NGCaleb Agada, the point guard for Nigeria's national basketball team (D'Tigers), acknowledged that the team did not perform at their best during their recent 82-79 loss to South Sudan in the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup qualifiers. This follows a previous 78-62 defeat to Cameroon, putting Nigeria under pressure as they prepare for their final group match against Cape Verde. Agada noted that Nigeria struggled to maintain energy and intensity throughout the game, despite making a strong comeback in the third quarter. South Sudan's strong start and resilience in the closing stages secured their win. Nigeria's Chimezie Metu and Josh Okogie missed crucial shots that could have extended the game into overtime. With a 4-4 record, Nigeria now sits fifth in Group E, needing a strong performance against Cape Verde to remain in contention for qualification.
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