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successinlife:
The semi final pairing today of 2015 Afrobasket is too tight.I will accept whatever fate throws at us Nigerians because it is not going to be easy for both teams,Senegal - Nigeria & Tunisia - Angola these are finals before the finals.if there is a match that gives alot of tension,that raises HBP that creates sleepless nights,that match is definitely Nigeria Vs Senegal.I never worried myself until now in our earlier matches not even against Tunisia because that game was won by the home fans and few referee assistance to the host,though credit should be given to the host nation but i don't see that team defeat Nigeria in a neutral ground.

Senegal don't always like to accept Nigeria's superiority in anything,even in sports they don't perform well once it is Nigeria,an average senegalese want to spill blood to defeat Nigeria.I will be more than happy as a patriotic Nigerian to see us defeat Senegal but it will not come on a plater of gold,it will not be easy,sincerely speaking odds favor the senegalese but i think our boys would try to raise the bar today to rewrite their own history,man for man Senegal are slightly ahead but i am gathering myself up to support my country and hope we win today.

Please anybody knows if Ike Diogu is available for this match? i don't know why Festus Ezeli is not in this roster ,we need extra tall guys,
anybody with an idea.I think in Afrobasket we need our best players,unlike Nigeria,Senegalese don't often take dual nationality,very very few do it.i know alot of their athletes that will rather remain a senegalese than switch allegiance to another country.

well said

successinlife:
The semi final pairing today of 2015 Afrobasket is too tight.I will accept whatever fate throws at us Nigerians because it is not going to be easy for both teams,Senegal - Nigeria & Tunisia - Angola these are finals before the finals.if there is a match that gives alot of tension,that raises HBP that creates sleepless nights,that match is definitely Nigeria Vs Senegal.I never worried myself until now in our earlier matches not even against Tunisia because that game was won by the home fans and few referee assistance to the host,though credit should be given to the host nation but i don't see that team defeat Nigeria in a neutral ground.

Senegal don't always like to accept Nigeria's superiority in anything,even in sports they don't perform well once it is Nigeria,an average senegalese want to spill blood to defeat Nigeria.I will be more than happy as a patriotic Nigerian to see us defeat Senegal but it will not come on a plater of gold,it will not be easy,sincerely speaking odds favor the senegalese but i think our boys would try to raise the bar today to rewrite their own history,man for man Senegal are slightly ahead but i am gathering myself up to support my country and hope we win today.

Please anybody knows if Ike Diogu is available for this match? i don't know why Festus Ezeli is not in this roster ,we need extra tall guys,
anybody with an idea.I think in Afrobasket we need our best players,unlike Nigeria,Senegalese don't often take dual nationality,very very few do it.i know alot of their athletes that will rather remain a senegalese than switch allegiance to another country.

true story man. Senegal will definitely have the edge today. I hope we defeat them, but it's not something I'm banking on

Nigeria's Diogu upbeat about comeback at AfroBasket 2015
Ike Nigeria (NGR) - Nigeria v CAF, Afrobasket 2015 , Radès (Tunisia), Group Phase, 19 August 2015

RADES (AfroBasket 2015) - Nigeria's ace Ike Diogu made the final roster for AfroBasket 2015, but a calf injury has sidelined him in the first two games of the 16-team tournament.

However, the 31-year-old forward, who last played in Puerto Rico and performed well enough during Nigeria's preparations in France and Italy, remains upbeat that he could help his team for the remainder of the tournament.

"There is great improvement compared to when it just happened and I am confident that I will be part of the show," he told FIBA.com.

As Nigeria opened their Group A campaign with wins over the Central African Republic (CAF) and Uganda, Diogu, who is currently on crutches, could do nothing but watch from the sidelines.


In the absence of Ike Diogu, Michael Umeh has become a key member of the Nigerian team

"I feel pain that I've not been able to get to the court to contribute my quota in my country's quest for our first ever AfroBasket title," he said.

"I take solace that my teammates have been doing a wonderful job off and on the court and this has given me lots of happiness."

Diogu's injury is a major blow for the "'Tigers", considering his involvement with the team.

A couple of years ago, he had a superb outing, leading all scorers at the AfroBasket in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, even though Nigeria fell in the Quarter-Finals.

At the time he averaged 21.9 points and grabbed 10.3 rebounds per game.

To win their first-ever continental title, Nigeria will definitely need help from a player of his calibre.

Nigeria conclude their Group Phase campaign by taking on tournament hosts Tunisia in Sunday's highly-anticipated game.

The winner of AfroBasket 2015 will qualify directly for the 2016 Rio Games, while the teams that finish second, third and fourth will be invited to participated in FIBA's Olympic Qualifying Tournaments (OQTs).

It has begun! Defence is priority! GO Tigers

The time is nigh! Lets go D Tigers.

Chai... I might miss watching the game live..

Live on supersport 9

2 Aminus, Umeh, Seni Lawal, and Oguchi start for Nigeria.

Nigeria keep calm n play your game.... Loose the nervousness

Woau!

11-4 Nigeria down by 7 points. Coach calls time out.

olapluto:
11-4 Nigeria down by 7 points. Coach calls time out.

Let reduce the points early please

Lol, I'm so nervous, can't even watch. It's 11-11 now sha

Lawal!!!

Nigeria take the lead for the 1st time. The time out call was excellent. Welldone coach. Nigeria 12- 11 Senegal.

Nigeria leading 16- 13 now. 1 minute left in 1st QTR.

Gbinije and Lawal will be our danger players today. In hindsight, it was a good decision by Voight to rest Lawal 2 days ago

olaseni Lawal has scored 12 points out of 18 for Nigeria so far. Nigeria leading 18-13.

wow! From 4-11 to 18-13!!!
Meaning that we scored 14 while they scored just 2
As in 14-2!!!

That's a Great Coach You!

18- 15. 1st Quater to Nigeria.

Nice to see so many basketball forumites!

Let's go Tigers

I hope Nigeria start hitting those outside shots..

Nice first quarter hustle... Loving the game..

olapluto:
18- 15. 1st Quater to Nigeria.

Let's keep it up.

This Dalmeida is actually a little midget boy. 20-17 now to Nigeria

Naija 20-17

Nigerian defence very good today. Nigeria up 25-19.

Defense

olapluto:
Nigerian defence very good today. Nigeria up 25-19.

I know. It's like the Tunisia game was a wake up call

It's funny but I take B.ball as my personal no.1 sport. Soccer is my no.2. I'm not viewing dis game now but I wish 'The Tigers' all da best. And hey Farouq Aminu and Oguchi, play ur hearts out today lyk neva b4. Win this 4 Ike Diogu. Stop dat giant called Dieng... Oyedeji abeg bring ur experience to bear. All d very best Tigers... Go get them! ! ! ! ! ! !

Please D'Tigers I don't want all this 64-65 games but 88-25...
Thanks
I am in the audience cheering you up
GO D'TIGERS
GO NIGERIA

safarigirl:
This Dalmeida is actually a little midget boy. 20-17 now to Nigeria

How are you watching the game??

shizzy7:
Please D'Tigers I don't want all this 64-65 games but 88-25...

I will take a 1 point win! Senegal is not bad.
29-24 Nigeria still maintain a lead.