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Aftermath of 12th Afrobasket Title: FIBA Ranks D’Tigers Fifth

Posted : 27 August 2025

Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, concluded their 2025 FIBA AfroBasket campaign in fifth place after the 13-day tournament in Angola.

 

The hosts, Angola, delivered a dominant performance throughout the competition, culminating in a 70–43 victory over Mali in the final. This win not only secured their 12th continental crown but also made them the most successful team in AfroBasket history. Remarkably, Angola achieved the feat with a perfect 6-0 record, claiming their first African title since 2013 in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.

 

For D’Tigers, it was their 20th AfroBasket appearance. Their run ended at the quarterfinal stage following a 91–75 defeat to Senegal, who later secured the bronze medal. Led by coach Mohammed Abdulrahman, Nigeria started the tournament strongly, topping Group B with wins over Madagascar, Tunisia, and Cameroon during the round-robin phase.

 

Although they fell short of a podium finish, the 2015 champions managed to secure fifth place overall, behind Angola, Mali, Senegal, and Cameroon. Egypt placed sixth, while Ivory Coast and Cape Verde completed the top eight.

 

Attention now shifts to November, when D’Tigers will regroup for the FIBA Men’s World Cup Qualifiers as they aim to secure a spot in the 2027 edition in Qatar, having missed out in 2023.

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