NIGERIANS BEAM WITH PRIDE AS D’TIGERS THRASH DEFENDING CHAMPIONS TUNISIA

D’Tigers stun defending champions Tunisia 87-66, reigniting Nigeria’s AfroBasket title hopes.

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Nigeria's D’Tigers basketball team delivered a stunning 87-66 victory over defending champions Tunisia at the 2025 FIBA Men’s AfroBasket Championship in Angola.

The 2015 champions showcased their dominance, outclassing Tunisia from start to finish and securing their second consecutive win in the tournament. This triumph has sparked excitement among Nigerian fans, who are eager to see their team claim a second continental crown.

Houston Rockets shooting guard Josh Okogie stole the show with a game-high 33 points, inspiring Nigeria to a resounding 21-point victory. The team’s impressive performance has cemented their position as a force to be reckoned with in the tournament.

Coach Mohammed Abdulrahman’s strategy paid off, with the team racing to a 29-16 lead in the first quarter. Okogie’s blistering start, which included a thunderous slam dunk and an and-one conversion, set the tone for Nigeria’s commanding win.

This victory marks a significant milestone for Nigerian basketball, ending a 10-year trophy drought since their historic 2015 triumph. Nigerians are ecstatic about the prospect of their team bringing home another continental title.

The D’Tigers will face Cameroon on Sunday in a highly anticipated matchup that promises to be a thrilling encounter. With both teams boasting 2-0 records, the winner will claim top spot in Group B and a favorable path into the quarter-finals.

Nigerian fans are confident their team will emerge victorious, building on their impressive performance against Tunisia. The D’Tigers have finished as runners-up three times, but this win has reignited hopes of adding to their solitary 2015 championship crown.

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