonna shock the world again

I just pray they don't come home with new records defeat wise.

Danielnino00:
This team doesn't look like it's ready for the world cup..
We need to inject a few quality players....

DTigers' Schedule in the Qualifiers

She playing, she playing.

BascoVanVeli:
She playing, she playing.

Amy Okonkwo made her debut for Portland Fire. She finished with 5 points (1/6fg), 2 rebounds, a steal and an assist.

Nigeria Vs Cameroon live here:

https://www.youtube.com/live/VgVHVW9PeK0?si=Yz4jswyTAP-HBSEH

They are going to lose if they continue to play like this.

Cameroon's strategy is to load the paint and that's forcing the boys to just spam 3s which isn't working.

They have to find a way to get into the paint and either get baskets or force Cameroon to foul.

lovewins:
They are going to lose if they continue to play like this.

Cameroon's strategy is to load the paint and that's forcing the boys to just spam 3s which isn't working.

They have to find a way to get into the paint and either get baskets or force Cameroon to foul.

....the modern day spamming of 3 pointers can be hard to watch....A team realizes its 3 pointers are not dropping but decides to keep shooting, not smart at all....

We're playing absolute rubbish... If we loss this game, our qualification will be hanging by a thread

Danielnino00:
We're playing absolute rubbish... If we loss this game, our qualification will be hanging by a thread

..the team is not balanced in a way..we do not have a natural point guard, and we do not have a big that likes to play in the paint..

Look at Moneke that is suppose to a big man/power forward....he has tried 3 pointers about 5 times, non has entered.

Down by 12 heading into the 4th quarter