●Nigeria led for 39:10 and never trailed.
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Nigeria delivered a blowout win over Rwanda, 62-106, on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at the Pavilhao Multiusos de Luanda in Luanda. It was a first-round game of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 African Qualifiers. D’Tigers seized control early, built a double-digit lead in the opening quarter, and extended the margin in every period. The final score reflected complete control from start to finish.
On this good Sunday, Caleb Agada set the tone for Nigeria with a stellar all-around performance, finishing with 13 points, 3 rebounds, and 8 assists in 24:32. The guard added 4 steals and 1 block, shot 5-of-7 from the field-including 3-of-5 from beyond the arc-and posted a game-high +33 plus/minus and 25 efficiency. He orchestrated the offense and anchored the defense, putting on a show at both ends.
Uche Iroegbu provided a spark with 17 points, 6 assists, and 5 steals in 26:27, while Christian Mekowulu contributed 13 points and 7 rebounds in just 15:31. Chimezie Metu chipped in 10 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals, and 1 block, and Ike Iroegbu added 10 points, 4 rebounds, and 5 assists. On the other side, Prince Twa led Rwanda with 16 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists, including an 8-point burst in a span of 1:52 spanning the end of the third and start of the fourth quarter.
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