Nigeria’s Junior Tigress Beat Uganda To Reach U-18 #Afrobasket Final.
The Genius Media Nigeria reports that Nigeria’s Junior Tigress have secured their place in the final of the U-18 Afrobasket Championship in Pretoria, South Africa, following a hard-fought victory over Uganda in Friday’s semi-final.
The Nigerian team displayed exceptional grit and determination, edging out Uganda with a close 71-67 win.
This triumph marked a significant reversal of fortune, as the two teams had previously clashed in the group stage, where Uganda came out on top with an 80-64 victory.
However, the semi-final win not only earned Nigeria a spot in the final but also secured one of Africa’s two automatic qualification slots for the 2024 FIBA U-19 World Cup, set to take place in the Czech Republic.
In the tournament’s final, scheduled for Saturday, September 14, Nigeria will face Mali.
The Malians earned their place in the final after delivering a dominant 103-45 win over Cameroon. Mali, the defending champions, are chasing a record-extending ninth title.
For Nigeria, this final offers a chance at a historic first continental championship, as they aim to go one better than their previous best finish as runners-up.
