Nigeria have named their final 12-man roster for the 2025 FIBA Men’s AfroBasket Championship in Angola, with interim head coach Mohammed Abdulrahman set to lead D’Tigers into battle.
The squad blends NBA pedigree, seasoned African veterans, and emerging talents headlined by NBA guard Josh Okogie, defensive anchor Kaodirichi Akobundu-Ehiogu, veteran forward Talib Zanna, versatile winger Stan Okoye, and explosive guard Mike Nuga.
Also confirmed are forward Devine Eke, centre Christian Mekowulu, power forward Martins Igbanu, guard Ugo Andrew Simon, forward Emmanuel Omogbo, sharpshooter Ike Nwamu, and floor general Caleb Agada.
The final cut means Fola Fayemi, Kareem Joseph, and Mohamed AbdulSalam drop out from the provisional list, while Peter Olisemeka misses out entirely after being declared ineligible.
Ike Nwamu & Stan Okoye have been named team captains.
Nigeria have been drawn in Group B alongside Tunisia, Madagascar, and Cameroon.
The D’Tigers open their campaign on 13 August against Madagascar, before facing Tunisia and Cameroon in their remaining group fixtures.
The 31st AfroBasket will be co-hosted in Namibe, which will stage only group phase games, and the capital, Luanda, which will host select group matches and the entire knockout phase.
