D’Tigers of Nigeria failed to defend their FIBA AfroBasket title losing to co-host Tunisia 65-77 in Tunis on Saturday.
Nigerian captain Ike Diogu produced another high-scoring performance with 20 points and 10 rebounds but was not enough to stop the Tunisians.
The #AfroBasket2017 MVP Award offered by Tissot goes to Ike Diogu ?? (22 PPG, 8.7 RPG ?) Congratulations ??
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— FIBA (@FIBA) September 16, 2017
Ike Diogu was named the Most Valuable Player of the tournament and also headlines the All-Star Five alongside teammate Ikenna Iroegbu, Mohamed Hadidane (Tunisia), Mourad El Mabrouk (Tunisia) and Gorgui Dieng(Senegal).
#AfroBasket2017 All Star Five Awards offered by Tissot: @GorguiDieng ??, M. Hadidane ??, @Be_LikeIKE ??, M. El Mabrouk ?? & Ike Diogu ?? pic.twitter.com/8XOH0PlYB5
— FIBA (@FIBA) September 16, 2017
Points Per Quarter
1st: Nigeria 14-8 Tunisia
2nd: Nigeria 10-17 Tunisia
3rd: Nigeria 16-27 Tunisia
4th: Nigeria 25-25 Tunisia
