Published on: Aug 25, 2021 11:56 am IST|Updated on: Aug 25, 2021 11:56 am IST
Basketball fervor is high in the African continent with the beginning of FIBA AfroBasket. In this encounter, the Nigerian men are going to take on Mali as a part of the Group C battle in Kigali, which is in Rwanda. More about NGR vs MAL Dream 11 will be given below.
Nigeria is the number one team in the African continent and number 23 in the world, however, since NBA players are gone for their training camps, the team is not going to be at full strength. Nigeria is going to miss the services of Jordan Nwora, Gabe Vincent, Josh Okogie, Chimezie Metu, Caleb Agada, and Precious Achiuwa. However, even then the team has weapons and can dismantle Mali if they play at their usual rhythm. Mali doesn’t have as much depth as Nigeria at any position and if they are to win this game, they’d have to pull some innovations out of the hate. Nigerians play physically, rebound hard, and move the ball well, so Mali will have their hands full as it will not be a surprise if the depleted Nigerian team still comes on top in this match. The last time when the two squads met, Nigerians beat Mali 76-56 in the AfroBasket Qualifiers. However, many of the players from that squad are missing and Mali may have a chance here.
Match Timing: 25 August, @ 03:30 PM Venue: Kigali Arena
Kigali Arena is the venue of the event, which is in Kigali, Rwanda.
Nigeria| Mali
Games: 00| 00 Wins: 00| 00 Defeats: 00| 00
Dream 11 Lineup PG: S Kanoute, M Kante SG: I A Agu, M Keita SF: S Domingo PF: E Omogbo(PP), B Sidibe C: I Djambo(SP)
Not available as this roster is a total overhaul since AfroBasket Qualifiers and Olympics
Ibrahim Djambo(last match stats) Points: 08 Rebounds: 10 Assists: 00
*stats from the FIBA AfroBasket Qualifiers* 1. Ibrahim Djambo Points: 08 Rebounds: 10 Assists: 00 Ibrahim is a physical Power Forward who earns his keep on the inside scoring and rebounding end while playing an important role at defense. Djambo is a candidate as the Super-Player in the Dream11 Fantasy basketball scenario.
2. Victor Anthony Koko Points: 00 Rebounds: 00 Assists: 00 Victor is a veteran Center and may find a starting spot in a team that is going to undergo a complete overhaul since the Olympics.
3. Mahamadou Kante Points: 02 Rebounds: 03 Assists: 02 Kante is a Point Guard who will handle ball-handling duties and may see significant floor time.
4. Siriman Kanoute Points: 08 Rebounds: 04 Assists: 03 Kanoute can shoot the long-ball while being an effective rebounder and playmaker at the PG spot.
5. Boubacar Fadiala Sidibe Points: 04 Rebounds: 01 Assists: 01 Boubacar may land the starting job here as he is gritty on rebounding and can also score inside.
BENCH: Omotoya Jordan Ogundiran, Benjamin Anyahukeya Emelogu, Uzodinma Utomi, Ikenna Ndugba, Jeremiah Mordi, Tarekeyi Andrew Edogi, Celestine Joseph Uwafor.
Nigeria Squad: Victor Anthony Koko, Ikechukwu Benjamin, Emmanuel Omogbo, Stephen George Domingo, Victor Anthony Koko, Omotoya Jordan Ogundiran, Benjamin Anyahukeya Emelogu, Uzodinma Utomi, Ikenna Ndugba, Jeremiah Mordi, Tarekeyi Andrew Edogi, Celestine Joseph Uwafor.
BENCH: Papa Tandina, Abdramane Camara, Abdoul Karim Coulibaly, Siriman Kanoute, Soumaila Sissouma, Namakan Traore, N-faly Kanoute.
Mali Squad:Boubacar Fadiala Sidibe, Ibrahim Djambo, Benke Diarouma, Mamadou Keita, Mahamadou Kante, Papa Tandina, Abdramane Camara, Abdoul Karim Coulibaly, Siriman Kanoute, Soumaila Sissouma, Namakan Traore, N-faly Kanoute.
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