Ezeh is the only player from Nigerian champions Kwara Falcons who made the team.
Kwara Falcons superstar Victor Ezeh has been included in the final list for the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers for Nigeria's national men’s basketball team, D’Tigers’
D’Tigers are set to battle it out in Luanda, the capital of Angola, for a place at the World Cup with Ezeh the only player from Nigerian champions Kwara Falcons in the 12-man roster.
Ezeh recently led the Falcons to another title after they emerged as the maiden champions of the Louis Edem Basketball Championship in Lagos earlier this month.
The talented player impressed in the competition en route taking home the MVP award as Falcons defeated Ghana’s Spintex Knights to lift the title and grand prize of N2 million.
More on the squad
The 12-man D’Tigers roster was revealed on Tuesday evening with Gombe Bulls the most represented team.
Gombe Bulls have four players in the team led by Olumide Michael while Nigeria Customs follow with three players.
Other teams represented in the team include former champions, Rivers Hoopers, Royal Hoopers and Kano Pillars, who have one player respectively.
Olatunji Graham, who is the only free agent in the squad, completes the roster.
Nigeria’s D’Tigers will play their first game against Ivory Coast on Friday at the City, Arena: Luanda, Pavilhao Multiusos de Luanda.
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