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Nigeria out of FIBA AfroCan after narrow loss to Algeria

Queen Moseph
Last updated: August 22, 2019 7:47 pm
Queen Moseph
Published: July 23, 2019
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Nigeria home based D’Tigers have been knocked out of the maiden edition of the FIBA AfroCan following an 84-80 loss to Algeria in the quarter final qualifications game on Tuesday at the Palais des Sports Salamatou Maiga, Bamako, Mali.

The D’Tigers started very well with a better ball movement, less turn overs compared to the last two group games and maintained the lead in the first half 43-39.

Nigeria who led for most part of the game took a 5 point-lead to the fourth quarter but eventually surrendered their lead with 7 minutes remaining on the clock.

D’Tigers rallied back to reduce a 10 point deficit to 3 points (83-80) with 13 seconds left after Algeria had taken a 9-0 run.

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With 10 seconds remaining, Merouane Bourkaib was fouled by D’Tigers guard Michael Okiki giving out two free throws, Bourkaib converted one and missed the second (84-80).

Algeria’s 4 point-lead was more than enough to book their spot in the quarter final against Angola.

Abdul Yahaya finished with a game high 26 points, 9 rebounds, 5 steals, 3 assists including three 3-pointers in the game.

Abdulwahab Yakubu added 16 points and 4/6 From the deep while Michael Okiki contributed 12 points and 5 of 6 from the free throw line.

For Algeria, three players finished in double figures, Abdellah Hamdini had 24 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists, one block and one steal. Omar Belliche added 21 points while Nadyr Labouize scored 15 points, 6 rebounds and 3 steals.

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TAGGED:Abdellah HamdiniAbdul YahayaAbdulwahab YakubuBamakoD'TigersFIBA AfroCanMaliMichael OkikiNadyr LabouizeNigeriaOmar BellichePalais des Sports Salamatou Maiga
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