Nigeria’s junior basketball team has been denied visas to travel to South Africa for the AfroBasket 2024 tournament. The news comes as a significant setback for the young athletes, who were set to represent Nigeria in the prestigious competition.
The visa denial has sparked disappointment and frustration within the Nigerian basketball community, as the team had been preparing intensively for the tournament. The reasons behind the visa refusal have not been officially disclosed, leaving the team’s participation in AfroBasket 2024 in jeopardy.
This development has raised concerns about the impact on the players’ morale and the broader implications for Nigeria’s basketball program. The team and its supporters now face an uncertain future as they explore potential alternatives to ensure the players have the opportunity to compete on the international stage.