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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.
Sports
AACT 2026: 31 Days to Africa’s Big Sporting Gathering in Abuja
Joel Ajayi
The countdown to the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) has officially entered the final month, with just 31 days to go before Africa’s leading women’s team golf championship tees off at the IBB International Golf & Country Club in Abuja.
In a statement signed by the AACT 2026Director of Communication Kayode Adeniyi on Friday in Abuja.
Under the theme “Africa Is Coming to Abuja,” the countdown campaign will spotlight the championship, the participating nations, the players, the host venue and the growing development of women’s golf across the continent.
The 2026 AACT, scheduled for November 2–7, will bring together women’s golfing talent from across Africa for six days of continental competition in Nigeria’s capital.
As preparations continue at the IBB International Golf & Country Club, attention is increasingly turning to Abuja, where the championship will provide a platform for African golfers to compete while also showcasing Nigeria’s hospitality and the country’s growing profile as a destination for major sporting events.
The countdown will feature daily stories, interviews, player and country profiles, tournament facts, behind-the-scenes updates and features on the host venue as the championship draws closer.
The campaign will also highlight the role of the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), the Local Organising Committee and other stakeholders in preparing for the continental championship.
With just 31 days remaining, anticipation is building across the African golfing community as Abuja prepares to welcome the continent’s leading women golfers.
Africa is coming to Abuja.
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