FIBA Africa Unveils 2027 World Cup Qualifiers Schedule

The FIBA Regional Office of Africa has released the complete schedule for the fourth window of the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup African Qualifiers, set to occur from August 27 to 30, 2026, in Tunisia and Senegal. This window marks the beginning of the second round of the African qualifying campaign, featuring 12 teams vying for five spots in the World Cup in Qatar.

Nigeria’s D’Tigers are placed in Group E alongside Cameroon, Guinea, Tunisia, South Sudan, and Cape Verde. Group F includes Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, Mali, Angola, Egypt, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Matches for Group E will be held at the Salle Multidisciplinaire de Radès in Tunisia, while Group F will compete at the Dakar Arena in Senegal. D’Tigers will start their campaign against Cameroon on August 27 at 15:00 UTC (4:00 PM Nigerian time).

Nigeria enters this window with a 4-2 record, needing strong performances against Cameroon, South Sudan, and Cape Verde to enhance their qualification chances.