FIBA World Cup: Nwora refuses to blame anyone for the defeat, says a lot to learn from the game

FIBA World Cup: Nwora refuse to blame anyone for the defeat, says a lot to learn from the game

By Sampson Adedeji

Following the opening match loss to Russia at the ongoing FIBA men's World Cup in China, the Coach of D'Tigers Alex Nwora has heaped praises on the players for their efforts in the match.

BSN reports that Russia had to work extra hard before they could surmount the hardworking D'Tigers 77 -82 who gave their best in the keenly contested encounter at Wuhan.

It was Russia that quickly rushed into an early lead before the Nigerians bounced back strongly and pegged by the Russians who has relied on a bit of to emerge victorious.

Nwora reacted after the match noted that the Nigeria side are very young side who still has a lot to learn.

"We’re a very young team and have a lot to learn from this game.” - Nwora

D'Tigers still have the opportunity to bounce back has they still have to play Argentina and South Korea.