Turkey's squad announced for World Cup qualifier against Lithuania
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- Turkey's final squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifying match against Lithuania has been announced.
- The Turkish team includes NBA players Ademas Bona and Cedi Osman, along with two players from Sarunas Jasikevicius's Istanbul Fenerbahce team.
- Lithuania's squad has also been finalized, and the two teams will face each other on Friday in Istanbul, with Turkey currently leading Group J.
The final roster for the Turkish men's basketball team has been confirmed for their World Cup qualifying game against Lithuania. The squad, led by coach Ergin Ataman, features prominent players such as NBA talents Ademas Bona and Cedi Osman.
Additionally, two players from Sarunas Jasikevicius's coaching tenure at Istanbul Fenerbahce, Sertaฤas ล anli and Onuralpas Bitimas, have been included in the twelve-man lineup. The Turkish team boasts a strong lineup aiming to continue its successful qualifying campaign.
Lithuania has also finalized its roster for the crucial matchup. The two nations are set to compete on Friday at 9 PM in Istanbul. Turkey currently holds a commanding position in Group J, having secured victories in all six of their previous games.
Lithuania, with three wins and three losses, faces a challenging path in the second qualifying round. They are grouped with Turkey, Italy, Serbia, Iceland, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. To advance, Lithuania will need at least four wins in their remaining six games.
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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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