D’Tigers can challenge for Olympics, Afrobasket if they fix things ― Diogu
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D’Tigers have a lot of things to fix if they’re to mount a proper challenge at the Afrobasket tournament in Rwanda and the 2020 Olympics, captain of the team, Ike Diogu has said.
Diogu who was a member of the team at the London 2012 Olympics, said following the conclusion of the Afrobasket qualifiers last month, players must strive to remain in good shape ahead of the Tokyo Games.
“The goal is for everybody to go back to their various clubs, stay in shape and meet back in the summer for the 2020 Olympics,” the 37-year-old legend said.
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Published 20 February 2021
D’Tigers rounded off the 2021 FIBA AfroBasket Championship qualifiers with a 76-56 points win over Mali, who struggled to cope with the offensive firepower of the Nigerians.
The win, which saw the team finish top of Group B on a 6-0 run, was spearheaded by captain Ike Diogu, who posted a double-double performance with 20pts and 11 assists.
With a 42.9 field goal percentage and three made treys from seven attempted shots, Diogu ensured a smooth victory for the team, whose immediate focus will be the 2020 Olympics and AfroBasket preparations.
After back to back struggles against South Sudan and Rwanda, basketball fans across the continent saw a different team who extended their unbeaten run in competitive games to nine.
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