The U-18 nationwide ladies’s basketball staff, the Junior D’Tigress, fell brief within the FIBA U18 Ladies’s AfroBasket 2024 remaining on Saturday, dropping 56-76 to Mali, who clinched a document ninth title.
Regardless of a robust begin with a 5-0 run, the Nigerians struggled to maintain up with the dominant Malian aspect. Mali gained all 4 quarters, taking the primary 11-8, the second 18-15, the third 24-19, and the fourth quarter with a commanding 23-14.
The Malians excelled within the paint, outscoring Nigeria 30-16, and capitalised on quick breaks, including 15 factors. Nigeria’s bench was extra productive, contributing 24 factors in comparison with Mali’s 12.
Mali’s 17-year-old Oummou Koumare was named FIBA U18 Ladies’s AfroBasket’s Most Helpful Participant, whereas Nigerian guard Idubamo Beggi earned a spot within the All-Star staff of the event.
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Beggi, 18, who performs for the MFM Queens Basketball staff in Lagos, scored 109 factors throughout six video games and was instrumental within the Junior D’Tigress’ run to the ultimate.
She scored 23 factors within the opening loss to Egypt and the semifinal victory over Uganda, though the Malians held her to 14 factors within the remaining. Beggi additionally contributed 32 assists and 17 rebounds all through the event in South Africa.
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