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Jazz's Josh Okogie to play key role for Nigeria in qualifiers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 1:37 AM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Jazz's Josh Okogie to play key role for Nigeria in qualifiers

Summary

Josh Okogie has been selected to headline Nigeria's 12-man roster for the FIBA Basketball World Cup African Qualifiers, starting on August 27 in Tunisia. This marks Okogie's first representation for Nigeria since joining the Utah Jazz on a two-year deal this summer. The Jazz hope to evaluate Okogie’s shooting improvements, as he returns after averaging 14.5 points in last year's AfroBasket. Nigeria, led by coach David Fizdale, seeks one of Africa's five spots in the 2027 World Cup. The qualifiers feature matches against Cameroon, South Sudan, and Cape Verde.

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•Okogie headlines Nigeria's roster for World Cup qualifiers.
•First appearance since signing with the Jazz in July.
•Nigeria aims for one of five World Cup spots.
•Team coached by former Jazz GM David Fizdale.
•Qualifiers start on August 27 against Cameroon.

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1:37 AMYahoo Sports — Jazz Getting Early Look at Josh Okogie in Important New Role

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The defensive specialist headlines Nigeria’s World Cup qualifiers, offering Utah a high-stakes preview of his improved perimeter shooting and playmaking abilities before training camp begins this fall.
— Yahoo Sports

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