AfroBasket 2025: Nigeria tops Group B after defeating Tunisia 87-66

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AfroBasket 2025: Nigeria tops Group B after defeating Tunisia 87-66

Nigeria’s D’Tigers delivered a dominant performance at the 2025 FIBA AfroBasket on Friday, beating Tunisia 87-66 in a commanding Group B encounter.

The victory marked a major statement from the West Africans, who are eyeing their second continental title.

D’Tigers began the game on the front foot and raced to a 10-0 lead with Houston Rockets star Josh Okogie dictating the pace in the one-sided match at the Pavilhao Multiusos de Luanda in the Angolan capital.

At the end of the 1st quarter, the D’Tiger had 29 points against their opponents’ 16.

When the first half ended, Nigeria outscored the Tunisians, having 48 points while the latter were on 33.

It stretched to 68- 47 in Nigeria’s favour after the third quarter. By the time the fourth quarter was over, the 2015 Afrobasket champions had done the job, defeating the Eagles of Carthage 87-66.

Josh Okogie put forward an unforgettable performance.

33 points in 24 minutes!

Nigeria fielded a strong lineup, which included Ike Nwamu, Caleb Agada, Ike Nwamu, Talib Zanna, Kaodirichi Akobundu-Ehiogu, and Okogie against Tunisia.

The victory came on the back of an impressive 77-59 victory over Madagascar earlier in the week and puts them on top of the Group B lot.

D’Tigers’ next match will be against Cameroon on Sunday, a fixture that will determine the seeding for the knockouts.

D’Tigers’ only FIBA Afrobasket title was ten years ago. But they have ended as runners-up on three occasions.