Nigeria’s D’Tigers in Supremacy Battle with Cameroon’s Lions for Q’final Ticket

Nigeria's D'Tigers are facing off against Cameroon's Lions in a crucial battle for a quarterfinal ticket at the 2025 Afrobasket Championship in Luanda, Angola. The winner of this Group B clash will secure a spot in the quarterfinals, while the loser will have to take a longer route through the playoffs.

Nigeria's men's team is looking to emulate the success of their female counterparts who won the continental basketball showpiece a month ago. Led by Caleb Agada's impressive performance with 22 points, Nigeria secured a dominant win over Tunisia in their last game.

The return of NBA star Josh Okogie after a five-year absence has energized the squad, signaling that Nigeria may be peaking at the right time. A victory over Cameroon would send a powerful message to the rest of the field, as Nigeria aims to reclaim the title they last won in 2015.

On the other hand, Cameroon's Lions have shown their strength by defeating defending champion Tunisia in a.