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2025 Afro Basket: Nigeria Crushes Cameroon 99–90 to Top Group B, Seals QF Ticket
Joel Ajayi
Nigeria’s D’Tigers delivered a commanding performance to defeat Cameroon 99–90 in their final group match at the 2025 AfroBasket Championship in Angola, sealing their spot in the quarterfinals with an unbeaten record.
The game started on a knife’s edge, with both teams trading baskets in a tightly contested first quarter that ended 28–27 in Nigeria’s favor.
However, the D’Tigers found their rhythm in the second quarter, shifting gears to dominate both ends of the court. They outshot and outpaced the Cameroonians, storming to a 58–41 lead at halftime.
By the third quarter, Nigeria’s superiority was clear. A relentless offensive display pushed the scoreline to 84–53, opening a 31-point lead that effectively killed off the contest.
Although Cameroon staged a late rally in the fourth quarter, Nigeria had already secured the win and used the period to rotate and rest key players. The game eventually closed at 99–90.
Houston Rockets guard Josh Okogie led the way with 16 points, 7 assists, 2 rebounds, and 2 steals. Stan Okoye contributed 14 points, while Caleb Agada added 13.
With this victory, Nigeria tops Group B with three wins from three games, securing the automatic quarterfinal berth. Cameroon, finishing as runners-up, will advance to the playoffs for another chance at reaching the last eight.
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Montage Community Football Tourney Registration Ends October 30
Cyril Ogar
Registration for the 2026 edition of the Montage Community Football Tournament will close on Friday, October 30, organisers have announced.
The tournament coordinator, Mr Raphael Ekpang, disclosed this on Thursday, urging interested teams across the six Area Councils of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to take advantage of the remaining days to register.
Ekpang said registration had been ongoing since Monday, encouraging eligible teams to complete the process before the deadline.
The tournament, themed “Montage FM 99.7: Empowering Youth, Uniting Communities Through Football,” is scheduled to kick off on November 3, 2026, with playoffs across the six Area Councils of the FCT.
The grand finale will hold on December 5, 2026, at the Old Parade Ground, Garki Area 10, Abuja, where the top four teams will compete for first-, second- and third-place honours.
A total of 48 teams will participate in the competition, with eight teams representing each of the six Area Councils.
The participating teams will compete for cash prizes worth over ₦2 million and other valuable rewards.
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