South Sudan vs Nigeria Prediction 28 August 2026
🔈Which players can take on leadership in defense? The names of the best defenders will become known after the showdown between the teams South Sudan and Nigeria, which will take place on 28 August at 12:00 in the "FIBA Basketball World Cup African Qualifiers" tournament. After a thorough analysis of the match, we are ready to share our predictions regarding its possible outcome.
Head-to-Head

South Sudan Team Overview
📊The South Sudan team went through the last ten-game stretch, leaving behind a trail of splendid games and unforgettable moments. 6 wins and 4 losses are the figures that can be seen in this segment in the post-match protocols.
🏀The athletes demonstrated outstanding offensive qualities, scoring 821 points during this time, and maintaining an average score of 82.1 points per game. This result is not only due to individual skill but also the skillful combination of efforts by the entire team.
🚧The defense also deserves attention, as with 65.9 points conceded, the team confirmed its reliability and cohesion in defensive actions. Every mistake in defense was thoroughly analyzed to improve the game.
❕The successes at the home venue are especially noteworthy, where 78.67 points were scored in the last 10 matches. This speaks to the team's extraordinary ability to interact and dominate when they play at home.
Match Results: South Sudan

Nigeria Team Overview
📊Playing away always poses special challenges, but the team Nigeria managed to overcome them with dignity, achieving 7 victories in a stretch of 10 matches. These achievements were made possible not only by the individual skills of the players but also by their ability to work as a single organism.
🏀The total number of points scored over the same period - 816 points - highlights the efficiency of the team's attack, which does not lose its potential even in the absence of home support.
🚧The defensive play, with the team averaging 75.4 points conceded, deserves special attention. In away matches, where every detail matters, the club demonstrated high concentration and mutual support.
Match Results: Nigeria
Prediction on the over/under
Statistics: South Sudan vs Nigeria
- average total in the tournament: 148.57 vs 154.33;
- average total points scored: 82.43 vs 79.67;
- average total points conceded: 66.14 vs 74.67;
- average total points scored in the 1st half: 43.57 vs 36.83;
- average total points scored in the 2nd half: 38.86 vs 39.67;
- South Sudan: average total points scored at home in the tournament - 78.67;
- Nigeria: average total points scored away in the tournament - 81.67;
- last 10 matches (average total points scored): 82.1 (home - 78.67) vs 81.6 (away - 80.5).
- Under 159.5 points scored in 8 of last 9 South Sudan games.
- Under 159.5 points scored in last 5 South Sudan games (FIBA Basketball World Cup African Qualifiers).