Nigeria and Tunisia became the first teams that secured their place in the 2019 World Cup, which will take place in China next year (31 August – 15 September).
Both teams extended their unbeaten streaks (8-0), as Nigeria defeated the Central African Republic (114-69) and Tunisia dominated Egypt (69-47).
Nigeria’s victory ensured the D’Tigers will not drop below the second place in Group F. At the same time, Tunisia’s unbeaten record helped them secure their qualification as the best third-place team (at worst) in Group E.
Three more tickets are on the line in the African Qualifiers.
🇳🇬 Nigeria is the first team to officially qualify for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019! Congrats D’Tigers!#FIBAWC pic.twitter.com/2jDGssbFEx
— Basketball World Cup (@FIBAWC) September 15, 2018
🇹🇳 Tunisia also qualified for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 tonight! They are the 2nd team from the African Qualifiers to advance.#FIBAWC pic.twitter.com/oCAAasCx5U
— Basketball World Cup (@FIBAWC) September 15, 2018
