Nigeria's Olumide Oyedeji (R) shoots the ball during the match against China at the Stankovic Continental Cup 2013 in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, July 5, 2013. (Xinhua/He Changshan)
China grabs Stankovic Cup first win, but head coach Yannakis unhappy
GUANGZHOU, July 5 (Xinhua) -- China beat Nigeria 58-52 at the Stankovic Continental Champions Cup here on Friday.
Despite their first victory in the basketball tournament, China's Greek coach Yannakis was not satisfied with his players' performance. Full story
Nigeria's Kelechi Anuna (R) drives the ball during the match against China at the Stankovic Continental Cup 2013 in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, July 5, 2013. (Xinhua/He Changshan)
Nigeria's Olumide Oyedeji (front) vies for a rebound with Ji Zhe of China during the match at the Stankovic Continental Cup 2013 in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, July 5, 2013. (Xinhua/He Changshan)
Nigeria's Andy Ogide (R) vies with Han Shuo of China during the match at the Stankovic Continental Cup 2013 in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, July 5, 2013. (Xinhua/He Changshan)
Nigeria's Kelechi Anuna (L) drives the ball during the match against China at the Stankovic Continental Cup 2013 in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, July 5, 2013. (Xinhua/He Changshan)
Yi Jianlian of China looks on during the match against Nigeria at the Stankovic Continental Cup 2013 in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, July 5, 2013. (Xinhua/He Changshan)
Yi Jianlian (L) and Li Xiaoxu of China defend during the match against Nigeria at the Stankovic Continental Cup 2013 in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, July 5, 2013. (Xinhua/He Changshan)
Ji Zhe (1st L) of China fights for the ball during the match against Nigeria at the Stankovic Continental Cup 2013 in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, July 5, 2013. China won 58-52. (Xinhua/He Changshan)
Wang Zhelin (2nd L) of China drives the ball during the match against Nigeria at the Stankovic Continental Cup 2013 in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, July 5, 2013. China won 58-52. (Xinhua/He Changshan)
Zhou Peng (L, Front) of China drives the ball during the match against Nigeria at the Stankovic Continental Cup 2013 in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, July 5, 2013. China won 58-52. (Xinhua/He Changshan)
Yi Jianlian of China is interviewed after the match against Nigeria at the Stankovic Continental Cup 2013 in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, July 5, 2013. China won 58-52. (Xinhua/He Changshan)
Yi Jianlian (L) of China dunks during the match against Nigeria at the Stankovic Continental Cup 2013 in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, July 5, 2013. China won 58-52. (Xinhua/He Changshan)