Nigeria’s men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, secured their place in the quarterfinals of the 2025 FIBA AfroBasket Championship in Luanda, Angola, with a commanding 99-90 victory over Cameroon on August 17, 2025, maintaining an unbeaten record in Group B, as confirmed by sources including The Whistler Newspaper and Premium Times. The win, highlighted by Josh Okogie’s 16 points and a dominant 58-41 halftime lead, showcased Nigeria’s depth and efficiency, with a 57.4% field goal percentage and 37 rebounds. The team’s earlier victories over Madagascar (77-59) and defending champions Tunisia (87-66) solidified their top spot, earning a direct ticket to the last eight, where they will face either Senegal or South Sudan on August 20.
Fans erupted in celebration praising D’Tigers’ “relentless” performance, though some expressed concerns about a late-game Cameroon rally that narrowed the gap. The victory, Nigeria’s third straight, positions them as favorites to reclaim the AfroBasket title, last won in 2015, with coach Mohammed Abdul Rahman’s squad lauded for their clinical play. As anticipation builds for the knockout stages, D’Tigers’ dominance has sparked national pride, with fans hopeful for a deep tournament run.
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