Nigeria D’Tigers took a
commanding position last night in Bamako with a 108-53 points over their
counterpart from Rwanda in their second
game of the second window of the FIBA World Cup 2019 Qualifiers.
Michael Efevberha sank five 3
pointers to give Nigeria an early lead and led the floor with 16 points to his
credit.
Talib Zanna had 14 points and 6
rebounds while Christopher Ewache who is making his senior national team debut
scored 7 points and 5 rebounds.
Nigeria Coach Alex Nwora said he is
glad his boys are gradually getting a grasp of themselves despite the few days
training they had before jumpball.
He said, “We’re glad with our two
wins and just need to focus on the game against Mali in our last encounter. The
players have a good understanding of themselves.”
Efevberha, speaking after the game
said that they are not in Mali for sightseeing.
He said, “We’re here strictly for
business and we have to get the job done.”
In the other game played on Saturday, Cote d’Ivoire
beat Senegal 67-60.
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