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Nigeria's D'Tigers lose their 2nd game, 72-62 of the 2025 Afrobasket qualifiers to Uganda.
Nigeria's senior men's basketball team known as D'Tigers continued their participation in the 2025 Afrobasket qualifiers.
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D'Tigers 72-62 Uganda
D'Tigers returned to action against Uganda on Saturday, February 24, 2024.
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At the Salle Mohamed Mzali Arena in Tunisia, D'Tigers lose 72-62 to Uganda in their second qualification game.
On the second night of a back-to-back, D'Tigers were down 12-7 after the end of the first quarter.
Uganda continued their dominance to take the second quarter 17-12 and take a 10-point lead to the halftime break.
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In a back-and-forth third quarter, Uganda were on top 26-25 extending their lead to 11 points.
D'Tigers took the fourth quarter 17-18 but Uganda held on for a win.
Robinson Opong off the bench in 36 minutes produced 39 points, 10 rebounds, and three assists to lead Uganda to the win.
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Devine Chukwuemeke Eke in 39 minutes produced 19 points, six rebounds, and seven assists to lead D'Tigers.
D'Tigers will aim to wrap up the first round of qualifiers with a win when they take on Cape Verde on Sunday, February 25, 2024.
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