The Nigerian senior men's basketball team secured a crucial victory in the Afrobasket qualifiers.

D'Tigers defeated Uganda by 20 points to make it two consecutive victories in this leg of the qualifiers. 

Nigeria were at their best in the fourth quarter, putting up a dominant display against their opponents to run out with the victory, winning the game 87-67.

Caleb Agada had 20 points while Ike Nwamu followed with 18 points to lead Nigeria to a huge win.

The team will go into their last group game against Cape Verde, knowing that a victory will guarantee them a place at the Afrobasket Championship later this year in Angola.

Earlier on Friday, they beat host, Libya 75-70 in their first game.