D’Tigers eye 2025 AfroBasket semifinal berth against Senegal

Nigeria's D'Tigers are set to face Senegal in the quarterfinals of the FIBA AfroBasket 2025, with a spot in the semifinals at stake. The game will take place at the Pavilhao Multiusos de Luanda in Angola, where Senegal advanced after defeating South Sudan.

Nigeria secured the top spot in Group B by beating Cameroon, setting up a clash with the Lions who have a strong history in the tournament, boasting five AfroBasket titles. Nigeria, on the other hand, has a rich history with one gold medal in 2015 and multiple silver and bronze medals.

The last knockout meeting between the two teams was in 2015, where Nigeria emerged victorious in overtime. Veteran player Stan Okoye, a surviving member of the 2015 championship squad, provides leadership as Nigeria aims for another shot at the FIBA Basketball World Championship.