In a significant achievement for Nigerian basketball, D’Tigers have officially qualified for the 2025 Afrobasket tournament following confirmation from FIBA that all teams in Group B of the ongoing Afrobasket qualifiers have secured their spots.

The D’Tigers clinched their qualification with a game to spare, showcasing their prowess by defeating Libya 75-70 and Uganda 87-67 in their recent matches before beating Cape Verde 77-62 in their final group game on Sunday.

Reacting to the team’s success, basketball promoter and founder of the Mark D’ Ball Basketball Championship, Igoche Mark, commended D’Tigers’ performance under Coach Abdulrahman Mohammed.

He praised the players for their resilience and determination, particularly highlighting their remarkable fourth-quarter performance against Uganda, where they outscored their opponents 32-8.

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