Nigeria, March 1 -- When Nigeria's AfroBasket qualifying campaign appeared to be in jeopardy heading into the final window in Libya, few believed a turnaround was possible.

However, through sheer determination and an unwavering belief, the D'Tigers silenced their critics and reignited the hopes of their fans.

They orchestrated a stunning comeback to secure their ninth AfroBasket qualification in the past two decades.

At the heart of this remarkable resurgence was Caleb Agada.

A veteran of Nigeria's national team, Agada played a pivotal role in guiding a largely new squad to an improbable qualification.

His court performances were stellar-he averaged 19 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 6 assists in three must-win games-but it was his voice, ...