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AfroBasket Quarter-Finals: D’Tigers beat Cameroon 101–92 to top Group B.
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Josh Okogie led the charge with strong support from his teammates.
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Nigeria stayed composed and strengthened their title hopes.
Nigeria’s D’Tigers spanked Cameroon 101–92 in Luanda and clinched a spot in the AfroBasket quarter-finals.
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They seized control after a tight first quarter and then dominated the middle periods with quick ball movement and physical defence.
Josh Okogie set the tone, and teammates followed his lead.
Earlier victories over Madagascar (77–59) and Tunisia (87–66) had already put Nigeria in strong form heading into the knockouts.
Cameroon pushed hard late and trimmed the gap, but Nigeria kept its composure and held on.
Two rest days give the D’Tigers time to regroup before the last-eight duels, where every possession will count.
Nigeria will want to maintain its pace and discipline going into the AfroBasket quarterfinals after this victory solidifies them as a serious threat to win continental hardware again.
