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Kenya defeats Nigeria's D'Tigers 61-59 in AFRCOAN classification game
Nigeria's senior men's national team, known as the D'Tigers suffered a 61-59 loss to their counterparts from Kenya on Friday, July 14, 2023.
The AfroCan, a men's basketball continental competition in Africa open to all players who play for basketball clubs based on the continent, was a test run for new players to shine against their peers.
D'Tigers lose 61-59 to Kenya
D'Tigers lost to the Democratic Republic of Congo in an AFROCAN quarterfinal fixture.
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D'Tigers, therefore, had to play against their counterparts from Kenya in a five to eight classification game.
At the Pavilhao Multiusos de Luanda, Kenya took the first quarter 20-13 to establish a seven-point lead.
In the second quarter, D'Tigers bounced back with an 18-13 margin, reducing the deficit to two points going to the halftime break.
D'Tigers took the third quarter 13-11 as the scores were tied with Kenya going to the closing stages.
Kenya were able to pull through with a 17-15 margin in the fourth quarter to take a two-point victory.
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D'Tigers and FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament in Lagos
The AFROCAN is a massive step for Head Coach Ogoh Odaudu ahead of the upcoming FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament.
The Group Phase is set for Lagos, Nigeria, as the D'Tigers are set to play in front of their home fans for the first time in a while.
The D'Tigers are in group A and will face Mali, Uganda, and Senegal and hope to qualify for the 2024 Olympics after missing out on a spot at the 2023 FIBA World Cup.
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