2023 World Cup African Qualifiers: Cape Verde surprise Nigeria in Benguela

Anderson Correia

Cape Verde - Nigeria 79:71

Cape Verde surprise Nigeria 79-71 in Benguela in the opener of the 2023 World Cup African Qualifiers. Nigerian side grabbed a 20-18 lead at the start and led 1-point at the halftime. Moreover they added 20-17 rally in the third period, whilst Cape Verde dominated the last stanza. They nailed 28 points to secure the win in the opener.
Anderson Correia (195-G/F-97) top-scored for the winners with 15 points and Jeffrey Xavier (189-PG-85, college: Providence, agency: Interperformances) as well as Joel Almeida (195-F-85, college: Brockport St.) netted 14 each. Ivan Almeida (198-SF-89, college: Stonehill) followed them with 13 points in the winning effort. Keith Omoerah (194-G-92, college: Manitoba, agency: BIG) and Ikechukwu Diogu (204-F/C-83, college: Arizona St.) ended up with 13 points each in a loss, whilst Amanze Egekeze produced 12.

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