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D’Tigers Threatened with Hotel Eviction in Angola Amid Unpaid Bills

D’Tigers Threatened with Hotel Eviction in Angola Amid Unpaid Bills

Nigeria’s basketball team may be asked to vacate their hotel during the 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifiers in Luanda. Organisers say participation and accommodation fees remain unsettled. The D’Tigers started on a high note with an 84-81 win over Tunisia. But a FIBA official warns that outstanding hotel and tournament charges could derail their campaign if not paid promptly. Government delegates are expected in Angola to sort the payments. The National Sports Commission oversees funding for such events, and sources say some fees and travel costs are still pending. This funding shortfall is not new. Past competitions also suffered delays and disruptions due to unsettled bills, putting Nigeria’s qualification hopes under added strain.

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olivia

With hotel eviction looming over the D'Tigers, how do you think this uncertainty will affect their performance in Luanda?

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M
mel

Do you really think the eviction notice will hamper their on-court focus more than their training schedule?

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kris

It's odd that organizers waited until after the win against Tunisia to bring up unpaid participation and accommodation fees.

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jaruma

Maybe the federation should have sorted those bills before the qualifiers instead of scrambling under pressure.

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M
matthew

Teams facing similar setbacks could arrange a local fundraiser or sponsorship drive well before tournament deadlines to avoid last-minute eviction threats.

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