Basketball
FIBA Rankings: D’Tigers Still No.1 In Africa, 19th In The World
Following the completion of the 2023 World Cup qualifying windows, FIBA has announced the latest ranking of the countries,
Despite winning the top two games of the final windows in Africa, the Nigerian side lost its position to Cape Verde.
According to the latest ranking, D’Tigers placed as the top-playing basketball country in the continent and 19th in the World with 461.4 points.
Tunisia is placed second in the continent with 448.6 points and Senegal is in third position and Angola is in fourth position.
The Africa Top 10 include 1. Nigeria, 2. Tunisia, 3. Senegal, 4. Angola, 5. Coted’Ivoire, 6. Egypt, 7. South Sudan, 8. Cape Verde, 9 Cameroon and 10. Dr Congo.
Basketball
Igoche Mark Hails Rivers Hoopers for Picking BAL Playoffs Ticket
Joel Ajayi
The Initiator of the Mark D’ Ball Basketball Championship, Mr.Igoche Mark has congratulated Nigerian Champions, Rivers Hoopers for becoming the first Nigerian team to qualify for the Basketball Africa League Playoffs.
Mark, in his message on Thursday says the qualification for the BAL Playoffs is not only a personal triumph, but also a triumph for the Nigerian basketball community.
“I am truly inspired by your success. It is a testament to the potentials and talents around in Nigeria. Your victory over APR in Dakar, Senegal is a proud moment for our nation and serves as an inspiration for aspiring basketball players across the country.
Your qualification for the BAL Playoffs is not only a personal triumph, but also a triumph for the Nigerian basketball community. It demonstrates that with hard work, dedication, and unwavering commitment, Nigerian teams can compete and excel at the highest levels of the sport.”Mark message reads.
While commending the Rivers Hoopers players, coaches, and management for their exemplary performance; he noted that this achievement will undoubtedly inspire the next generation of Nigerian basketball stars and fuel the continued development of the sport in Nigeria.
Rivers Hoopers defeated APR 78-71 to clinch BAL Playoffs qualification over the weekend in Dakar, Senegal.
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