AfroBasket 2025: D’Tigers Beat Cameroon To Seal Quarter-Final Spot
Nigeria's national basketball team, D'Tigers, secured a spot in the quarter-finals of AfroBasket 2025 by defeating Cameroon in a crucial game. The intense matchup saw Nigeria's clinical performance on the court, as they capitalized on turnovers and displayed efficient shooting.
Despite Cameroon's initial lead, D'Tigers quickly took control of the game, maintaining a commanding advantage throughout. Nigeria's strong statistics, including a 68% field goal conversion rate, highlighted their dominance.
Josh Okogie led the scoring for Nigeria with 16 points, supported by Caleb Agada, Stan Okoye, and others who reached double figures. Cameroon's Fabien Ateba impressed with 19 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome Nigeria's strong performance.
With this victory, Nigeria finished at the top of their group with a perfect record, while Cameroon settled for second place.
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