Nigeria’s Junior D’Tigers and Junior D’Tigress have arrived in Côte d’Ivoire ahead of the 2026 FIBA U18 AfroBasket Championship, signaling the start of their final preparations for the continent’s premier youth basketball tournament, Trybal News reports.
The Nigerian contingent landed on Monday, two days before the competition tips off on August 5, with both teams eager to make a strong statement against Africa’s finest young basketball talents.
The championship, which runs until August 16, will see the country’s U18 men’s and women’s teams battle for continental honours while also seeking to reinforce Nigeria’s reputation as one of Africa’s leading basketball nations.
For many members of the squads, the tournament offers a valuable opportunity to announce themselves on the international stage and gain experience against elite opposition from across the continent.
Having completed their journey to the host nation, the focus now shifts to the court as the Junior D’Tigers and Junior D’Tigress prepare to open their campaigns in pursuit of AfroBasket glory.
