Nigeria, Aug. 20 -- D'Tigers will regroup in Tunisia later this month as head coach David Fizdale names a 12-man squad for Nigeria's crucial fourth window of the 2027 FIBA Men's Basketball World Cup qualifiers.

The roster features a blend of established internationals and returning players as Nigeria begins the second round of the African qualifying campaign with a place at the World Cup in Qatar firmly in sight.

Fizdale has selected Chimezie Metu, Josh Okogie, Caleb Agada, Stan Okoye, Chima Moneke, Ike Nwamu, Udoka Azubuike, Efe Abogidi, Ebuka Izundu, Manny Obaseki, Jordan Ogundiran and Michael Efevberha.

The American coach will be supported by Dan Craig, Quinton Crawford, former D'Tigers captain Deji Akindele and Dapo Adegbile.

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