We shouldn't have had our heads down - Joshua Ozabor

The Giants are still searching for their first win in the Basketball Africa League Kalahari conference, having gone down 100-70 to Dar City and 71-65 to the Thunder in their two matches so far.

Speaking at a press conference, Ozabor acknowledged that the team must keep their heads up at all times and continue moving forward, as there are still more games to be played.

“That’s actually our bad. We shouldn't have our heads down, you know. The coaches always preach good body language," said Ozabor.

"Obviously, we lost the game and you know we were angry about that, but at all times we should keep our heads up and move forward because there are still more games to be played."

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The Giants are currently at the bottom of the Kalahari conference standings after their opening two defeats, and the 23-year-old says balancing performances with home fans’ expectations comes with a lot of pressure, but he also sees it as an opportunity.

"Yeah, it’s a lot of pressure but it’s also an opportunity to play in front of your friends and family, it’s a blessing. You don’t look at it like something that’s a burden but more of just something that we are grateful to do," he added. 

Speaking of his own game, Ozabor said that following the team’s opening defeat against Tanzania's Dar City, he has been encouraged by the coaches, his family and his personal trainer to “trust his work” which showed in the Giants’ second game against the Kenyans.

The Johannesburg-based side’s next test is against Rwanda's RSSB Tigers at Sunbet Arena on Wednesday evening (19:00), which will be broadcast LIVE on SABC Sport channel (available on sabcsport.com and SABC+ App).