Nigeria Dominates Defending Champions Tunisia in 21-Point Victory
By Admin, August 16, 2025
Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team, the D’Tigers, delivered a powerful statement at the FIBA AfroBasket tournament, handily defeating defending champions Tunisia with a final score of 87-66.
The decisive 21-point victory came in a highly anticipated group-stage clash at the Pavilhao Multiusos de Luanda in Angola.
From the opening tip, the D’Tigers showcased superior offensive firepower and relentless defensive pressure.
They quickly established control, ending the first quarter with a significant 29-16 lead.
Nigeria continued to build on this momentum, stretching their lead to 48-33 by halftime.
Nigeria maintained its intensity throughout the second half, entering the final quarter with a commanding 68-47 lead.
Despite their best efforts, the Tunisian team, known for their tactical prowess, struggled to find a way to contain Nigeria’s energetic performance but the D’Tigers closed out the game in the fourth quarter, securing a convincing 21-point win.
The victory marks Nigeria’s second consecutive win in the tournament, following their opening match win against Madagascar.
Houston Rockets shooting guard, Josh Okogie, was the standout player of the game, leading the team with a career-high 33 points.
The D’Tigers will conclude their group stage fixtures on Sunday against Cameroon. Nigeria has a history of strong performances in the tournament, having won the title once in 2015 and finishing as runners-up three times.
