D’Tigers begin Afrobasket with win over Mali
Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, on Wednesday beat Mali 81-73 in their opening match of the ongoing 2021 Afrobasket Championship in Kigali, Rwanda.
The Nigerian side, who were without most of their NBA stars paraded at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, got off to a good start winning the first quarter 28-12.
Captained by Stephen Domingo of Lakeland Magic in the U.S. G-League, the team showed glimpses of a side thirsty for a win with some quick fast-breaks.
The Malian team however rallied back in the second quarter to win it at 31-16, to go into half time just a point behind at 43-44.
On resumption of the third quarter, D’Tigers upped their game to win 27-10 for a 71-53 lead.
The Malians again showed they were no push-overs, coming strong in the fourth quarter to win it 20-10.
But it was a little too late for them as the D’Tigers won the highly entertaining encounter 81-73.
D’Tigers who are the number one-ranked team in Africa are in Group C alongside Mali, Kenya and Côte d’Ivoire.
Their next match is against Kenya on Friday at the same venue, the Kigali Arena.
The 2021 AfroBasket which started on Tuesday ends on September 5.
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Hot news Home top
Ghanaian Kwabena Kissi who robbed UK bank jailed four years
Mr Kissi, 40, was sentenced on Thursday at Snaresbrook Crown Court for deceiving and stealing from a bank in London.
Economy
Reps committee urges stiffer sanctions for oil theft, infrastructure vandals
Mr Doguwa said the review of existing legislation had become necessary to make penalties commensurate with the gravity of the offences.
Economy
FG, partners inaugurate 23 mini-grids to boost rural electricity access
The first phase of the programme is expected to provide electricity to 50,000 people and serve 20,000 households.
Rights
Tobacco alliance seeks smoke-free cities to protect children
He said smoke-free environments provide critical protection for children, whose developing lungs are particularly vulnerable to toxic tobacco smoke.
Agriculture
Jigawa farmers lament as irregular rainfall threatens crop cultivation
Some farmers in Dutse, Jigawa, have expressed apprehension over irregular rainfall threatening crop cultivation in the area.
Education
Stakeholders in Ebonyi reject proposed 6-3-3-4 education policy reversal
They described the proposed policy reversal as unhealthy for Nigeria’s quest to build a functional and competitive education system.
