Nigeria emerged as the best African Country At FIBA World Cup in China
At the current FIBA World Cup in China, Nigeria emerged as the best African country to enter its quarter-final phase on Tuesday.
After the D'Tigers defeated China 86-73 on Sunday, Nigeria had already booked its position at next year's Olympic Games in Tokyo.
However, with the quarter-final beginning on Tuesday, FIBA released the final standing for the teams placed 9-32 yesterday.
Tunisia, which fought for the Olympic ticket with Nigeria, was rated 20th.
Like Nigeria, the Tunisian won three matches but was beaten to the Olympic ticket by a distinct better point.
After the D'Tigers defeated China 86-73 on Sunday, Nigeria had already booked its position at next year's Olympic Games in Tokyo.
However, with the quarter-final beginning on Tuesday, FIBA released the final standing for the teams placed 9-32 yesterday.
Tunisia, which fought for the Olympic ticket with Nigeria, was rated 20th.
Like Nigeria, the Tunisian won three matches but was beaten to the Olympic ticket by a distinct better point.
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