Angola Crush Mali To Reclaim AfroBasket Title, D’Tigers To Return To Nigeria Today

Angola dominated Mali in the AfroBasket final, reclaiming the title in front of a roaring home crowd at the Kilamba Arena. Childe Dudao was the standout performer for Angola, scoring 16 points and earning the MVP title.

Mali's fairytale run came to an end as they struggled to cope with Angola's relentless defense. The final score of 43-86 marked Mali's lowest tally in an AfroBasket final in 30 years.

Meanwhile, Nigeria's D'Tigers are set to return home today after their exit from the tournament at the hands of Senegal. Despite the loss, players like Caleb Agada and Josh Okogie showed promise for the team's future.

Nigeria will now shift their focus to the qualification bid for the 2027 FIBA Men's World Cup in Qatar, with their last appearance in the global event dating back to 2019.