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Cape Verde

11-26 18:00

79 - 71

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Cape Verde secured a significant 79-71 home victory over Nigeria in the FIBA Basketball World Cup African Qualifiers on November 26, 2021. The result at 18:00 local time was an upset that shook up the Group D standings, as Cape Verde used a strong second half to overcome a talented Nigerian roster. Nigeria controlled the early stages, but Cape Verde's defensive intensity increased after halftime, leading to a pivotal 12-0 run in the third quarter that shifted the momentum. The key moment was a sequence of steals and fast-break scores by Cape Verde's guards that ignited the home crowd and built an insurmountable lead. Standout performances included veteran Walter Tavares dominating the paint for Cape Verde, while Nigeria's Ikenna Ndugba led a late charge that fell short. The win was crucial for Cape Verde's qualification hopes, handing Nigeria a surprising early defeat in the campaign. Nigeria's coach praised Cape Verde's preparation, while the home side's staff highlighted the victory as a testament to their growing program. Key players for Cape Verde included Tavares, Will Tavares, and Joel Almeida, facing a Nigerian team featuring Ndugba, Benjamin Emelogu, and Michael Oguine.

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The Cape Verde vs Nigeria fixture is part of the FIBA AF Qualifier during the 2021-2023 season. Follow live scores, FIBA AF Qualifier fixtures, match statistics, FIBA AF Qualifier standings and FIBA AF Qualifier match results for Cape Verde vs Nigeria on Tiger Scores 365.

Match Date: Nov 26, 2021

Competition: FIBA AF Qualifier

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