Tunisia crowned FIBA AfroBasket 2017 champion
Tunisia defeated Nigeria 77-65 and took home the title
Tunisia has won the FIBA AfroBasket 2017 as the team took a 77-65 victory in the final game against Nigeria.
Ziyed Chennoufi led Tunisia with 19 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists. Nizar Knioua had 16 points and 4 assists, followed by El Mabrouk (12) and Hadidane (11).
Ike Diogu's 20-point, 10-rebound double double wasn't enough for Nigeria. Ike Iroegbu scored 17 points, shooting 5-10 from the field. Bryant Mbamalu and Ike Nwamu went in double digits as well.
Ziyed Chennoufi led Tunisia with 19 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists. Nizar Knioua had 16 points and 4 assists, followed by El Mabrouk (12) and Hadidane (11).
Ike Diogu's 20-point, 10-rebound double double wasn't enough for Nigeria. Ike Iroegbu scored 17 points, shooting 5-10 from the field. Bryant Mbamalu and Ike Nwamu went in double digits as well.