LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – Final preparations are in full swing as the Nigeria U18 boys basketball team continues its intensive training camp in Benin ahead of the FIBA U18 AfroBasket Qualifiers scheduled to tip off in Burkina Faso on Saturday, July 4 Voice of Naija – VONa Communications, reports.
In a post made by the official x account for the management of the Nigeria national basketball teams, it was revealed that the youngsters were not performing well in training.
“Sights from Benin.
“U18 Boys National Team camp has been underway as final preparations continue ahead of the FIBA U18 AfroBasket Qualifiers in Burkina Faso, kicking off July 4th.
“The next generation is putting the work in,” the post read.
The camp has become a hub of determination and discipline, with coaches pushing the players through rigorous drills designed to sharpen both individual skills and team cohesion.
From early morning conditioning sessions to late-night tactical reviews, the young athletes are leaving no stone unturned in their quest to secure qualification.
Team officials have emphasized the importance of this stage, describing it as a critical opportunity to mold the next generation of Nigerian basketball stars.
The qualifiers in Burkina Faso will serve as a proving ground, not only for the team’s immediate ambitions but also for the long-term vision of Nigerian basketball.
With the camp in Benin nearing its conclusion, all eyes now turn to July 4, when preparation will meet performance, and the journey toward continental glory begins.
