South Sudan vs Nigeria, FIBA Basketball World Cup, 2027 African Qualifiers, Today Match Prediction
South Sudan
Nigeria
Can South Sudan outclass Nigeria?
- Nigeria has a 100% win rate against South Sudan.
- In the last five matches, South Sudan has won three and lost two matches.
- In the last five matches, Nigeria has won four and lost one match.
South Sudan to win.
| Tournament: | FIBA Basketball World Cup, 2027 African Qualifiers |
| Live Streaming: | DAZN |
| Venue: | Tunisia, Rades, Salle Multidisciplinaire de Rades |
| Tip Off: | 17:30:00 |
South Sudan vs Nigeria Basteball Odds
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South Sudan vs Nigeria Match Prediction & Analysis
South Sudan faces Nigeria on August 28th after contrasting results. The Bright Stars beat Guinea 81-71, while Nigeria fell 78-62 to Cameroon. South Sudan’s athleticism, size and transition game give them momentum, but Nigeria’s experience and 2-0 head-to-head advantage make this competitive. Expect a physical contest with South Sudan holding a slight edge.
South Sudan is currently ranked 2nd in Group E of the FIBA Basketball World Cup African Qualifiers with a 5-2 record, while Nigeria is ranked 4th in Group E with a 4-3 record.
In their last two head-to-head matchups, Nigeria has won both the matches against South Sudan.
South Sudan vs Nigeria Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlik Jones | 18.0 | 6.0 | 7.0 | 2.0/0.0 |
| Caleb Agada | 12.3 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 3.0/0.3 |
Teams Preview
South Sudan Preview
South Sudan opened the Second Round of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 African Qualifiers with an important 81-71 victory over Guinea, strengthening their position in Group E.
South Sudan was led by Carlik Jones, who delivered an all around performance with 18 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Majok Deng contributed 14 points and JT Thor added 11 points.
Offensively, South Sudan shot 37% from the field, including 47.1% from the two point range, 22.9% from the perimeter and 75% from the free throw line, supported by their efficient ball movement (22 assists). Defensively, they got outrebounded 53-52 on the boards, but recorded 10 steals, forced 14 turnovers and limited Guinea to just 32% overall shooting.
The victory also avenged South Sudan’s 88-80 defeat to Guinea at AfroBasket 2025. More importantly, it moved South Sudan to the top half of Group E and gave them valuable momentum in the qualification race.
Overall, the team averages 82.4 points per game, while dishing out 21.7 assists. Defensively, they record 50 rebounds, 8.9 steals and 5 blocks per game.
Nigeria Preview
Nigeria suffered a 78-62 defeat to Cameroon in their first match of the Second Round for the FIBA Basketball World Cup African Qualifiers.
Caleb Agada led the scoring with 13 points, while Efe Abogidi added 12 points and Ike Nwamu added 10 points. Josh Okogie contributed 7 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists, but their efforts weren't enough.
Nigeria struggled offensively, shooting just 24% from the field, including a poor 33.3% from the two point range and 17.7% from the three point range. They also just shot 66.6% from the free throw line. Defensively, they managed to control the boards 59-44, but committed 16 key turnovers and allowed Cameroon to convert 50% from the inside.
Despite entering the match riding a four game winning streak, the loss highlighted Nigeria’s need for better shot creation and offensive consistency as they continue the qualification race.
Overall, the team averages 79.7 points per game, while dishing out 18 assists. Defensively, they record 46.3 rebounds, 9.7 steals and 4.5 blocks per game.
South Sudan vs Nigeria Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Carlik Jones |
| SG | Peter Jok |
| SF | Nuni Omot |
| PF | Wenyen Gabriel |
| C | JT Thor |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Caleb Agada |
| SG | Josh Okogie |
| SF | Ike Nwamu |
| PF | Chima Moneke |
| C | Efe Abogidi |
SOUTH SUDAN vs NIGERIA
Winning PredictionSouth Sudan gets the edge after improving to 5-2 and entering with strong momentum. We are backing South Sudan to win this matchup.
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