It was “very painful” as Nigeria got discomfited by Mali 68-77 in the basketball game on Tuesday 15 August, 2023.
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Nigeria national men’s basketball team, D’Tigers. Photo: @NigeriaBasket |
This result led to Nigeria not qualifying for Olympics as they won’t feature in the FIBA Pre-Olympic Qualifiers.
D’Tigress revealed: “Nigeria bows out of the FIBA Pre-Olympic Qualifiers.
“Nigeria 68 – Mali 77.
“Very painful.”