Afrobasket: D’Tigers survive late scare, seal quarter-final ticket

By Tosin Omojola –

Nigeria’s men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, made it three wins from three after defeating Cameroon 101-92 in their final Group B game at the ongoing Afrobasket in Luanda, Angola.

It was not an easy ride for the Nigerians, who had to withstand a late comeback attempt by the Cameroonians in the final quarter.

With both sides unbeaten in their first two matches, the stage was set for a thrilling encounter, with the winner guaranteed a place in the quarter-finals.

D’Tigers began the clash on a strong note, winning the first, second, and third quarters comfortably.

After edging the first quarter 28-27, the Nigerians extended their dominance, taking the second quarter 30-16 and the third 26-12, building a massive lead going into the last quarter.

Cameroon, however, mounted a strong fightback in the fourth quarter, drastically reducing the margin.

The Cameroonians stormed to a 37-15 win in the final quarter, but the Nigerians held on to secure victory, thanks to their commanding performance earlier in the game.