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2025 Afrobasket: Nigeria’s wait for second title goes on after quarter-final defeat to Senegal

Nigeria’s hopes of a second FIBA Afrobasket crown were dashed on Wednesday as they fell 91-75 to Senegal in their quarter-final clash at the Pavilhao Multiusos in Luanda, Angola, Afrosport reports. The D’Tigers started brightly, edging the first quarter 24-23 after seven lead changes. But Senegal seized control in the second period, opening with a 13-5 run that forced head coach Abdulrahman Mohammed to call a...

2025 Afrobasket: Senegal beat South Sudan, to play Nigeria’s D’Tigers in quarter-finals

by Ibikunle Salako

19 August 2025

Five-time FIBA Afrobasket champions Senegal will take on Nigeria’s D’Tigers in the quarter-finals after defeating South Sudan 78-65 in the qualification round on Monday, Afrosport reports. The Teranga Lions finished second in Group D, while South Sudan settled for third place in Group C. Both teams went into the tie at the Pavilhao Multiusos de Luanda needing victory to reach the last eight and keep their...

2025 Afrobasket: Okogie powers D’Tigers past holders Tunisia in Luanda

by Ibikunle Salako

15 August 2025

Houston Rockets guard Josh Okogie led Nigeria to a statement victory over defending champions Tunisia at the 2025 FIBA Afrobasket on Friday, Afrosport reports. The 26-year-old delivered a commanding performance as the D’Tigers stormed to an 87-66 win over the Carthage Eagles at the Helmarc Arena in Luanda, Angola. NIGERIA WINS!! 2-0! Took care of the defending champions!! pic.twitter.com/lOdMoxehcW — D’Tigers | Nigeria Basketball (@NigeriaBasket) August...

2025 Afrobasket: D’Tigers cruise to opening win over Madagascar

by Ibikunle Salako

14 August 2025

Nigeria’s D’Tigers were in inspired form on Wednesday as they recorded a dominant 77-59 win over Madagascar in their opening game at the 2025 FIBA Afrobasket in Angola, Afrosport reports. The 2015 winners, playing at the Helmarc Arena in Luanda, edged the first quarter 18-14 to set the tone for the rest of the Group B matchup. Madagascar, however, mounted a comeback in the second, winning...

NBBF names final 12-man D’Tigers squad for 2025 Afrobasket in Angola

by Ibikunle Salako

9 August 2025

The Nigerian Basketball Federation (NBBF) has announced the final 12-man roster for the D’Tigers ahead of the 2025 FIBA Afrobasket in Angola, Afrosport reports. Seventeen players were initially named in the preliminary roster last month, but the list has been trimmed to 12 following a week-long training camp in Abuja. Ike Nwamu and Stan Okoye will serve as co-captains of the squad, which also features Houston...

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2025 Afrobasket: Nigeria’s wait for second title goes on after quarter-final defeat to Senegal

2025 Afrobasket: Senegal beat South Sudan, to play Nigeria’s D’Tigers in quarter-finals

2025 Afrobasket: Okogie powers D’Tigers past holders Tunisia in Luanda

2025 Afrobasket: D’Tigers cruise to opening win over Madagascar

NBBF names final 12-man D’Tigers squad for 2025 Afrobasket in Angola

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