Chad U18 defeated Nigeria U18 59–50 in the FIBA U18 AfroBasket 2026 on 7 August 2026, securing their first victory of the tournament. The game was played in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
Nigeria made the stronger start, leading 12–11 after the opening quarter. Chad responded in the second period, outscoring Nigeria 18–11 to take a 29–23 halftime lead.
Chad extended its advantage in the third quarter, scoring 19 points while Nigeria managed 15. That gave Chad a 48–38 lead entering the final period.
Nigeria attempted to close the gap in the fourth quarter, but Chad maintained enough control to secure the 59–50 victory.
The result marked Chad’s first win at the 2026 U18 AfroBasket. FIBA also reported that Ngaba Yaya recorded 21 rebounds, setting a tournament record for the 2026 edition at that stage.
Standout Performances
- Chad U18: Defeated Nigeria U18 59–50.
- Ngaba Yaya: Recorded 21 rebounds, a 2026 U18 AfroBasket record at the time.
- Nigeria U18: Led after the opening quarter but could not maintain the advantage.
- Result: Chad secured its first tournament victory.
Turning Point
The second quarter shifted the game in Chad’s favour. After trailing 12–11 after the first period, Chad outscored Nigeria 18–11 to establish a six-point halftime lead. Chad then maintained that advantage through the second half.
Match Statistics
- Tournament: FIBA U18 AfroBasket 2026
- Category: Men’s U18 Basketball
- Date: 7 August 2026
- Location: Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
- Winner: Chad U18
- Runner-up: Nigeria U18
- Final Score: 59–50
- Quarter Scores: 11–12, 18–11, 19–15, 11–12
- Result: Chad U18 won.