Veteran former National Basketball Coach, Chief Alabi Adelanwa has tipped Nigeria's D'Tigers for final, following the impressive performance of the team at the ongoing 2025 FIBA Afrobasket in Angola
The Baba Oba of Owu-Kingdom was speaking in an exclusive chat with Edu-biznews at his Abeokuta country home in the Ogun State capital on Friday, shortly after D'Tigers outplayed defending champions, Tunisia 87-66 points, recording their second consecutive win after 77-59 victory against Madagascar in the opening Group B game last Wednesday
Adelanwa who produced the likes of NBA legends, Akeem Olajuwon and former captain of D'Tigers, Olumide Oyedeji expressed confidence that the senior men's basketball team have it takes to reach the final of the competition, given its quality players and highly sound technical crew couple with committed and trusted members of Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) led by Engr. Musa Kida
Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team had in a stunning display of dominance, delivered a resounding 87-66 victory against defending FIBA AfroBasket champions, Tunisia, securing a commanding 21-point win in this year’s edition.
The highly anticipated clash at the Pavilhao Multiusos de Luanda in Angola, saw both teams start with intensity but
Nigeria’s D’Tigers quickly asserted control, winning the first quarter 29-16 and sustained the lead in the second quarter 19-17, ending halftime 48-33
showcasing superior offensive firepower and relentless defensive pressure.
D'Tigers maintained their intensity throughout the third quarter with a slim 20-14, outscoring Tunisia with the scoreline at 68-47 at the end.
Tunisia, known for their resilience and tactical prowess, struggled to find answers to Nigeria’s energetic performance, as both sides ended the fourth quarter 19-19 as Nigeria secured the second consecutive win with a 21- point win , after the earlier 77-59 win against Madagascar
With the result, Nigeria are topping Group B with 4 points with a difference of 39 points ahead of Cameroun who also second consecutive win after defeating Madagascar with a slim margin 80-77 in the other game in the group
Both Nigeria and Cameroun will clash with each other in a battle of superiority on Sunday, August 17 to determine the eventual leader of the group
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