D’Tigers Fall To Cameroon In World Cup Qualifiers Opener

D’Tigers Fall To Cameroon In World Cup Qualifiers Opener

Sampson Adedeji

Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, suffered a disappointing start to their FIBA Basketball World Cup qualifying campaign following a 78-62 defeat to Cameroon, BSNSports.çom.ng reports.

D’Tigers struggled offensively throughout the encounter, enduring a difficult shooting night as Cameroon took control and secured a comfortable 16-point victory.

The loss puts Nigeria under early pressure in their quest to qualify for the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup, with the team now needing a strong response in their remaining fixtures.

D’Tigers will face South Sudan in their next game, with victory crucial to reviving their qualification hopes.