FIBA U18: Nigeria show no mercy in double win as U18 Girls trash Liberia 90-9

The Junior Tigress were just too good for Liberia.

FIBA U18: Nigeria show no mercy in double win as U18 Girls trash Liberia 90-9

Izuchukwu Akawor • Izuchukwu Akawor • 09:44 - 03.08.2024

Nigeria completed the double over Liberia in the FIBA U18 Afrobasket 2024 Qualifiers-Zone 3.

Nigeria's U18 female basketball team showed no mercy as they blew apart their Liberian opponents in a one-sided affair at the ongoing FIBA U18 Afrobasket 2024 Qualifiers-Zone 3 in Abidjan.

In a display of sheer dominance, the Nigerian U18 girls' team annihilated their Liberian counterparts, winning the match by an astounding 90-9 scoreline.

The Nigerian side led Liberia 56-4 at the end of the first half, before showcasing their overwhelming superiority on the court to see the game off.

Nigeria U18 Boys Make Double over Liberia

Nigeria's U18s Women.
Nigeria's U18s Women.

The Nigerian U18 boys' team also emerged victorious, defeating Liberia by a comfortable 82-49 margin.

In addition to the girls' team's dominant performance, the Nigerian U18 boys' squad also secured a convincing win over Liberia, completing the double for the West African powerhouse.

The Junior Tigers
The Junior Tigers

The junior Tigress (girls) and the Nigerian boys' team have both demonstrated their ruthlessness and determination to make their mark at the FIBA U18 Afrobasket 2024 Qualifiers-Zone 3 in Abidjan.

Roaring to the Top

The decisive victories by both the Nigerian U18 girls' and boys' teams have positioned them as the teams to watch out for in the ongoing qualifiers. 

Their ruthless displays have sent a strong message to their opponents, underscoring Nigeria's status as a basketball powerhouse in the region.

Meanwhile, the senior ladies, DTigress, will continue their impressive journey at the ongoing Paris 2024 Olympics.

DTigress celebrate against Australia.
DTigress celebrate against Australia.

D'Tigress shocked world number 3 Australia in their opener before losing to host nation France.

The record African champions are back on the court for their final match in Group C against North American giants Canada.

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